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California facing higher $16 billion shortfall California's budget deficit has swelled to a projected $16 billion — much larger than had been predicted just months ago — and will force severe cuts to schools and public safety if voters fail to approve tax increases in November, Gov. Jerry Brown said Saturday. Obama pushes billion-dollar stimulus plan Putting pressure on Congress to approve parts of his latest economic stimulus plan, President Obama urged Americans Saturday to push lawmakers to approve his multibillion-dollar "to-do list" for creating jobs. Will Arpaio's popularity continue amid lawsuit? The careers of most politicians would crumble under the heavy scrutiny that the self-proclaimed toughest sheriff in America now faces. MOVIE REVIEW: 'The Dictator' Finally, a movie for people who think the best way to make fun of Osama bin Laden is with poop jokes. Granted, that's not all "The Dictator" has to offer: There are also jokes about torture, terror, racism and Brooklyn enviro-hipsters, as well as just about every possible sexual and scatological function imaginable - and perhaps a few that aren't. Romney backs traditional marriage at Liberty University Presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney assured the thousands of conservative Christians gathered for the graduation ceremony at Liberty University, the school founded by evangelical icon Jerry Falwell, that he stands with them on traditional marriage. Wilson Ramos sustains serious knee injury in Nats' win over Reds The Washington Nationals' run of injuries to key position players took another unfortunate turn Saturday night. Catcher Wilson Ramos was helped off the field in the seventh inning by two trainers after he turned to field a passed ball and his right knee appeared to buckle beneath him. Capitals' season ends with 2-1 Game 7 loss to Rangers Alex Ovechkin sat at his stall in full uniform, interviews long over. It wasn't hard to judge the look on his face; he was a defeated man after the Washington Capitals' season ended Saturday night with a 2-1 Game 7 loss in the Eastern Conference semifinals to the New York Rangers. Greek president in last-ditch coalition effort Greece's president will meet with political party leaders Sunday in a last-ditch effort to broker a deal for a coalition government and avoid another general election. Obama urges Congress to help homeowners A day after raising nearly $20 million for his re-election, President Obama visited foreclosure-ridden Nevada Friday and urged Congress to approve legislation that would help more struggling homeowners refinance their mortgages. Militant video claims responsibility for deadly Syria bombings A video posted online in the name of a shadowy militant group late Friday claimed responsibility for twin suicide bombings in the Syrian capital this week that killed 55 people. GOP: Gay marriage an issue but not like economy President Barack Obama delighted his liberal base by coming down on the side of gay marriage, but he cheered the opposition, too. Biden proves catalyst for Obama on gay marriage After nearly single-handedly pushing gay marriage to the forefront of the presidential campaign and inadvertently pressuring President Barack Obama to declare his support for same-sex unions, there was only one thing left for Vice President Joe Biden to do: apologize. Betty White: Reveals her presidential preference Betty White says she usually keeps her political views private but in this presidential election strongly favors one candidate. Kelly Clarkson: Young cancer patients' 'Stronger' video a big hit A video featuring cancer-stricken children, their nurses, doctors and parents lip-synching and dancing to the popular Kelly Clarkson song "Stronger" has become an online sensation. Jennifer Hudson: Jury says stardom no factor in murders verdict Jurors shrugged off Jennifer Hudson's star status and insisted it played no role in their decision to convict her former brother-in-law for slaying the Oscar winner's mother, brother and nephew — a verdict that means the 31-year-old Chicago man will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars. Tajikistan looks to Russia for lease, security Longtime allies Tajikistan and Russia are under strained relations over Moscow's lease of three garrisons, as NATO's imminent withdrawal from Afghanistan makes Central Asian bases a valuable asset. Commentary EDITORIAL: Obama's same-sex fallout In 2008, Mr. Obama won seven states that either have state laws or constitutional amendments banning same-sex unions. Together, they represent 117 electoral votes. Mr. Obama cannot win in November without most or all of them. EDITORIAL: More TSA lies Frequent flyers are no fans of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The blue-gloved bureaucrats are experts in making trips to the airport as unpleasant as possible. As a joint congressional panel revealed Wednesday, the agency's biggest failing is its inability to grope the truth. BERMAN: Iran, the next cyberthreat Since taking office in 2009, the Obama administration has made cybersecurity a major area of policy focus. The past year in particular has seen a dramatic expansion of governmental awareness of cyberspace as a new domain of conflict. DECKER: 5 Questions with BB&T's John Allison John A. Allison is the former chairman and CEO of BB&T Corporation, where he started working in 1971. Under Mr. Allison's leadership, BB&T grew from $4.5 billion in assets to $152 billion, becoming America's 10th largest financial services company and earning the bank's chairman a spot on Harvard Business Review's list of top 100 most successful CEOs in the world. KNIGHT: Obama's wicked marriage proposal After having done everything in his power to undermine marriage, President Obama has come out of the closet, so to speak, with his announcement that he's now for brideless or groomless "marriage." But he didn't come out alone. 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