His improved outlook owes to a better economic picture, but a perennial bugaboo threatens to erase those gains and weaken his chances at reelection: spiking gas prices. Gas prices have jumped 29 cents per gallon since December, according to the Energy

Surging gas prices across the nation could harm the economic recovery, said the Los Angeles Times. Just as the economic recovery is beginning to take hold, increasing the price of gas could put a halt to progress, analysts

21 (Bloomberg) — Chesapeake Energy Corp., the second- biggest US natural-gas producer, said fourth-quarter profit more than doubled as the company boosted oil output amid record crude prices. Net income was $429 million, or 63 cents per share,

Prices are rising at the pump, and the candidates for President are starting to notice.

The White House seemed to play defense today against Republican presidential candidates criticizing President Obama's handling of gas prices, which at more than $3.50 per gallon, are the highest they've ever been this

By Alex Weprin on February 21, 2012 10:16 AM This morning on “Morning Joe,” the panel interviewed Franklin Graham, the son of the legendary Reverend Billy Graham. Much of the discussion focused on whether President Obama is a Christian, but about 11:30

Graham: 'He has said he's a Christian, so I just have to assume that he is.' Franklin Graham has again stirred some backlash over comments about President Obama's faith. Asked about whether Obama had “accepted Jesus Christ,” Graham said, “I don't know.

On Tuesday, Franklin Graham appeared on Morning Joe and made some statements that threw the show's panel into a disarray. Franklin questioned President Obama's faith and contentiously explained why Mormons weren't

Today in we are still having this conversation: Rev. Franklin Graham, the son of influential preacher Billy Graham, said he believes President Obama is a Christian, but he could actually be a Muslim, too.

By Alex Weprin on February 21, 2012 10:16 AM This morning on “Morning Joe,” the panel interviewed Franklin Graham, the son of the legendary Reverend Billy Graham. Much of the discussion focused on whether President Obama is a Christian, but about 11:30

I've got a huge list of someday items for Lent. Why someday? Because they just don't work in my current life. My children are young (4 and 1) and many activities are either over their heads or over their tolerance level. When I

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In 2010, Schenck started Lent Madness, a saint-vs-saint online competition on his blog modeled after college basketball's March Madness tournament. The idea caught on, and the madness has spread to include celebrity

The 40 days of Lent that lead to Easter are the most sacred and spiritually powerful in the Christian calendar. From the Ash Wednesday reminder to 'remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return,' to the the Stations

In 2010, Schenck started Lent Madness, a saint-vs-saint online competition on his blog modeled after college basketball's March Madness tournament. The idea caught on, and the madness has spread to include celebrity

Chris Tucker, of “Friday” fame is the latest celebrity to get aired out by the IRS for not paying his taxes. The “Rush Hour” star owes Uncle Sam a whopping $12 million dollars! The insane sum of cash stems from Tucker not

In an interview with TheDC on Monday, Craig Parshall, the senior vice president and general counsel of the NRB, said he is “deeply disturbed” by the report and said the group welcomes the Internal Revenue Service looking into whether these activities

In an interview with TheDC on Monday, Craig Parshall, the senior vice president and general counsel of the NRB, said he is “deeply disturbed” by the report and said the group welcomes the Internal Revenue Service looking into whether these activities

The IRS' online Where's My Refund tracking tool is on the fritz. But the IRS swears every filer's return is in the system and being processed.

In an interview with TheDC on Monday, Craig Parshall, the senior vice president and general counsel of the NRB, said he is “deeply disturbed” by the report and said the group welcomes the Internal Revenue Service looking into whether these activities

NEW ORLEANS — From the family-friendly avenues of the Garden District to raunchy displays in the French Quarter, New Orleans let loose with a Fat Tuesday party as parades rolled and revelers frolicked amid showers of

Mardi Gras celebrations come to a head today in the Crescent City. Days of rowdy celebration will leave the city's streets, trees, and topless revelers bejeweled in strings of Mardi Gras beads, perhaps the most recognizable symbol of good times on

A Mardi Gras float in the 2012 Krewe of Proteus Parade on Feb. 20, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Skip Bolen/Getty Images/AFP) A Mardi Gras float in the 2012 Krewe of Proteus Parade on Feb. 20, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

It seemed inevitable, but we finally have New Orleans premier band celebrating Mardi Gras on a new record.

