Tag: Nation

FILE - In this June 14, 2011, file photo Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., speaks to media on Capitol Hill in Washington. DeMint announced Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 that he is resigning to take over at Heritage Foundation. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Analysis: DeMint move defies GOP shift to center

Charles Babington · December 7, 2012 9:00 am

Keyes’ family pastor says killer ranted at wedding

Washington Examiner · December 7, 2012 7:33 am

A woman walks her dog past a dead young male fin whale that washed up Monday between the Paradise Cove and Point Dume areas of Malibu, Calif. on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. The rotting carcass near celebrity homes is causing a gigantic cleanup problem as authorities try to decide who's responsible for getting rid of it. Los Angeles County lifeguards planned to try to pull the 40,000-pound carcass out to sea, perhaps at high tide Thursday, said Cindy Reyes, executive director of the California Wildlife Center.( AP Photo/Nick Ut)

Rotting whale is gigantic problem in Malibu

Washington Examiner · December 7, 2012 5:28 am

Texas town: No charges for float driver in crash

Washington Examiner · December 7, 2012 5:12 am

A woman walks her dog past a dead young male fin whale that washed up Monday between the Paradise Cove and Point Dume areas of Malibu, Calif. on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. The rotting carcass near celebrity homes is causing a gigantic cleanup problem as authorities try to decide who's responsible for getting rid of it. Los Angeles County lifeguards planned to try to pull the 40,000-pound carcass out to sea, perhaps at high tide Thursday, said Cindy Reyes, executive director of the California Wildlife Center.( AP Photo/Nick Ut)

A look at the dead-whale-on-a-beach dilemma

The Associated Press · December 7, 2012 3:53 am

Melody Platt, left, and her partner Beratta Gomillion wait among the first couples in line to be issued a marriage license to a same-sex couple, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, in Seattle. King County Executive Dow Constantine was to began issuing the licenses just after midnight, Thursday, Dec. 6, immediately upon certification of the November election that passed Referendum 74 allowing same-sex couples to wed. The couple are planning on getting married on their 32nd anniversary, Monday Dec. 12. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Gay Washington state couples get marriage licenses

la-corte, manuel-valdesrachel · December 7, 2012 3:29 am

Man pleads guilty in Seattle terror plot

Manuel Valdes · December 7, 2012 3:19 am

George Zimmerman sues NBC and reporters

Mike Schneider · December 7, 2012 3:00 am

Mayor: NYC working on storm, climate prep

Jennifer Peltz · December 7, 2012 2:46 am

15th of 20 accused of raping girl pleads guilty

Washington Examiner · December 7, 2012 2:45 am

Autopsy: Border Patrol agent fired gun 10 times

Elliot Spagat · December 7, 2012 2:36 am

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie walks to a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. Christie is in Washington to talk about aid to help his state recover from Superstorm Sandy. President Obama is expected to ask Congress for about $50 billion in additional emergency assistance. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Christie pitches Obama for more storm recovery aid

Andrew Miga · December 7, 2012 2:14 am