In Obama Budget, Social Programs Face a Cutback  —  WASHINGTON — President Obama next week will take the political risk of formally proposing cuts to Social Security and Medicare in his annual budget in an effort to demonstrate his willingness to compromise with Republicans and revive prospects …

Roger Ebert dies at 70 after battle with cancer  —  Except for those he hated.  —  For a film with a daring director, a talented cast, a captivating plot or, ideally, all three, there could be no better advocate than Roger Ebert, who passionately celebrated and promoted excellence in film …

Bill Nelson reverses opposition to gay marriage  —  Sen. Bill Nelson has reversed his opposition to gay marriage, becoming the latest senator to do so.  Now, only six Democrats in the chamber are opposed to gay marriage.  —  In a statement to the Tampa Bay Times editorial board, he wrote:

The 13 Hottest Attorneys General  —  Weird thing to say, President Obama.  —  Rosie Gray  —  an hour ago  —  39 responses

Blair Scorned at Home Builds Business Empire Abroad  —  Blair Builds Business Empire, Embraces Philanthropy  —  On a snowy morning in the middle of February, Tony Blair, looking trim from his four- to five-times- a-week workout regime, is sipping coffee in his office in London's Mayfair district.

Cuccinelli Campaign Won't Say If He's Committed Any Crimes Against Nature  —  The campaign of Virginia state attorney general Ken Cuccinelli won't say if he's committed any crimes against nature.  —  Cuccinelli, who is running to be Virginia's next governor, recently petitioned a federal court …

Majority Now Supports Legalizing Marijuana  —  OVERVIEW  —  For the first time in more than four decades of polling on the issue, a majority of Americans favor legalizing the use of marijuana.  A national survey finds that 52% say that the use of marijuana should be made legal while 45% say it should not.

Scott Brown Won't Rule Out New Hampshire Senate Bid  —  ABC News' Arlette Saenz, Michael Falcone and Elizabeth Hartfield report:  —  Former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown told reporters Thursday night that he is not ruling out a run for Senate in the neighboring state of New Hampshire in 2014.

Elizabeth Colbert Busch: Spring training over for rookie  —  For months, rookie South Carolina congressional candidate Elizabeth Colbert Busch has had the luxury of kicking back and watching Republicans fight among themselves.  With a big hand from her famous brother, comedian Stephen Colbert …

To create jobs, the U.S. must spend  —  The government can and should increase the deficit to return us to prosperity.  Without such outlays we can't get enough GDP growth to seriously attack unemployment.  —  Our economic models show that without increased government outlays we'll be unable …

Jim DeMint: ‘69.5 Million Americans’ Are Dependent On Government  —  Former Sen. Jim DeMint, the new president of the Heritage Foundation, began work there Thursday with a letter to the group's staff outlining his vision for the organization.  Mitt Romney would find much to admire in it.

Obama: Newtown Shooter Gunned Down 20 Children With ‘Fully Automatic Weapon’  —  At a fundraiser last night in San Francisco, President Barack Obama said that the Newtown killer gunned down 20 children using a “fully automatic weapon.”  From the official transcript, provided by the White House:

Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the 15th Annual National Action Network Convention  —  Thank you, Reverend Sharpton - and thank you all for such a warm welcome.  It's a privilege to be included, once again, in this important Annual Convention.  It's a pleasure - as always - to be back home in New York City.

Holmes' doctor warned police before Colo. theater attack  —  Newly released documents say a psychiatrist warned police that accused Colorado theater gunman James Holmes had homicidal thoughts and was a danger to the public.  Holmes is accused of killing 12 people on July 20th.  (April 5)

Michelle Obama mistakenly calls herself a “busy single mother”  —  PLAY CBS NEWS VIDEO  —  First lady Michelle Obama mistakenly called herself a “busy single mother” in an interview on Thursday with Burlington, Vt. CBS affiliate WCAX, before quickly catching herself and identifying instead as “busy working mom.”

Introducing Home  —  Today we're introducing Home - a new way to turn your Android phone into a great, living, social phone.  —  We all want to share and connect.  That's how we discover new information and build meaningful relationships.  But today, phones are built around tasks and apps.

George Osborne parks in disabled bay: Tory Chancellor causes outrage by ignoring restrictions  —  He was branded selfish and arrogant after allowing his chauffeur to park his £50,000 Land Rover in a space reserved for the disabled  —  Dozy parker: Mr Osborne returns to his car

Judge Who Sent Racist, Anti-Obama Email Will Retire From Bench  —  Last year, former Chief Judge Richard Cebull, a George W. Bush appointee to the federal district court in Montana, admitted to sending a racist email forward comparing President Obama's conception to sex with a dog: