Confronting the Malefactors  —  There's something happening here.  What it is ain't exactly clear, but we may, at long last, be seeing the rise of a popular movement that, unlike the Tea Party, is angry at the right people.  —  When the Occupy Wall Street protests began three weeks ago …

Exclusive: Computer Virus Hits U.S. Drone Fleet  —  A computer virus has infected the cockpits of America's Predator and Reaper drones, logging pilots' every keystroke as they remotely fly missions over Afghanistan and other warzones.  —  The virus, first detected nearly two weeks ago …

Santorum unveils zero-zero-zero plan  —  Rick Santorum came out with his own economic plan Friday to top the 9-9-9 plan pushed by Herman Cain.  —  “I've got a better plan.  It's the zero-zero-zero plan,” the GOP presidential candidate and former senator told the Value Voters Summit.

Text of Mitt Romney's Speech on Foreign Policy at The Citadel  —  Here is the text of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's speech on foreign policy as prepared for delivery Friday at The Citadel in Charleston, S.C.:  —  Mr. Romney: It's a great honor to be in South Carolina …

Did the Senate Just Go Nuclear?  —  I sat down tonight to read a little of Mr. Speaker!, Jim Grant's new, breezy biography of House Speaker Thomas Reed.  “Czar Reed” was the author of “Reed's Rules”—the package of House rule changes that broke the back of minority party obstruction in the late 19th century.

After Adding Some Jobs, U.S. Economy Still Uncertain  —  As an increasing number of economists have warned of a possible dip back into recession, the Labor Department said Friday that American employers added 103,000 net new jobs in September, indicating that the economy is at least not weakening for now.

The Nobel Peace Prize for 2011  —  The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2011 is to be divided in three equal parts between Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkul Karman for their non-violent struggle for the safety of women and for women's rights …

Moviegoing habits: Republicans vs. Democrats  —  In the Hollywood and politics issue of the The Hollywood Reporter, there's a piece looking at the moviegoing tendencies of Republicans and Democrats.  It focuses on Morgan Freeman's recent comments about the tea party and racism …

‘An unforced economic error’  —  Following up on this morning's job numbers, it's worth reemphasizing a point the right generally prefers to ignore: spending cuts are making unemployment worse.  Dealing with the jobs crisis is hard enough, and conservative policies are akin to throwing an anvil at a drowning economy.

Sarah Palin: Hank Williams Jr. a victim of ‘hypocrisy’  —  'It's a one way street and we're always walking on eggshells, aren't we?'  Palin says.  AP Photo  —  Sarah Palin says Hank Williams Jr. is the victim of the media's double standard.  —  “Hank Williams and what he is going through now …

Iowa caucus date tentatively set for Jan. 3  —  Iowa Republican leaders have tentatively agreed to hold their caucus on Jan. 3, leaving New Hampshire as the only unsettled piece of the presidential nominating schedule.  —  Members of the party's state central committee reached a consensus agreement …

Some ‘Occupy Sacramento’ Protesters Lash Out At Questions  —  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Hundreds of protesters gathered in Cesar Chavez Park on Thursday to stand in solidarity with the growing nationwide demonstrations aimed at corporate greed, but some members of the peaceful event showed hostility …

GOP Candidates Hardly Household Names  —  Interest and Coverage On Par with 2008 Campaign  —  OVERVIEW  —  As in previous Republican presidential campaigns, most Americans (54%) are able to name at least one of the GOP candidates unprompted.  However, smaller percentages name …