Here's a look at the stories we're following right now. What are you reading this morning?
Ron Paul takes lead in latest Iowa poll
Romney: If Newt can't take the heat, how can he beat Obama?
Dozens die in wave of attacks as Iraq's sectarian crisis rages
BofA to pay $335 million in Countrywide settlement
Democrats seek victory in payroll tax cut fight
Obama calls Boehner to press him on payroll tax cut extension