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Top Illinois lawmakers say they'd like to call the legislature into session for a special election to pick President-elect Barack Obama's Senate replacement. They don't want to leave that job to Gov. Rod Blagojevich who's accused by federal prosecutors of trying to sell the seat. The governor and the president-elect are not personally close, but they have worked closely together over the years.

In talks to frame an Iraqi constitution, a top Shiite political leader calls for autonomy for the Shiite-dominated region of southern Iraq. In the north, Kurdish leaders made similar demands. Iraq's Shiite prime minister rejected the proposals.

With his short shorts, sparkly tank tops, frizzy hair and flamboyant personality, Simmons created a fitness empire. He preached positivity, portion control, moving your body — and having fun.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is rejecting his top security chiefs’ calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as Israelis brace themselves for an escalation with Iran.

Combined spending in the 2012 federal election cycle could top a record six billion dollars, according to a recent estimate. Guests also discuss how newly drawn districts altered the dynamics of several congressional races across the country, particularly in California.

Researchers say that blacks and Latinos are underrepresented at the nation's top universities but overrepresented at open-access colleges.

Until recently, the accounting giant coached some top women leaders to look "polished" and speak briefly. The company has since disavowed the program, arguing its workplace culture promotes women.

Mitt Romney's tax returns show he pays an effective rate of just under 15 percent. His father, George, paid two to three times that rate. What one family's changing tax burden reveals about the design of the American tax code.

We look at Friday night's shakeup at the Pentagon, with the announcement of more staff cuts and a change in a top leadership position.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he wants to remove roadblocks by replacing the military's top legal officers. The move could affect hard-fought reforms to military justice.