WATCH: Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich Clash in Florida Debate

Republican presidential contenders Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich clashed repeatedly in heated, personal terms Monday night in a crackling campaign debate, the former Massachusetts governor tagging his rival as a Washington “influence peddler,” only to be accused in turn of spreading falsehoods over many years in politics.

Black Conservatives Gather to Talk About Gaining Strength

It’s a lonely world out there, black conservatives said Monday, especially as they try to recruit more African-American voters to their ranks.

Washington On Verge of Accepting Homosexual Marriage

Washington’s Legislature now has enough votes to legalize homosexual marriage.

 

Paterno’s Death Leaves Heartbreak and Questions about Legacy‎

They gathered around the bronze statue of their former football coach shortly after the news spread Sunday morning. Less than a mile away from Beaver Stadium, Joe Paterno died at Mount Nittany Medical Center at the age of 85.

Jews Put One of Their Own on Blast for Calling for Obama’s Murder

Scores of rattled Jewish leaders have condemned Andrew Adler, the Atlanta newspaper columnist who suggested that Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu consider ordering a hit squad to assassinate President Barack Obama.

Former Rep. J.C. Watts says Republicans Need More African-Americans at ‘the Strategists’ Table’

Former U.S. House Rep. J.C. Watts said Monday the Republican presidential candidates need to have more African-Americans “at the strategists’ table” to woo black voters and help them avoid controversial statements that might offend African-American voters.

Aretha Franklin Calls Off Wedding to Willie Wilkerson

Aretha Franklin won’t be getting fitted for a wedding gown after all: She’s called off her engagement. A statement released Monday by her representative said Franklin’s wedding to Willie Wilkerson wasn’t going to happen.