Bloomberg gun group zeroes in on Mark Pryor
Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., is being asked to revisit background checks for gun buyers.
Oops! Weiner's website showed Pittsburgh, not NYC
Anthony Weiner's website for New York City mayor initially bore an image of Pittsburgh.
Gov. Perry dismayed by gay Boy Scouts decision
Texas governor says gay Boy Scouts decision is about 'political correctness.'
Obama pictures released -- from his 1979 prom
An old prom photo of Barack Obama becomes public
Weiner posts 'understated' tweet about mayor's race
Anthony Weiner tweets about his race for mayor, suggesting he's starting off low key.
Ex-Miss America thinking about Senate bid in Ky.
Heather French Henry, Miss America 2000, says she's being urged to take on Mitch McConnell.
Gov. Walker travels to Iowa, sparks 2016 talk
GOP governor heads to Iowa, stoking speculation about future White House bid.
Chelsea Clinton takes on multifaith role at NYU
Former first daughter helps lead a university program that reaches across religious lines.
Conn. Sen. Murphy takes food stamp challenge
Democrat highlights the challenges of eating healthy on a budget of $1.60 per meal.
Wall Street trade group taps ex-senator Gregg as CEO
Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association lobbies for Wall Street firms.
Road to 2016: Rand Paul sells out N.H. GOP event
Kentucky senator makes third stop in tour of states key to presidential contenders.
S.C. Gov. Haley's husband home for a short leave
It's family time for Gov. Haley, whose husband is on leave from his Afghanistan duty.
Obama taps Gabby Giffords for Fulbright board
Ex-congresswoman was a Fulbright scholar in Mexico from 1993-94.
Ex-Komen exec Karen Handel declares Ga. Senate bid
Senate candidate was at center of funding controversy at Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Mass. Senate hopeful refers to Newtown in campaign ad
Rep. Ed Markey slams GOP's Gabriel Gomez for opposing assault weapons in TV commercial.
Sen. Harry Reid discloses niece is a lesbian
Senate leader says niece's employment shouldn't be affected because she's a lesbian.
Poll: McAuliffe leads in tight Va. governor's race
Quinnipiac University survey shows close race for Virginia governor.
Rep. Bachmann to begin running campaign ads
Rep. Michele Bachmann's TV ads will air more than a year before the 2014 election.
John Edwards to speak at retreat for lawyers
The ex-presidential candidate has been out of view since his criminal trial last year.
Report: Weiner hires manager for NYC mayor's race
Disgraced ex-congressman appears ready to jump into crowded race for New York City mayor.
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