Video: Romney takes hard line on illegal immigration

Mitt Romney is taking a hard line on illegal immigration. He plans on securing the border with a 2,600-mile fence and deploying enough agents to patrol it, as well as working to deport the 11 million illegal immigrants currently in the country, reports Jan Crawford.

Video: Gingrich explains his immigration policy

GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich says he would take "whatever steps are necessary" to control America's borders and that he opposes blanket amnesty for immigrants, reports Dean Reynolds.

US Economy Growing: Companies Hiring?

News of 2.8 percent economic growth could spur employers to start hiring again.

Somali Pirates Make Hostage Threat

American threatened by pirates following Jessica Buchanan's Navy SEAL rescue.

GOP Debate: Romney Hits Gingrich

Mitt Romney slams Newt Gingrich over "anti-immigrant" claim before Fla. primary.

Some Orange Juice Tests Positive for Pesticide

Government inspectors test imported juice for unapproved chemical.

Erin Brockovich Investigates Girls' Tics

Activist looks into mysterious disorder affecting students in upstate New York.

Tom Brady Helps Save Coach's Life

NFL quarterback searches for organ donor for lifelong mentor, Tom Martinez.

Gilani: Musharraf must faces charges

CNN's Becky Anderson talks to Pakistani PM Gilani about whether Musharraf will be arrested if he returns to the country.

Lawsuit filed in deadly cruise crash

Passengers sue a cruise ship company after a deadly crash. CNN's Erin Burnett has more.

Pink hawk hoax spells trouble for farmer

Man's joke angers activists

Admiral Robert Willard Delivers Remarks on "Asia-Pacific U.S. Military Overview"

Admiral Robert Willard, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command on delivers remarks on "Asia-Pacific U.S. Military Overview" at the Foreign Press Center in Washington, D.C. on January 27, 2012. [Go to http://video.state.gov for more video and text transcript.]

Are leaders in Davos ahead of the curve?

Richard Quest and guests from the World Economic Forum in Davos reflect on whether leaders are ahead or behind the curve.

Friday Lightning Round: Gingrich 'moon' comments

Panel sums up this week's hot topics

Video: Foreign policy in Obama's SOTU

CBS News senior national security analyst Juan Zarate breaks down the most significant points on foreign policy made by President Obama in his State of the Union address.

Thousands of birds plague Kentucky suburb

European starlings cloud the sky every evening, polluting the town. Now some angry residents are fighting back. NBC’s Kerry Sanders reports. (Nightly News)

The Alyona Show Goes to Occupy Wall St. - Webby Award Submission

News & Politics: Individual Episode http://www.webbyawards.com/

Super PAC 'ceasefire'

U.S. Senate candidates in Massachusetts make a rare pact to keep out third party groups. CNN's Mary Snow has more.

Inside look at London Olympics

CNN's Jim Boulden gets a tour of the Olympic Park six months before the opening ceremony in London.

NPR News: 01-27-2012 7PM ET

NPR News: 01-27-2012 7PM ET

'Barefoot Bandit' Sentenced to 6 1/2 Years

A federal judge on Friday sentenced "Barefoot Bandit" Colton Harris-Moore to 6 1/2 years in prison for his infamous two-year, international crime spree of break-ins, and boat and plane thefts that ended in 2010. (Jan. 27)

A drop in the bucket

Bill Wolff, executive producer for the Rachel Maddow Show, shares a preview of tonight’s show –.the latest news on the 2012 presidential race, plus a look at certain politicians who avoid our show, the fight to eliminate mortgage fraud and an update on the welcome home parade for veterans in St. Louis. (The Rachel Maddow Show)

GOP v. Newt Gingrich

Influential Republicans are mobilizing to stop presidential candidate Newt Gingrich from ascending in the race. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports. (Nightly News)

Newt Gingrich’s new strategy

NBC’s Ron Mott interviews presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, who said he plans to broaden his base of appeal. (Nightly News)

Exclusive: tensions flare near crucial oil chokepoint

An NBC reporter gains access to a region just a few nautical miles from the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategic waterways. NBC’s Ali Arouzi reports. (Nightly News)

Michigan town for sale

Pontiac, Mich., no longer supported by GM plants, is struggling to stay afloat. In the face of huge budget deficits, the town is now selling off everything, including the city hall. NBC’s Kevin Tibbles reports. (Nightly News)

Grapevine: Rev. Jesse Jackson takes on the Grammy's

Nomination category cuts discriminatory?

Clash of power in Pakistan

CNN's Reza Sayah reports on the political turmoil between different branches of government in Pakistan.

