Whitney Houston, who ruled as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. She was 48.

Romney's win, combined with victory in the presidential straw poll at the Conservative Political Action Committee, helped slow an embarrassing skid after a string of losses.

Bishop Barnett K. Thoroughgood was described by those who knew him well as the "go to" person whenever that extra wisdom and direction was needed.