Kutcher wants to return to ‘Two and a Half Men’ (AP)
AP - A clean-cut Ashton Kutcher said Wednesday that he's interested in continuing with "Two and a Half Men" beyond this season — and CBS wants him, too.
Benchmark oil price rises above $102 per barrel (AP)
AP - Oil prices climbed Tuesday on expectations that China's economy — and its appetite for petroleum — will continue to grow in 2012.
Demolition crews bring down Houston skyscraper (AP)
AP - It didn't take long — mere seconds, in fact — to create a new hole in the skyline of Houston's medical district.
FACT CHECK: Miscues with numbers in GOP debates (AP)
AP - Ron Paul cited a staggering number in the Republican presidential debate Sunday — $15 trillion supposedly spent by the Fed "bailing out their friends." Like Mitt Romney and his claims about creating jobs in the private sector, Paul came up with that shocker by presenting an unbalanced look at balance sheets.
New defense strategy sets Obama’s gaze on Asia (AP)
AP - In recasting his defense strategy, President Barack Obama is looking beyond the wars he inherited to focus on Asian security risks — mainly China and North Korea — that took a back seat to Iraq and Afghanistan.
UK warns Iran over oil passageway threat (AP)
AP - Britain's defense secretary warned Iran Thursday that any attempt to block the key global oil passageway the Strait of Hormuz would be illegal and unsuccessful — hinting at a robust international response.
Romney, Santorum Actually Tied Iowa Caucus, Experts Say (LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - Presidential candidate Mitt Romney received eight more votes than candidate Rick Santorum last night in the Iowa caucus, "eking out a victory" on the path to winning the Republican nomination for president — or so officials and the media are saying. But according to academics, Romney and Santorum actually tied.
Broadway’s ‘Spider-Man’ musical earns new record (AP)
AP - Look who's sporting a big smile behind his mask on Broadway — none other than the once-mocked Spider-Man.
Broncos in playoffs despite 7-3 loss to Chiefs (AP)
AP - Tim Tebow had plenty more gaffes — and one last laugh.
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