The Alyona Show Wants a Webby

News & Politics: Series http://www.webbyawards.com/

Crocs in need of a home

Touting reptile's importance

Floor Collapse at Cincinnati Casino Site

A floor collapsed into a V shape Friday at the construction site of a new casino in Cincinnati, sending workers sliding down to the ground and injuring at least a dozen of them. (Jan. 27)

Did the candidate’s debate performance hurt or help?

GOP insider predicts winner

Mitt vs. Newt battle rages on in Florida

Attacks continue ahead of primary

Obama concludes tour of battleground states

President looking toward 2012 race?

U.S. threatens to cut military aid to Egypt

Catherine Herridge reports

Taxpayers losing on green energy investments?

Inside failed gov't sponsored companies

A closer look at Romney's blind trust

How do they work? And what did Romney say about them in 1994? CNN's Lisa Sylvester reports.

Tainted medicine blamed for deaths

CNN's Reza Sayah reports on heart patients in Pakistan clinging to life after taking contaminated medicine.

Newt Gingrich's moon shot

Are big ideas always the best ideas?

Putin critic barred from Russia elections

A leading liberal challenger to Vladimir Putin in the Russian presidential elections in March has been disqualified from the poll. The country's rules say candidates need to gather two million signatures from supporters to get a place on the ballot paper. But, Grigory Yavlinsky is alleged to have handed in thousands of fakes. Al Jazeera's Neave Barker reports from Moscow.

Video: A source in Abbottabad helped U.S. find bin Laden

Defense secretary Leon Panetta tells Scott Pelley that a Pakistani doctor in Abbottabad helped the U.S. find Osama bin Laden. That man, Dr. Shikal Afridi, has been charged with treason in Pakistan.

#341: A Former Lobbyist Tells All

On the podcast today, we get a glimpse from inside the room where money changes hands. Jimmy Williams used to lobby for the powerful National Association of Realtors.Williams tells us about some of the ridiculous issues he's lobbied for, the steady flow of money that congresspeople need, and how he wants to take down the crazy campaign finance system.

Romney gains ground in Florida

Newt Gingrich unleashes a fiery ad attacking his rival while Romney appealed to Florida’s Hispanic voters. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports. (Nightly News)

Ford CEO: Word economy impacting sales

Ford CEO Alan Mulally discusses Ford's earning miss and the outlook for the automaker.

Courthouse uses dog to help kids testify

A Texas courthouse brings in a four-legged friend to help provide comfort to kids when called to testify. KLTV reports.

Paul denies proofing 'racist' newsletter

Rep. Ron Paul denies proofing newsletters believed to be racist back in the 1990s.

Friend to 911: Demi smoked something

An audio recording has been released of the 911 call made before Demi Moore was rushed to a hospital.

World's Second Most Hated Currency

Forget the euro, traders pile into bearish bets on the yen. Despite economic woes, the yen hovers near historic highs, with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Money In Motion traders. Is the yen ready to crack? (CNBC)

Who will do better in Florida's closed primary?

Can Gingrich keep the crowd on his side?

Bias Bash: Debates a make-or-break?

Jim Pinkerton covers the coverage

Is Gingrich's Momentum Waning or Increasing?

Will FL nominate Gingrich?

Secretary Clinton Comments on Responding to Crisis, the Civilian Response Corp, and the QDDR

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton holds a town hall meeting at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. on January 26, 2012. [Go to http://video.state.gov for more video and text transcript.]

Obama looks confident for 2012

Former White House Political Director Patrick Gaspard and author Ron Reagan explain why the fight on the right may be helping President Barak Obama. (Hardball)

NPR News: 01-27-2012 6PM ET

NPR News: 01-27-2012 6PM ET

Secretary Clinton Delivers Remarks on Sahlmann Seafoods at the ACE Awards

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivers remarks at the 2011 Award for Corporate Excellence with Marchant Williams, President of Sahlmann Seafoods Inc., and Under Secretary of State Robert D. Hormats at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. on January 27, 2012. [Go to http://video.state.gov for more video and text transcript.]

Secretary Clinton Delivers Remarks on Proctor & Gamble at the ACE Awards

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivers remarks at the 2011 Award for Corporate Excellence with Robert McDonald, President & CEO of Procter & Gamble, Under Secretary of State Robert D. Hormats, and U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. on January 27, 2012. [Go to http://video.state.gov for more video and text transcript.]

