Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Iowa Caucus Time: GOP Field Makes Final Arguments in First Test of 2012

Today's Top Stories

Iowa Caucus Time: GOP Field Makes Final Arguments in First Test of 2012

Republican presidential candidates employ some of their toughest rhetoric to date in attempt to sway undecided voters before the Iowa caucuses.

24-Year-Old Arrested in Los Angeles Arson Spree

Authorities arrested a man Monday in connection with dozens of suspected arson fires that destroyed parked cars, scorched buildings and rattled Los Angeles residents over the New Year's weekend.

Chicago Jogger Critically Injured by Pit Bulls

A Chicago man was left in critical condition after two pit bull terriers attacked him as he jogged along the city's lakefront Monday morning, the Chicago Tribune reported.

Politics
•	Gloves Off as GOP Candidates Battle for Iowa Support
•	ACLU, Others Slam Obama for Signing Defense Bill That Includes Detainee Provisions
•	Obama, Congress Begin New Year Locked in Keystone Pipeline Dispute

Opinion
•	Now Is Not the Time for Evangelical Voters to Settle
•	Romney, Obama and Paul -- Is It 1996 All Over Again?
•	Obama Has Learned Nothing From the Mortgage Meltdown Mess

Scitech
•	NASA Kicks Off New Year With Mission to the Moon
•	For Big Money, a New Option in Big TVs: OLED
•	NASA Marks 2012 With Twin Probes in Moon Orbit

Entertainment
•	Aretha Franklin Gets Engaged to Longtime Friend
•	Cruise's 'Mission' Maintains Altitude With $38.3 Million
•	Aerosmith Front Man Steven Tyler Confirms Engagement