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• Sanford rejects resignation of police chief in Trayvon Martin case
• Ariz. to face off with Feds at Supreme Court over immigration law
• Romney says VP search still in 'early stages'
• High school hackers face expulsion over attendance system breach
• Secret Service prostitution scandal: White House clears advance staff
• Obama visits Holocaust Museum, unveils new Syria and Iran sanctions
• Edwards trial begins in North Carolina
• Ind. senator: I’ll be more conservative on Supreme Court nominees
• North Korea issues unusually specific threat
• Romney gains Rudy Giuliani’s endorsement in GOP primary
• 'Very nervous': Laid-off dad's big chance
• Social Security funds to run dry by 2033
• April nor'easter dumps rain, snow on East Coast
• U.S. lawmakers launch Wal-Mart bribery investigation
• 1 in 2 new graduates are jobless or underemployed
• Jennifer Hudson breaks down at murder trial
• 400-year-old diamond may fetch $4 million at auction
• Photos: Doctor rolls out 'Hangover Heaven' on Vegas Strip
• Armored catfish wreaking havoc in South Florida lakes
• Cybernetic suit gives you almost super-human abilities

Sanford rejects resignation of police chief in Trayvon Martin case Posted: UPDATE 5:42 p.m. ET: Sanford, Fla., city commissioners voted 3-2 to reject the resignation of Police Chief Bill Lee on Monday. According to the Associated Press, the "majority blamed the uproar surrounding Martin's death on outsiders." Lee, who last month left his post temporarily amid criticism of his handling of the Trayvon Martin case, had [...]

Ariz. to face off with Feds at Supreme Court over immigration law Posted: Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed the country's toughest illegal-immigration bill into law two years ago, setting off a long legal battle with the Obama administration and inspiring half a dozen states to emulate Arizona and pass similar laws.

Romney says VP search still in 'early stages' Posted: Click image to see more photos. (Jae C. Hong/AP) Mitt Romney said Monday his vice presidential search is still in the "early stages" and that he's had no specific discussions about which Republicans should be on that list. "The process for selecting a vice presidential running mate is just beginning," Romney told reporters during a [...]

High school hackers face expulsion over attendance system breach Posted: A group of teens at a high school in Berkeley, Calif. charged fellow students between $2 and $20 to remove records of tardiness and unexcused absences from their permanent records.

Secret Service prostitution scandal: White House clears advance staff Posted: The White House has investigated, and cleared, presidential advance staff of any misconduct in the Colombia prostitution scandal, spokesman Jay Carney said Monday, three days after stating that such an internal probe was unnecessary.

Obama visits Holocaust Museum, unveils new Syria and Iran sanctions Posted: After a solemn walk through Washington's haunting United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, President Barack Obama unveiled new sanctions targeting Iran and Syria.

Edwards trial begins in North Carolina Posted: John Edwards arrived at federal court in Greensboro, N.C., to face charges he used campaign funds to cover up an affair he had with campaign videographer Rielle Hunter while his wife, Elizabeth Edwards, was battling cancer.

Ind. senator: I’ll be more conservative on Supreme Court nominees Posted: Sen. Dick Lugar of Indiana has argued that he voted for Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagen and Sonia Sotomayor because other nominees would have been more liberal.

North Korea issues unusually specific threat Posted: North Korea's military vowed a new and unusually specific threat to its neighbors, saying it would reduce South Korea "to ashes" in less than four minutes.

Romney gains Rudy Giuliani’s endorsement in GOP primary Posted: Rudy Giuliani formally endorsed Mitt Romney, insisting that the former Massachusetts governor has clinched the Republican nomination "fair and square."

'Very nervous': Laid-off dad's big chance Posted: After an agonizing job search, John overhauls his image and resumé — and lands a crucial interview.

Social Security funds to run dry by 2033 Posted: The program will run out of money even sooner than expected, says a new federal report.

April nor'easter dumps rain, snow on East Coast Posted: A spring nor'easter packing soaking rain and high winds churned up the Northeast, unleashing a burst of winter and up to a foot of snow in higher elevations inland.

U.S. lawmakers launch Wal-Mart bribery investigation Posted: (Reuters) - Two Democratic lawmakers on Monday said they are launching an investigation into allegations of bribery at Wal-Mart Stores Inc's Mexican affiliate. Representative Elijah Cummings, the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, and Representative Henry Waxman, the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, sent a letter to Wal-Mart Chief Executive Michael Duke, requesting an in-person meeting with company officials. ...

1 in 2 new graduates are jobless or underemployed Posted: The college class of 2012 is in for a rude welcome to the world of work.

Jennifer Hudson breaks down at murder trial Posted: Hudson breaks down at murder trial

400-year-old diamond may fetch $4 million at auction Posted: Next month, Sotheby's will auction a 400-year-old diamond that is estimated to be worth between $2 million and $4 million.  The "Beau Sancy" is one of the world's oldest known diamonds and weighs 34.98 carats. The diamond will be on public display in Paris, London and Zurich until it goes up for auction in Geneva [...]

Photos: Doctor rolls out 'Hangover Heaven' on Vegas Strip Posted: Photos: Doctor rolls out 'Hangover Heaven' on Vegas Strip

Armored catfish wreaking havoc in South Florida lakes Posted: A species of "armored catfish" are damaging South Florida's lakes, causing coastal erosion and even burrowing holes that trip up humans walking along the water's edge. Catfish are usually one of the more popular breeds of aquatic life, with their smooth skin and flavorful meat. There's even a highly unconventional form of fishing known as [...]

Cybernetic suit gives you almost super-human abilities Posted: Have you ever dreamt of being a superhero? No? Well then stop reading.

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