Gingrich takes a tumble after debate

A Hardball panel explains why Newt Gingrich failed to a punch at either Mitt Romney or the media during Thursday’s debate. (Hardball)

Romney makes some missteps in debate

Mother Jones’ David Corn and U.S. News and World Report’s Susan Milligan fact-check some statements made by Mitt Romney in Thursday’s final GOP Florida debate. (Hardball)

Gingrich endorsed from behind bars

Sideshow: Former Congressman Duke Cunningham, who is currently serving out a 100 month prison sentence for being involved in a massive federal bribery scandal in 2005, gave his support to the former House Speaker. (Hardball)

‘Let’s Stay Together’ gets bump in sales thanks to Obama

Big Number: The weekly sales of the 1970s hit surged by 490 percent after President Barack Obama went musical at the Apollo Theatre last week. (Hardball)

Who is Saul Alinksy?

The Washington Post’s Melinda Henneberger and The Chicago Sun Times’ Lynn Sweet explain why Republicans, specifically Newt Gingrich, keep mentioning Alinksy -- a man who helped the poor and disenfranchised organize so they could improve their lives. (Hardball)

Guard "sold out" hostages to pirates

The kidnapping of two aid workers in Somalia was an inside job. CNN's Brian Todd has this exclusive report.

There's Media Bias, Then There's George Stephanopoulos

What is it about Mitt Romney wealth that is driving the liberals so crazy? Find out as Stephen Kruiser brings you the most biased names in media, including ABC anchor, and former Clinton advisor, George Stephanopoulos. See footage of Keith Olbermann, and everyone's favorite media muppet, Markos Moulitsas. See more at http://www.pjtv.com

Video: Romney: We're not anti-immigration

Speaking at the Hispanic Leadership Network on Friday, GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney said if elected he would call for a substantial expansion of "our visa program."

Visco: Reforms have to be comprehensive

CNN's Richard Quest talks to Ignazio Visco, Gov. of the Italian Central Bank, about the strength of the banking system.

Solving the Eurozone crisis with Trichet

Richard Quest talks to Jean-Claude Trichet, fmr. pres. of the European Central Bank, about solving the Eurozone crisis.

Teens suspected in Utah school bomb plot

Investigators say one of the suspects was obsessed with the Columbine massacre but he had plans of getting away with it.

Bring Tuition Down, Obama Tells Colleges

Many students were happy to hear about President Barack Obama's plan to curb tuition costs, but some educators are skeptical. (Jan. 27)

Explain it to me: Campaign spending

Explain it to me: CNN's Tom Foreman explains how presidential hopefuls spend money.

Daily Press Briefing: January 27, 2012

U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Victoria Nuland leads the Daily Press Briefing at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. on January 27, 2012. [Go to http://video.state.gov for more video and text transcript.]

Uncut: Scott Brown, nation's most bipartisan senator?

Mass. senator discusses launching his reelection campaign, why he is a 'bridge-builder' in a divided Congress

Obama Decides to Reject Keystone Pipeline Permit

FBNs Peter Barnes on Obamas announcement agreeing with the State Departments recommendation to deny the permit for TransCanadas Keystone Pipeline.

Has Romney voted for Democrats in past?

CNN's Jim Acosta questions Eric Fehrnstrom about Mitt Romney voting for Democrats in the past.

Seal admits break-up doesn't make sense

Seal discusses his recent split with wife Heidi Klum, and admits that it really doesn't make sense.

Exchanges Fight to Trade Facebook

Both the NYSE and Nasdaq hope to claim the trading spot for Facebook, reports CNBC's Julia Boorstin. (CNBC)

CNBC.com Market Outlook: Facebook IPO Filing Wednesday?

The week's top business news and investing advice for next week, highlighting Apple's surge, Facebook's anticipated IPO, Ford, and the euro, with CNBC's Brian Shactman. (CNBC)

Earnings Scorecard This Week

Dow components Chevron, Procter & Gamble and Honeywell wrapped up what has been another big week of earnings, with CNBC's Brian Shactman. (CNBC)

Video: Gingrich courts Hispanic voters in Florida

GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich attended the National Hispanic Leadership Network's Inspiring Action Conference in Miami Friday and said he would like a "Cuban Spring" in 2013 and English should be the official language of government.

Video: Hero controller helps incapacitated pilot land safely

AUDIO: Air Traffic Controller Charlie Rohrer had his training put to the test when a pilot became incapacitated due to lack of oxygen mid-flight from San Bernadino, Calif., to Colorado Springs, Colo.

Can Science Be Done Without Secrecy?

In his book, Reinventing Discovery: The New Era of Networked Science, Physicist Michael Nielsen discusses why scientists jealously guard their data and are slow to adopt online tools for collaboration. Nielsen talks about why attempts to create science wikipedias have failed.

