In Wisconsin, Obama takes jab at Romney's '47 percent' flap

While Mitt Romney was in California on Saturday raising cash, President Obama made a campaign and fundraising swing through Wisconsin, a traditionally blue state that some Republicans think is in play this year, thanks to the presence of favorite son Paul Ryan on the Republican ticket.

U.S. State Dept. blasts CNN report on Stevens' diary

CNN reported on the personal journal of slain American ambassador Christopher Stevens over objections from his family, a State Department spokesman said Saturday.

Like RG3 with Redskins, Bengals tailored offense around Andy Dalton

In some ways the Washington Redskins are paving new ground as they essentially invent a new NFL offense around Robert Griffin III. Zone reads serve as a pro-style option, and Griffin is able to take advantage of his ability to extend plays with his legs even in the passing game.

Mauled N.Y. man: I wanted to be one with the tiger

Before his now-infamous tangle with a Bronx Zoo tiger, David Villalobos adorned his Facebook page with New Age odes to Mother Earth and affirmations like, "Be love and fearless."

Gio Gonzalez wins 20th as Nationals rip Brewers

The Washington Nationals paid a heavy price for Gio Gonzalez last winter, shipping four well-regarded players to Oakland to obtain the left-hander and immediately signing him to a lucrative contract extension.

Reds beat Dodgers 6-0, clinch NL Central

Jay Bruce was Mr. Clinch again, hitting the homer that got the Reds' championship party started on the second try.

Syrian rebels move command from Turkey to Syria

The leaders of the rebel Free Syrian Army said Saturday they moved their command center from Turkey to Syria with the aim of uniting rebels and speeding up the fall of President Bashar Assad's regime.

Trey Miller and Navy run over VMI, 41-3

As the first quarter drew to a close Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo knew he had a decision to make.

Romney stands by his campaign

Brushing aside a growing chorus of criticism and second-guessing from within his own party, Mitt Romney tells "60 Minutes" his campaign is "doing a very good job," and "doesn't need a turnaround."

Romney tax release appears to undercut Democratic charges

Seeking to put to rest lingering questions about his tax history, GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney on Friday released his 2011 tax return as well as a 20-year "summary" of what he has paid to the IRS – a financial history, as told by tax preparers, that appears to punch a hole in Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid's claim that the Republican presidential nominee avoided paying federal income taxes for more than a decade.

U.S. to take Iranian dissident group off terrorist list

The Obama administration intends to take off its list of foreign terrorist groups an Iranian opposition group that was given shelter by Saddam Hussein in Iraq and has renounced violence.

Ann Romney makes emergency landing in Colorado

A plane carrying Ann Romney, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney's wife, made an emergency landing Friday afternoon after smoke filled the cabin. No injuries were reported.

Obama steps up attacks on Romney's 47 percent remarks

President Obama sharpened his attack on Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney's critical comments on the 47 percent of voters who don't pay federal income taxes, hammering his opponent during an appearance in the critical swing state of Virginia Friday for the caught-on-tape remarks at a private fundraiser that surfaced earlier this week.

Calif. Rep. Waters cleared on ethics charges

The House Ethics committee has cleared Rep. Maxine Waters, a Democrat from California, of any wrongdoing in a 3-year-old, conflict-of-interest case involving her work on behalf of minority-owned banks during the height of the economic crisis even though her husband had a financial stake in one of them.

Police: Hostage-taker surrenders in Pittsburgh

An armed man who took a hostage inside a downtown Pittsburgh office building has surrendered to police.

iPhone 5 launch draws Apple fans worldwide

In a now familiar global ritual, Apple fans jammed shops across the globe to pick up the tech juggernaut's latest iPhone.

Commentary

WEST: Black Americans should vote for Mitt Romney

America is no doubt the greatest country the world has ever known. Our citizens have the opportunity to be anything they want to be, worship as they please and live as they please. We are truly free.

NUGENT: Happy 40th National Hunting and Fishing Day

As I celebrate my 60th year of hunting, fishing and trapping, there is plenty of good news to report on this 40th anniversary of National Hunting and Fishing Day.

SCANLON: Teachers unions will pay a price for the Chicago strike

In the wake of the strike by the Chicago Teachers Union, many people wonder what the union is complaining about.

NORTH: 'Innocence of Muslims' was just a cover-up

Ever since the deadly and destructive Sept. 11, 2012, anti-American attacks in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, Lebanon, Pakistan, Iraq, Afghanistan and more than two dozen other countries, the Obama White House has sought to lay blame on someone else.

MILLER: D.C.: District of Crime

When the Founders chose the swampy marshland along the Potomac River to serve as the home for the federal government, they couldn't have envisioned it would one day become a cesspool of violence. While crime rates have steadily declined in the the rest of the country, the trajectory in the District is up.