Morning Headlines: Monday, April 9

Here's a look at the stories we're following right now. What are you reading this morning?

'Orphan' state parties worry GOP

Obama leads among 'swing independents'

U.S. policy questioned as Maliki consolidates his power in Iraq

Newt Gingrich: I'm 'slightly less than' $4.5 million in debt

Wallace's epitaph for self: 'Tough but fair'

Magical shot in playoff lifts Bubba Watson at Masters

'Hunger Games' sinks 'Titanic 3D' at box office

Martin killing resonates in Conn. town still trying to heal racial fissures

‘Super PAC,’ eyeing general election, aims blitz at Obama