American Artifacts Clip: Madison's Montpelier - Michael Quinn Tour

Montpelier Foundation president Michael Quinn gave American History TV a tour of the life-long home of the fourth President of the United States. In this clip, we visit the library where Madison worked for years to compile his "Notes on the Federal Convention," documenting the 1787 process of creating the constitution.

Electoral reform becomes a hot issue in Florida

Dan Gelber, former Florida state senator, discusses gerrymandering and the fight against Florida’s Fair Districts amendment. (Dylan Ratigan Show)

NPR News: 01-27-2012 5PM ET

NPR News: 01-27-2012 5PM ET

Apollo 1 tragedy: From the Archives

January 27, 1967:  The crew of Apollo 1, Command Pilot Virgil 'Gus' Grissom, Senior Pilot Edward H. White and Pilot Roger B. Chaffee were killed when a fire ripped through the spacecraft's cabin during a launch pad test. NBC's Bill Ryan reports.    (Nightly News)

Jack and Suzy Welch: Ron Paul's exit could decide election

Fmr. GE CEO and wife weigh in on 2012

Santorum wants nothing but presidency

Rick Santorum told CNN's Wolf Blitzer he's not dropping out of the race in Florida and believes he can win the state.

Trichet Lauds ECB's Lending Hand

The European Central Bank's recent lending facility was a good decision, says Jean-Claude Trichet, former ECB president. (CNBC)

Video: HealthPop: Narcissism, pessimism and pain

Narcissists are at a greater risk for high blood pressure and heart problems; Also, men with higher levels of lead are more likely to be pessimistic; And, women consistently report higher levels of pain than men. CBSNews.com's Nick Dietz has the details.

Stem Cell Eye Therapy Shows Promise

Reporting inThe Lancet, researchers write that a preliminary study shows embryonic stem cell therapy in two patients with macular degeneration was safe. Results suggest the patients' vision improved slightly. Dr. Robert Lanza, Chief Scientific Officer of Advanced Cell Technology and co-author of the study, discusses the trial.

Ancient Skull Holds Clues to Dog Domestication

A 33,000-year-old skull of a "wolf on the way to becoming a dog" was found in a Siberian cave. Evolutionary Biologist Susan Crockford, co-author of a study about the skull in PLoS ONE, discusses why the discovery challenges common beliefs about dog domestication.

Davos forum all a facade?

The World Economic Forum is wrapping up in Davos, Switzerland. Many of the topics discussed ranged from economic growth, education and the Eurozone crisis. But are all the discussions and debt just empty words? Do forum attendees really care about the agenda or creating their own? Lauren Lyster, host of Capital Account, joins us to wrap up the Forum. Follow Kristine on Twitter at http://twitter...

Euro Zone Impact on the UK

The UK is suffering collateral damage from the euro zone crisis, says George Osborne, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer. The UK has been constructive in helping the euro zone, he adds. (CNBC)

Facebook IPO Impact on Social Media

News that Facebook could launch its IPO next Wednesday is lifting stocks with exposure to Facebook. CNBC's Kayla Tausche & Julia Boorstin, and Harry Rady, Rady Asset Management, discuss the ripple effects of its IPO on social media stocks. (CNBC)

AP Top Stories

Here's the latest news for Friday, Jan. 27: Sentence for Barefoot Bandit; Construction collapse in Cincinnati; Cruise line offering bucks to passengers after wreck; Countdown to Summer Olympics in London.

How did 35 pounds of cocaine end up at the UN?

NYPD investigating who sent package

Huckabee: Gingrich commercial is deceptive

Fmr. Gov. Mike Huckabee on campaign ad

'Barefoot Bandit' Sentenced to 6 1/2 Years

A federal judge on Friday sentenced "Barefoot Bandit" Colton Harris-Moore to 6 1/2 years in prison for his infamous two-year, international crime spree of break-ins, and boat and plane thefts that ended in 2010. (Jan. 27)

GOP Florida debate erupts into a war of the words

The Friday Mega Panel joins MSNBC’s Dylan Ratigan in Miami to discuss the latest showdown in the Republican race for the White House. (Dylan Ratigan Show)

Foreclosures, loss of equity add to Florida’s problems

The Atlantic’s Richard Florida and Umair Haque, director of the Havas Media Lab, join MSNBC’s Dylan Ratigan to talk about the housing market’s impact on social mobility and the dismal numbers that hang over Florida when it comes to unemployment, poverty and foreclosures. (Dylan Ratigan Show)

From investments to income

MSNBC’s Dylan Ratigan takes a page from “Greedy Bastards” to connect the dots between the U.S. banking system and job creation. (Dylan Ratigan Show)