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Republican Rick Perry (back to camera) greets supporters during a Dec. 27 campaign stop at the Main Street Cafe in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Playing The Expectations Game And Other Last-Minute Candidate Tricks

With just one week to go before Iowa voters head to the caucuses, polls show a tight race. What do the GOP candidates need to do to gain an edge?

The Guy Fawkes mask has come to symbolize the group Anonymous. This mask was seen during protest in Germany.

Here's How Much Data The 'Anonymous' Hacker Attack Exposed

A security firm sifting through the stolen data said it found 50,000 credit card numbers, 27,000 phone numbers and 44,000 passwords.

Mitt Romney shakes hands during a campaign stop in Portsmouth, N.H., Tuesday

Ahead In New Hampshire, Romney Attempts To Solidify Support

The former Massachusetts governor was citing lofty themes of patriotism on the campaign trail in New Hampshire Tuesday before heading off on a bus tour of Iowa.

Michael Haley of the New York Islanders fights Stu Bickel of the New York Rangers in the first period of an NHL game at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Dec. 26.

Dear NHL: Hit The Puck, Not The Players

Commentator Frank Deford suggests a New Year's resolution for the National Hockey League: No more fighting.

Gregory Douglass: Controlling His Own 'Lucid' Dreams

Douglass creates a textured sound the way a big-budget studio artist would, but he's on his own.

A harbor porpoise comes up for air near the Golden Gate Bridge. The porpoises are returning to the bay in growing numbers after a 60-year absence.

60 Years After Leaving, Porpoises Again Play In SF Bay

Harbor porpoises are showing up in growing numbers under the Golden Gate Bridge. Six decades ago, they were driven away in part by wartime activities and poor water quality; now, researchers are trying to understand why they're returning.

A punch torte: pink-glazed sponge cake with layers soaked in rum and citrus syrup.

A Checkerboard Cake With Slovak Roots

To celebrate the new year, Sasa Woodruff's mom bakes a punch torte, a tradition started in her family back in the former Czechoslovakia. Her mom was born during World War II and food was scarce, but thanks to her family's chickens, the 16 eggs the cake calls for were a luxury they could afford.

For Some Iowa Voters, Immigration Is Decisive

GOP presidential candidates are touring Iowa ahead of next week's caucuses. The main issue for many voters there is the economy, but another hot topic is emerging: overhauling immigration policies. Iowa's Hispanic population is surging, and Republican candidates are struggling with how best to deal with voter concerns.

Wendy's Re-Enters Japan's Fast-Food Market

In 2009, the burger chain left Japan due to a split with its local business partner. This time, it's coming back in style. Instead of a basic burger, Wendy's wants to appeal to Japan's more finicky fast food eaters with a new, luxurious menu.

The funeral procession for North Korea's late leader Kim Jong Il arrives at the square of the Kumsusan Memorial Palace in the capital Pyongyang.

In North Korea, A Dramatic Farewell To Kim Jong Il

North Korea staged a dramatic state funeral for its late leader Kim Jong Il. Leading the ceremonies was Kim's third son and apparent successor, Kim Jung Un. North Korean media reports portray the young Kim in full control of the impoverished, nuclear-armed country. But while consolidating his political power may be easy, establishing his legitimacy will be tougher.

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