Perry, Romney court conservatives
Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney on Saturday denounced "poisonous language" against faiths. His rival, Texas Gov. Rick Perry, steered well clear of that simmering issue and discussed "big government." (Oct. 8)
Rangers top Tigers 3-2 in ALCS opener
Nelson Cruz hit a home run as the Texas Rangers beat Detroit's Justin Verlander 3-2 Saturday night. Rain caused nearly two hours of delays in the AL championship series opener. (Oct. 9)
Herman Cain ‘one of the people’ at Costco
Former Godfather's Pizza chief executive Herman Cain talks about why he resonates with voters at Costco in Arlington on Friday where he signed his book, "This is Herman Cain! My Journey to the White House.”
Brewers win in extra innings, advance to NLCS
Nyjer Morgan did it again for Milwaukee, delivering an RBI single in the 10th inning to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 Friday in Game 5 and send the Brewers to the NL championship series. (Oct. 7)
Cardinals beat Phillies, advance to NLCS
Chris Carpenter tossed a three-hitter to out-pitch old pal Roy Halladay in a duel for the ages and the St. Louis Cardinals edged the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 Friday night in the deciding Game 5 of their NL playoff series
'Occupy DC' protesters rally in Freedom Plaza
Protesters launched an "occupation" of Freedom Plaza Thursday in the area’s first major demonstration against rising inequality since the Occupy Wall Street movement began last month in New York and spread around the country.
1985 Bears visit White House
More than two decades after winning the 1986 Super Bowl, the Chicago Bears finally made their victory trip to the White House. The team never visited following their win due to the explosion of the Challenger space shuttle just two days after their victory. (Oct. 7)
Romney: U.S. must dominate this century
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney says government leaders reach for a century of American dominance, outlining proposals to strengthen the military while rejecting multilateral institutions like the United Nations when necessary. (Oct. 7)
Women's rights activists win Nobel Peace Prize
The 2011 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberian peace activist Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkul Karman of Yemen for their work on women's rights. (Oct. 7)