Here's a look at where the four top candidates seeking the Republican presidential nomination in the Feb. 28 Michigan primary stand on social issues, federal health care, taxes and immigration.

Most Iowans — 64 percent — think things in the nation are on the wrong track. Even among Democrats, enthusiasm is muted, with just 56 percent saying the country is headed in the right direction, compared with 30 percent of all respondents.

The Dow index rose to 12,949.87 on Friday and gained 1.2% for the week. The advance follows a 123-point rally during the previous session.

Human skeletal remains have been found on Long Island, New York, authorities said Saturday.

Ariz sheriff says he's gay after misconduct claims

Unlike the other GOP candidates who've emerged to take on Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum and the superPAC supporting him seem to have the resources to fight back. The battle is taking place on the airwaves in Michigan, which along with Arizona holds its primary Feb. 28.

- U.S. Forest Service researchers have confirmed what has long been suspected about a valuable tree in Alaska's Panhandle: Climate warming is killing off yellow cedar.

ROME — Lawyers for survivors of the capsized Costa Concordia cruise ship on Saturday pressed for new drug tests on the ship’s captain after traces of cocaine were reportedly found on the outside of a hair sample.

In the heart-warming Valentine's Day snaps, the 42-year-old singer looked on top of the world and the giggling actress was soon leaping on top of the dancer too.

Samsung's latest device, the Galaxy Note, offers a bright 5.3-in. display and a digital pen, making it an interesting cross between a tablet and a smartphone.