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Lance Cpl. Jake Romo does physical therapy at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, Calif. He lost both legs in an explosion in Sangin, Afghanistan, in February 2011, while serving with the 3/5 Marines.

'Darkhorse' Marine Remembered By His Uncle John

John Catherwood from Laramie, Wyoming called in to Talk of the Nation. He thanked Marine Jake Romo for his service, then remembered his nephew, Lance Corporal Alec Catherwood, who was one of the Darkhorse Marines killed.

Supercommittee members, Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona and Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts.

The National Debt: What The Left And Right Agree On

The supercommittee failed. But when it comes to long-term U.S. debt, the left and right agree. A lot.

Online Ads: Spreading Your Message, On A Budget

Most of the videos in the presidential campaign so far have been seen, and distributed, online. They're cheaper for the candidates to produce, and often get picked up by news outlets anyway.

The Monument fire burns Saturday, June 18, 2011 in Sierra Vista, Ariz.

McCain Says Report Backs Comments About Immigrants Causing Wildfires

A report by the Government Accountability Office found that at least some wild fires are caused by immigrants crossing the U.S. border illegally. Sen. John McCain was accused of scapegoating when he made comments to that effect during the summer.

FCC Joins Justice Department In Opposing AT&T, T-Mobile Merger

The Federal Communications Commission wants AT&T to prove the merger would be "in the public interest."

Carolyn Lerner is the new head of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel.

Government Whistle-Blowers Gain New Advocate

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel is supposed to help protect federal whistle-blowers and shield civil service workers from politics. During the Bush administration, it was engulfed in scandal. Now Carolyn Lerner, the office's new leader, is hoping to raise awareness about "one of the best-kept secrets in government."

For the most avid golf fans, there's now a golf course where they can be laid to rest for all eternity.

An Eternal Tee Time Option For Die-Hard Golfers

For the most fanatical of sports junkies, commentator Frank Deford has news of a way to carry that fervor into the afterlife.

Protesters hold placards opposing the controversial Protection of State Information Bill at Parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, on Tuesday.

Opposition Builds In South Africa To Security Law

The state information bill gives a limited number of government officials the authority to classify information, and imposes harsh penalties on those who possess or distribute state secrets. Critics say it will allow officials to cover up corruption and greatly restrict the flow of information.

GOP Candidates Address Iranian Nuclear Issues

Tuesday night's GOP presidential debate was hosted by CNN and two think tanks and was focused on foreign policy. Iran came up several times during the gathering. Is what the candidates said about Iran accurate?

A protester with Yemeni, Egyptian, Libyan and Syrian flags painted on his face chants slogans during a demonstration Wednesday in Sanaa, Yemen, against a deal that grants immunity for President Ali Abdullah Saleh.

Yemen's President Signs Deal To Transfer Power

The accord brokered by the Gulf Cooperation Council calls for President Ali Abdullah Saleh to cede power to Vice President Abdo Rabu Mansour Hadi within 30 days, putting an end to his more than three decades in power. Meanwhile, opposition protesters clashed with security forces in Bahrain and Egypt.

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