Trump diminishing 'own scope of control' with Rubio in dual roles, says John Bolton
Marco Rubio serving as both Secretary of State and national security adviser could be "ultimately disadvantageous" to President Trump, says former adviser John Bolton.
Major Storm Blankets Plains States
A massive storm closed more than 200 miles of highway and grounded hundreds of flights. Kansas City suffered one of the worst storms in its history.
Sunday's Daytona 500 Kicks Off NASCAR Season
For the first time, the race will start with a woman at the front of the pack. Danica Patrick's claim of the pole position is a shot in the arm for NASCAR after a few down years. Linda Wertheimer talks to Jeff Gluck, motorsports reporter for USA Today, about Patrick's milestone, and how the rest of the field is shaping up.
Defense Cuts May No Longer Be Political Sacred Cow
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has said the looming automatic spending cuts will damage U.S. national security. But the warnings don't appear to be moving the needle with lawmakers or the American public.
Secret Menus Give Restaurants A Not-So-Secret Boost
Secret menus aren't new, but more restaurants are trying them out in order to set themselves apart and increase sales. Panera Bread, for instance, has rolled out a new secret menu with low-carb, health-conscious options to appeal to a new group of customers.
Birds Of Different Feathers Flock Together
A white duck with a limp, a rooster named Cocky and a mallard have settled down at a pond on the grounds of a retirement community in White Rock, South Carolina. The State newspaper reports the avian trio has captured the imagination of residents there.
New Jersey Man Breaks Arcade Record
George Leutz has set a Guinness record, according to published reports. He played Qbert for 84 hours and 48 minutes.
Sony Shows Off Playstation 4 Controller
Sony has sold about 77 million PlayStation 3s since its launch in 2006, starting at $500 each. The new model is expected to be cheaper, and it should be available in time for the holidays. The company says the PlayStation 4 will focus on social networking features and cloud-based games.