Happy President's Day everyone! To celebrate I've rounded up a selection of presidential cookbooks. For years, presidents and their families have been eating well, and if you've ever been curious to see how the presidents eat, then click "Start Slideshow" below! Read more

Last week's Susan G. Komen/Planned Parenthood debacle was a high-profile example of how women's health can fall prey to politics. Considering this is an election year, we can expect reproductive rights rhetoric to heat up on both sides. President Obama recently hit a sensitive spot when his administration announced that all employers, including Catholic universities and institutions, will have to Read more

It was a week of celebrations and congrats, as China welcomed in the Year of the Dragon, Oscar nominations were announced, the land Down Under celebrated Australia Day, Hasty Pudding crowned its Woman of the Year, and Hollywood's finest hit Sundance and the Producers Guild Awards. It was also a busy week in the world of politics, with Obama's State of the Union speech, Gabby Giffords's last day Read more

"I think after 20 years, and it will be 20 years, of being on the high wire of American politics and all of the challenges that come with that, it would be probably a good idea to just find out how tired I am," Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told State Department employees yesterday. Hillary has been on the national stage for two decades, as a presidential candidate's wife, first lady, Read more

Another one bites the dust. Today Rick Perry announced that he's dropping out of the Republican presidential race, three days after Jon Huntsman withdrew. These latest campaign casualties join colorful candidate Michele Bachmann, who dropped out of the race earlier this month. So the remaining Republican presidential hopefuls include Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, and Newt Gingrich. And Read more

Tonight in Iowa the 2012 presidential election kicks off officially when Republicans vote in the state's caucus. The campaign has already seen its fair share of scandals — remember Herman Cain? And over the past few months, we got to know more about the personal lives of the potential presidents. On the Democratic side, we already know Barack Obama will be the nominee with Michelle by his side. Read more

Happy New Year! This week, we got our first taste of what's in store for 2012. Breast implants were recalled in France, MTV took us back to the Jersey Shore, and China celebrated a bright lantern festival. Midweek, all eyes turned to Iowa, which became the first state to weigh in on the GOP presidential race. See it all and more in the week in pictures! Read more

Life isn't easy being a first pet. Between providing inspiration for White House decorations to approving the Christmas tree to appearing at worthwhile public events, it seems as though a presidential companion's work never ends. Bo, the ever-popular Obama family dog, has kept his food dish full of activities during this holiday season, which inspired us to take a look back at how his Read more

Whether rolling Easter eggs or soccer balls on the White House lawn, our favorite presidential pet has had a whirlwind year. But the unabashed Portuguese Water Dog seemed just as comfortable meeting celebrity athletes as he did snuggling up with sick children during story time. So before this year goes to the dogs, let's take a look back at some of Bo's most memorable moments of 2011. Source: Read more

Well, it's over for Michele Bachmann, as she announced today that she has dropped out of the race for Republican presidential candidate after finishing sixth in the Iowa caucus. It's been a helluva ride for the controversial candidate, and we've been along for the highs, lows, and general craziness. Take a walk down memory lane with us to remember Michele's offbeat political journey. Read more