Obama's budget deficit getting a bit smaller The federal budget deficit is getting smaller, good news for President Obama as he prepares to unveil his 2013 budget on Monday. Source: USA Today
No cigar: Economic embargo on Cuba turns 50 The world is much changed since 1962, but one thing has remained constant: The U.S. economic embargo on communist-run Cuba. Source: USA Today
Russian envoy insisted on reform in Syria Russia's foreign minister met Syrian President Bashar Assad today and insisted on political reform and end to violence. Source: USA Today
Court strikes down Calif. gay marriage ban The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals today struck down as unconstitutional California's ban on same-sex marriage. Source: USA Today
Special operations' Afghan role could be expanded Adm. Bill McRaven said Tuesday that special operations forces in Afghanistan are preparing for a possible expanded role as overall U.S. forces begin to draw down after a decade of war. ... Source: FOX
Pa. college machine dispenses 'morning-after' pill Students at a Pennsylvania university can obtain the "morning-after" pill from an unusual source — a vending machine at the campus health center. Source: FOX
APNewsBreak: Komen exec quits after funding flap A high-ranking official resigned Tuesday from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity after a dispute over whether the group should give funding to Planned Parenthood, according to... Source: FOX
