While Assad attended prayers, thousands staged anti-government protests elsewhere in the country.

Meanwhile, fighting continues in Syria.

Ryan's Medicare plan could become a major talking point in the presidential election.

Oak Creek Police Department said they are treating the shooting as a "domestic terrorist-type" situation.

It is unclear whether the hijacking is linked to the uprising against the Syrian government.

Both Sen. Rob Portman (R-Oh) and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla) are on the shortlist to be considered as Romney's running mate.

Penn State president orders the removal of the now divisive Paterno statue.

Neon Tommy compiles a profile of the Colorado theater shooting rampage victims.

President of the Syria National Council said that Obama can't wait until his re-election to act.

A lack of enthusiasm among youth voters is especially problematic for President Obama who won several swing states with the help of that age group of voters in 2008.

Temperatures cool down but only slightly.

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The agreement by European Union leaders pledges to tie budgets, currency and governments together more tightly.

The prime minister was notable for his strong belief in the Zionist movement.

Tropical Storm Debby's path is still uncertain as it hovers over the Gulf of Mexico.

The Muslim Brotherhood candidate becomes first democratically elected president of Egypt.

The new parliament will determine how far President Francois Hollande can push for economic stimulus in France.

King's fiancee found him at the bottom of his pool at his home in Rialto, Calif.

A pool party incident turned deadly near Auburn University.