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FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2012 file photo, Kelly Clarkson performs at VH1 Divas at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Kelly Clarkson's No. 1 hit, "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)," is nominated for record of the year at Grammy Awards on Feb. 10, 2013. The song is also up for song of the year and best pop solo performance, and her fifth album, "Stronger," is nominated for best pop vocal album. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Engagement, Grammy nods makes Kelly Clarkson ‘Stronger’

Associated Press · February 2, 2013 5:00 am

Ravens kicker Justin Tucker excels in rookie year

Associated Press · February 2, 2013 5:00 am

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Associated Press · February 2, 2013 5:00 am

NJ Sen. Bob Menendez is no stranger to investigations

NJ Sen. Bob Menendez is no stranger to investigations

Associated Press · February 2, 2013 5:00 am

This file photo from July 25, 2011 shows Neb. Lt. Governor Rick Sheehy in Fremont, Neb. On Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, Lt. Gov. Sheehy resigned. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Nebraska Lt. Gov. Rick Sheehy resigns from office

Associated Press · February 2, 2013 5:00 am

This undated image shows Hawaii Sen. Kalani English in chamber. English authored a bill that more than two-thirds of Hawaii's state senators have signed onto; a bill to protect celebrities from paparazzi, giving them power to sue over unwanted beach photos and other snapshots on the islands. (AP Photo/Senator J. Kalani English)

Hawaii lawmakers propose shielding celeb privacy

Associated Press · February 2, 2013 5:00 am

FILE - This undated publicity film image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Bryan Cranston, left, as Jack O'Donnell and Ben Affleck as Tony Mendez in "Argo," a rescue thriller about the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis. A best-picture win at the upcoming Oscars could be viewed as righting a wrong after Affleck inexplicably missed out on a best-director nomination. (AP Photo/Warner Bros., Claire Folger, File)

DGA: Another big night for Ben Affleck’s ‘Argo’?

Associated Press · February 2, 2013 5:00 am

Rep. Ed Markey, D-Mass., gestures to supporters during the kickoff to the start of his campaign for Senate in Malden, Mass., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. Markey is running to replace the seat left empty by the nomination of Sen. John Kerry to be Secretary of State. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds)

Ed Markey launches Senate campaign with tour of Massachusetts

Associated Press · February 2, 2013 5:00 am

In this photo released by the White House, President Barack Obama shoots clay targets on the range at Camp David, Md., Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. The White House released a photo of Obama firing a gun, two days before he heads to Minnesota to discuss gun control. In a recent interview with The New Republic magazine, Obama said yes when asked if he has ever fired a gun. He said "we do skeet shooting all the time," except for his daughters, at Camp David. (AP Photo/The White House, Pete Souza)

AP PHOTOS: A look at US presidents holding guns

Associated Press · February 2, 2013 5:00 am

Chick Corea competes against himself at Grammys

Associated Press · February 2, 2013 5:00 am

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell talks with supporters at the formal opening of his campaign office on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. The Republican said he's ready to take the fight to any challengers as he seeks a sixth term in next year's election. (AP Photo/Bruce Schreiner)

Mitch McConnell says he’s ready for 2014 challenges

Associated Press · February 2, 2013 5:00 am

In this photo released by the White House, President Barack Obama shoots clay targets on the range at Camp David, Md., Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. The White House released a photo of Obama firing a gun, two days before he heads to Minnesota to discuss gun control. In a recent interview with The New Republic magazine, Obama said yes when asked if he has ever fired a gun. He said "we do skeet shooting all the time," except for his daughters, at Camp David. (AP Photo/The White House, Pete Souza)

Obama a skeet shooter? See new White House photo

Associated Press · February 2, 2013 5:00 am