Iraq War Critic Rep. John Murtha Dies
Pennsylvania Democrat Rep. John Murtha, an outspoken critic of the Iraq war who in 2006 accused U.S. Marines of killing "innocent [Iraqi] civilians in cold blood," died Monday aged 77.

University Stops Circus Ticket Offering after Pressure from PETA
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has succeeded in keeping the alumni association of Neumann University from offering discounted circus tickets to its members.

Comeback for Russian-Backed Politician in Ukraine Signals Likely Shifts Ahead
Six years after Ukraine turned away from Russia and towards the West, the strategically-located country has swung the other way, narrowly electing as president the same Moscow-backed politician whose attempts to rig the last election triggered the "orange revolution."

As Sensitive Anniversary Nears, Iran Needles the West on Uranium Enrichment
Kicking off what promises to be a significant week in Iran, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Sunday ordered the head of the national nuclear agency to begin boosting uranium enrichment to new levels.

Abortion Activists Push for Abortion Rights License Plates in Virginia
Abortion-rights advocates have been unable to halt the "Choose Life" license plates in nearly two-dozen states, so now they're working to balance the bumper debate.