America’s departure from Iraq leaves a shattered country marred by sectarian conflict and political dysfunction, whose future, for better or worse, is in the hands of its people.

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End for U.S. Begins Period of Uncertainty for Iraqis

The wives of presidential candidates have become part of the political apparatus, for better or worse. These are the wives of likely 2012 Republican contenders. Read full article > >

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Political wives: Marriages in the spotlight

When Mamie Eisenhower was first lady, expectations for political wives were simple: Smile for the family portrait, flanked by children, husband and pets. A half-century later, the wives of presidential candidates are part of the political apparatus, for better or worse. Their involvement in the campaign is obligatory, even if they are lukewarm to it. The job description now: chief character witness, with personal past as fodder. That, however, could be a challenge for two Republican hopefuls with messy marital histories. Read full article > >

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Messy marital histories pose challenge for Gingrich, Daniels and their wives