Santorum enjoys New Hampshire poll bump but trails far behind Romney

Rick Santorum's exit from the Senate in 2006 was a bruising defeat: he lost by 17 points. But his financial disclosure form shows that Santorum was cashing in on his Washington connections within a year. Just two months after losing his seat,

By PATRICK O'CONNOR And JANET HOOK After his strong showing in Iowa, Rick Santorum is seeking to erode Romney's substantial lead by drawing distinctions in policy and background for GOP voters. Patrick O'Connor has details on Campaign Journal.

By PATRICK O'CONNOR And JANET HOOK After his strong showing in Iowa, Rick Santorum is seeking to erode Romney's substantial lead by drawing distinctions in policy and background for GOP voters. Patrick O'Connor has details on Campaign Journal.

High school students and others challenge Rick Santorum on gay rights, contraception and what one questioner called his "warmongering" while he professes to be a man of faith.

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Defending Snooki … no, really

Snooki's makeover didn't stop at just her amazing weight loss — her hair and makeup looks fabulous as well! Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi shows off her cute new beauty style on Ellen and there's no denying that the pint-sized star is making a big change.

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and Jenni "JWoww" Farley appearing on the "Ellen DeGeneres Show"

By Marc Berman Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi appeared on a New York radio show to announce the latest venture in her growing empire. Team Snooki Boxing which will feature a trio of Irish brothers. The Hyland Brothers comprised of Patrick "Pajo" Hyland

5, and that means it's time for all the usual Seaside Heights fun, including hookups, fights and alcohol-filled parties – most, if not all, of which will revolve around Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, otherwise known as the unofficial star of the show.

Snooki says, “Now that I have a boyfriend and I'm in love and I'm 24. I only have a couple of glasses of wine once a week.”