Vice President's Remarks at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee 2007 Policy Conference  —  Washington, D.C.  —  THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much.  Karl Rove finds out about this, he won't let me out again.  (Laughter.)  —  Thank you very much for that warm welcome and, David, let me thank you for the introduction.

Note to Andrea Mitchell: 18% ≠ Most Americans  —  On Monday's Hardball, Andrea Mitchell said this about how the Bush administration may handle any forthcoming subpoenas in the wake of the the Libby verdict:  —  Download (1141) |  Play (1166) Download (595) |  Play (804) … In "fact," huh?

White House Said to Prompt Firing of Prosecutors  —  The White House was deeply involved in the decision late last year to dismiss federal prosecutors, including some who had been criticized by Republican lawmakers, administration officials said Monday.  —  Last October, President Bush spoke …

Frostbite ends Bancroft-Arnesen trek  —  MINNEAPOLIS - A North Pole expedition meant to bring attention to global warming was called off after one of the explorers got frostbite.  The explorers, Ann Bancroft and Liv Arnesen, on Saturday called off what was intended to be a 530-mile trek across …

From a Rapt Audience, a Call to Cool the Hype  —  Hollywood has a thing for Al Gore and his three-alarm film on global warming, "An Inconvenient Truth," which won an Academy Award for best documentary.  So do many environmentalists, who praise him as a visionary, and many scientists …

Sharpton Rips Obama, Keeps Endorsement On Hold  —  'I'm Not Going To Be Cajoled Or Intimidated By Any Candidate'  —  (CBS) NEW YORK With the race for the Democratic presidential nomination already in high gear, the Reverend Al Sharpton jumped into the fray today with some tough criticism for Senator Barack Obama.

Army Surgeon General Pushed to Retire  —  Lt. Gen. Kevin C. Kiley, the Army's surgeon general, was pushed to step down after weeks of public criticism over his handling of the Walter Reed scandal and other health care problems facing veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, defense officials said today.

Halliburton to open headquarters in Dubai  —  CEO will be based in new facility; move immediately sparks criticism  —  MANAMA/HOUSTON - U.S. oil services firm Halliburton Co. is moving its headquarters and chief executive to Dubai in a move that immediately sparked criticism from some U.S. politicians.

Iranian official lashes out at Hollywood movie "300" for insulting Persian civilization  —  An Iranian official on Sunday lashed out at the Hollywood movie "300" for insulting the Persian civilization, local Fars News Agency reported.  —  Javad Shamqadri, an art advisor to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad …

Neoliberalism and Its Discontents  —  While agreeing with much of what Ezra Klein and Ben Adler have to say about the declining fortunes of neoliberal punditry, I think they're both far too harsh in their assessment.  —  The neoliberal school of thought has and had significant failings.

Top general calls homosexuality 'immoral'  —  Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Monday that he supports the Pentagon's "don't ask, don't tell" ban on gays serving in the military because homosexuality is "immoral" and on par with having an extramarital affair.

Republicans See Divided Party and Trouble in '08  —  After years of political dominance, Republican voters now view their party as divided and say they are not satisfied with the choice of candidates seeking the Republican presidential nomination in 2008, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News Poll.

Russia warning pressures Iran over nuclear plant  —  Russia warned Iran Monday to expect delays in launching the country's first atomic power station, adding to mounting pressure on Tehran to compromise with the international community over its controversial nuclear programme.

Congressman Holds No God-Belief  —  Rep. Pete Stark (D-Calif.) is first Congress member in history to acknowledge his nontheism  —  Contact: Lori Lipman Brown, (202) 299-1091  —  There is only one member of Congress who is on record as not holding a god-belief.