Americans' Top Critique of GOP: “Unwilling to Compromise”  —  Democrats criticized for spending too much  —  PRINCETON, NJ — As Republican leaders openly scrutinize their party after a 2012 election that was disappointing for them, rank-and-file Republicans, independents …

Cobb sounds off as Facebook goes red in support of gay marriage  —  MARIETTA — As the U.S. Supreme Court took up the issue of same-sex marriage earlier this week, Marietta Board of Education member Brett Bittner joined many in changing his Facebook profile picture to reflect his support for marriage equality.

Harry Reid Draws on Political Calculus as He Leads Senate  —  WASHINGTON — It was, Senator Harry Reid of Nevada ebulliently proclaimed, a “happy day for me” as he stood with Wayne LaPierre, the head of the National Rifle Association, in 2010 at a new shooting range in Las Vegas made possible by federal money secured by Mr. Reid.

Bank of Cyprus depositors to face up to 60 percent losses  —  NICOSIA, Cyprus — Depositors in Cyprus with savings of more than 100,000 euros ($128,000) could face losses of up to 60 percent, under tough conditions attached to an international bailout, Finance Minister Michalis Sarris said Saturday.

15 People Who Think Google Is Honoring Hugo Chávez  —  Hugo Chávez was the socialist president of Venezuela; Cesar Chavez was a labor leader and civil rights activist.  See the difference?  —  Some conservatives outraged over Google's choice to feature a Cesar Chavez doodle instead …

Va. Gov. McDonnell on two-way street with chief executive of struggling company  —  Gov. Robert F. McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, had about 200 guests to Virginia's historic Executive Mansion for their daughter Cailin's wedding in 2011.  The menu included fresh poached jumbo shrimp …

Healthcare an obstacle as Republicans court Latinos  —  As GOP members of Congress seek to repeal the Affordable Care Act, they risk undermining outreach efforts among the law's biggest supporters.  —  Dr. Sixto Caro treats a patient at a clinic in a Dominican neighborhood of Brooklyn …

Clinton's first paid speech to be in April  —  (CNN) - Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will deliver her first paid speech since leaving office last month in late April, according to a Democratic source close to Clinton.  —  The source told CNN the speech will be to the National Multi Housing Council in Dallas on April 24.

How Kentucky Democrats Duped the MSM and Helped Elbow Out Ashley Judd  —  Judd adviser Jonathan Miller on the small coterie of state Democrats who duped the national press and helped nudge her out of the Senate race.  —  “We'd like to have you join us this afternoon for a discussion …

David Stockman, Ex-Reagan Budget Director: George W. Bush's Policies Bankrupt The Country  —  A former adviser of Ronald Reagan has some choice words for George W. Bush.  —  David Stockman, Reagan's budget director from 1981 to 1985, slammed Bush and his former boss in an op-ed in The New York Times Sunday.

South Korea warns North of ‘strong response’ to any attack  —  On the wall is a map titled “Plan for the strategic forces to target mainland U.S.”  —  Kim Jong Un and North Korea's military  —  Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — The South Korean president on Monday warned North Korea …

Social conservatives fight back  —  The preferred plot line for many in the GOP establishment for revitalizing their party goes something like this; they move to a more libertarian stance on key social issues - particularly same-sex marriage - and the Bible-thumping, evangelical wing …