In Super Bowl broadcast, CBS hopes for history

Ratings glory hangs in the balance for CBS's broadcast of the Super Bowl. Read More

Rules to safely prepare a Super Bowl buffet

Don't let bacteria be the uninvited guests of your Super Bowl party. Read More

Kerry calls foreign officials in first day on job

New Secretary of State John Kerry had a busy first full day, calling officials in Israel, Turkey, Canada and Mexico. Read More

Proposed agreement squashes US, Mexico tomato war

The Commerce Department has announced a proposed agreement on fresh tomatoes imported from Mexico that would strengthen anti-dumping enforcement and reset minimum wholesale prices. Read More

NRA likens universal checks to gun registry

The National Rifle Association's executive vice president continued to oppose background checks for all gun purchases despite polls indicating that most NRA members don't share his position. Read More

Boehner steadies GOP team, reframes deficit debate

House John Boehner has shored up his political clout after a shaky month by persuading fellow Republicans to pick their fights with Democrats more strategically. Read More

Man charged in fatal shooting of ex-SEAL/author

Texas authorities say a man has been charged with murder in the deaths of former Navy SEAL and author Chris Kyle and another man at a Texas gun range. Read More

Another GOP senator backs Hagel for defense post

A second Republican senator says he will back former Sen. Chuck Hagel as the next Pentagon chief. Read More

Texas Gov. Perry: Boy Scouts should keep no-gay policy

Texas Gov. Rick Perry says he hopes the Boy Scouts of America doesn't soften its mandatory no-gays membership policy. Read More

Parcells, Sapp, Carter among 7 Hall inductees

Coach Bill Parcells, Warren Sapp, Cris Carter, Jonathan Ogden and Larry Allen have been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Read More