Santorum Says Scouts May Not Survive If Gays Allowed

'Many will simply leave and pursue alternative ways to continue to invest in the development of their young men's character'

2013-02-04

Kevin Liptak CNN

(CNN) -- Potential changes which could end the ban on gay boy scouts signal "a challenge to the Scouts' very nature," conservative activist and former Sen. Rick Santorum wrote Monday. Read the complete article

'Without Question' Reid Says More Revenue Needed to Fix Budget Problems

'There are a lot of tax loopholes that should be closed'

2013-02-04

By Laura Koran and Ashley Killough CNN

(CNN) -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid called for more revenue Sunday as a solution for the nation's budgetary problems. Read the complete article

5 Super Bowl Moments to Talk About Monday

The game came down to a controversial play in the end zone

2013-02-04

Steve Almasy and Greg Botelho CNN

(CNN) -- It may not have been a great game until after the lights went out and came back up, but the Super Bowl showdown Sunday night created quite a few memorable moments on the field and off, even before kickoff. Read the complete article

Sen. Robert Menendez Denies Allegation he Hired Prostitutes

New Jersey senator says the attack is politically motivated

2013-02-01

CNN

Robert MenendezAnonymous tipster accuses Sen. Robert Menedez of hiring protitutes. He denies it saying attack is politically motivated Read the complete article

Slow Economy Continues: Republicans Blame Obama For Unemployment

In January 12.3 million counted as unemployed

2013-02-01

By Paul Steinhauser CNN Political Editor

Reince PriebusRepublicans are using the slow economy to criticize President Obamas performance on jobs. Read the complete article

VIDEO: Alabama Hostage: Talks Continue to Secure Release of Five-Year-Old Boy

Slain Alabama bus driver called a hero for protecting his “youngins”

2013-02-01

Lateef Mungin and George Howell CNN

The Alabama man who shot bus driver Charles Poland and kidnapped a five-year-old boy has been identified by neighbors and news outlets around Midland City as Jimmy Lee Dykes, 65, a Vietnam veteran and a retired truck driver. Read the complete article

Video: Family of Slain Chicago Teen Welcomes Gun Control Debate

Hadiya Pendleton was killed just a week after performing at the Presidential Inauguration

2013-01-31

CNN Staff

CHICAGO (CNN) -- The family of a Chicago teenager killed just a week after she performed in President Barack Obama's inauguration supports using her death to help shape the debate over gun control, her father and godfather said Thursday. Read the complete article

L.A. Times Subscribers Burglarized After Requesting Vacation Holds

Troupe of burglars ransacked at least 25 Los Angeles-area homes to the tune of $1 million

2013-01-31

Holly Yan and Amanda Watts CNN

(CNN) -- People put their newspaper delivery on hold when they go on vacation to avoid a pile of papers on the driveway advertising their absence to burglars. Read the complete article

Kerry's Senate Replacement Has the 'Cool' Factor

William Cowan will become the second African-American currently serving in the U.S. Senate

2013-01-31

Paul Steinhauser CNN Political Editor

(CNN) -- The newest member of the U.S. Senate is "cool." So say the governor and lieutenant governor of Massachusetts. Read the complete article

Transgender Teacher Sues Catholic School Alleging Discrimination

Mark Krolikowski taught at a New York prep school for more than 30 years

2013-01-30

CNN

Mark KrolikowskiNew York High School teacher says when he came out as transgender the school's attitude toward him changed. He recently filed a lawsuit saying the school and its principal, Leonard Conway, broke the law with his termination Read the complete article