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GOP Senators Reassess Views About McCain John McCain once testified under oath that a Senate colleague inappropriately used tobacco corporation donations to sway votes on legislation. He cursed out another colleague in front of 20 senators and staff members, questioning the senator's grip on immigration legislation. McCain and Romney battle over who is conservative Republican presidential candidates John McCain and Mitt Romney argued on Monday over who is the real conservative with their battle headed toward a Super Tuesday climax. Bloomberg May Get On State Ballots Despite consistent denials that he will run for president, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg "may soon begin a massive operation to get on the ballot in up to 15 states even though the billionaire mayor may not decide until May whether to run," the AP reports. Ron Paul Finds Support in Alaska Ron Paul's more radical ideas have kept him from rising above fringe status in most states. In Alaska, where residents don't pay state income tax and often own guns, his message has appeal. Candidates Reflect On Eve Of Super Tuesday As they made their final push before what is perhaps the most important day in the primary calendar, the leading presidential candidates spoke to CBS News anchor Katie Couric about the race so far. Fat People Cheaper to Treat, Study Says Preventing obesity and smoking can save lives, but it doesn't save money, researchers reported Monday. It costs more to care for healthy people who live years longer, according to a Dutch study that counters the common perception that preventing obesity would save governments millions of dollars. "Rezko lot" real estate agent a Hillary supporter The land was actually owned by Rezko's wife, Rita, but Tony cooked up the scheme. Uptown, Suzanne Needs Your Support A local Uptown woman, Suzanne Elder, is running for State Senator, 7th District and she needs our help and support in these last few days before the election Illinois Preview I scream, you scream...And the 10th Dems will decide who will lose again to Congressman Mark Kirk. You Think Americans Are Stupid??? Britons are losing their grip on reality, according to a poll out Monday which showed that nearly a quarter think Winston Churchill was a myth while the majority reckon Sherlock Holmes was real. Female Muslim medics 'disobey hygiene rules' Universities and NHS trusts fear many more will refuse to co-operate with new Department of Health guidance, introduced this month, which stipulates that all doctors must be "bare below the elbow". China 'on course for growth slowdown' The World Bank has cut its forecast for Chinese economic growth this year to 9.6 per cent – nearly 2 percentage points lower than last year's result.