(Source:Mobile Register, GM Andrews) FAIRHOPE, Alabama (AP) – Mardi Gras. It brings to mind beads, parties and fancy floats in New Orleans as people cram in all the fun they can before the austere religious period known as Lent begins.

Denver Nuggets center Chris Anderson (11) blocks a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) Kevin Durant scored a career-best

By JEFF LATZKE AP Sports Writer February 20, 2012 6:48AM Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) dunks in front of Denver Nuggets center Chris Anderson, right, in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Sunday, Feb.

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76ers lose, Celtics lose Knicks gaining ground! Also: Rubio made a sweet pass.

NBA: Kevin Durant Drops 51 & Russell Westbrook Nets 40 As Thunder Make History in OT Win Over Nuggets. 02.20.12 | No Comments. Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl. With two NBA scoring titles to his credit, it seemed inevitable that

NBA legend Allen Iverson is in the middle of considerable financial disaster right now, currently holding such little cash that a judge has ordered his wages garnished to pay back a jewelry debt of more than $850000. The guy

"Allen only wants to play if there's a possibility that it leads to the NBA," the source told the ESPN. "That's the only way he would go to one of these lower leagues. He wants to get back to the NBA and leave the game on his terms." Iverson played in

NBA legend Allen Iverson is in the middle of considerable financial disaster right now, currently holding such little cash that a judge has ordered his wages garnished to pay back a jewelry debt of more than $850000. The guy

An indoor soccer team, the Rochester Lancers, reached out to cash-poor former NBA star Allen Iverson via a news release. In part, it read: The Rochester Lancers host two remaining regular season home games to conclude their season.

According to a report, Allen Iverson wants to return to the NBA. To that end, he's willing to play minor league basketball. ESPN.com, citing a source close to the situation, reported that once-proud All-Star point guard is open to playing in the NBA

Royal sugar rush. [Photograph: María del Mar Sacasa] "Mardi Gras" is French for "Fat Tuesday," as it is the day before Ash Wednesday and the Christian season of Lent. Lent commemorates and honors the 40 days Jesus

My friend Melissa just drove back from New Orleans and picked me up a Real King Cake! Well actully a couple for me to try! Sampling and tasting: Bavarian Cream, Apple and now Strawberry! Who knew?! Who ever gets the

Michael DeMocker/The Times-Picayune Manny Randazzo hugs his wife, Pam, after it was announced their Pecan Praline King Cake was chosen the king cake king by the Times-Picayune on Wednesday. “Oh my goodness! Wow, I can't believe it,” said a surprised

King cakes and paczki will be popular items today at area bakeries, said Vera Slamka, who owns Central Pastry in Middletown. Traditionally, she said, the reason for making paczki was to use up all the lard, sugar, eggs and fruit in the house since they

This week at Robicelli's in Brooklyn and their special locations: King Cake, Pecan Praline, Rue McClanahan, Bananas Foster cupcakes! (clockwise from front) Via their Tumblr (click through to see where you can buy them).

After going on a sudden hiatus since Thursday, February 16, Comedy Central's satirical news show 'The Colbert Report' will be back on air February 20.

By Alison Schwartz After new episodes of Stephen Colbert's The Colbert Report were abruptly suspended last week, reportedly because of a his 91-year-old mother's health, the Comedy Central late-night show is returning to TV this week, starting Monday,

Stephen Colbert attends IAVA's Fifth Annual Heroes Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on Nov. 9, 2011, in New York City. (CBS) Stephen Colbert's "The Colbert Report" has reportedly shut down production for the week due to his sick 91-year-old mother,

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is scheduled to be on Stephen Colbert's show Wednesday. Our suspicion is that she and Colbert will engage in a faux feud over super PACs. By Peter Grier, Staff writer / February 20, 2012 House Minority Leader Nancy

By Debbie Emery – Radar Reporter Avid viewers of The Colbert Report will be happy to hear that taping will resume again on Monday, and even happier that the show's illustrious host Stephen Colbert is back to work after

Russell Westbrook vs Denver Nuggets; 40 Better Than 30 for 30.

Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant (35) and Russell Westbrook (0) celebrate the Thunder's win following the NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets at the Chesapeake Energy Arena, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012.

Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant (35) and Russell Westbrook (0) celebrate the Thunder's win following the NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets at the Chesapeake Energy Arena, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012.

Click here NBA history in OKC 11 m ago By Bobby Bonett In what should go down as "The NBA 2K12 Game," the Thunder's Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and Serge Ibaka made NBA history in a 124-118 win over the Nuggets last night.