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Chris Christie traffic scandal: An end to his presidential plans?E-mails indicate top aides to Chris Christie conspired to create traffic jams as political punishment. But the 'outraged' governor denied knowing of the scheme, vowing 'people will be held responsible.'
Dennis Rodman in North Korea: Has he finally gone too far?Former NBA player Dennis Rodman's act is wearing thin even for those trying to see the potential positives in his sports diplomacy overture in North Korea.
Why unemployment benefits twist Republicans into knotsIt looked like Senate Republicans would block the bill to extend emergency unemployment benefits, but it passed narrowly with GOP support Tuesday. A Q-and-A on what's going on.
Liz Cheney drops Senate bid. Which donors may get refunds?Liz Cheney's campaign for a US Senate seat may have stalled even before she withdrew from the race. But her fundraising certainly had not. Her campaign netted $1 million in the third quarter of 2013.
Is long-term unemployment worse than it appears?The Senate has voted to move forward with debate on renewing emergency benefits for those experiencing long-term unemployment. Some 1.3 million Americans saw such benefits expire on Dec. 28.
Dennis Rodman: In defense of his North Korean adventureFormer NBA star Dennis Rodman is in North Korea for a basketball game, gathering no small amount of criticism. But a few experts say the trip can only help 鈥� even if just a little.
Is income inequality as bad as Obama says? In many ways, yes.Rising income inequality in America is a nuanced topic, but the numbers show that the richest 1 percent are doing much better than others, in part because of tax changes and shifts in the economy.
Janet Yellen confirmation marks new era at Federal ReserveThe Janet Yellen confirmation breaks a glass ceiling for women at the Federal Reserve and also comes at a time when the nation's central bank is under intense scrutiny.
Liz Cheney drops US Senate bid. What happened?Liz Cheney ends her primary election challenge to Sen. Mike Enzi (R) of Wyoming, citing 'health issues' in her immediate family. Her US Senate bid had not gained much traction.
Democrats to push income inequality as top issue of 2014. Winning tactic?The Senate will take up extended unemployment benefits Monday as part of a broader Democratic push to focus on issues on income inequality ahead of the 2014 midterm elections.
Mitt Romney says MSNBC's apology was 'clearly heartfelt'MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry apologized for comments on her show about Mitt Romney's mixed-race grandson. Mr. Romney has accepted the apology as 'clearly heartfelt.'
New York set to join other states allowing medical marijuanaGov. Andrew Cuomo 鈥� who in the past had opposed medical marijuana 鈥� reportedly will announce his support in his State of the State address this week.
Obama asks Republicans to offer holiday charity to jobless. Dare they say no?The US unemployment rate has been steadily dropping, but millions of Americans remain jobless and many of those are losing unemployment benefits. President Obama is urging lawmakers to extend such benefits.
Clay Aiken of 'American Idol' may run for Congress. Could he win?Clay Aiken, who finished second in the 'American Idol' competition in 2003, is reportedly considering a run as a Democrat in North Carolina, which hasn't been shy about electing celebrities.
Democrats, Republicans both dislike Dallas Cowboys. Bipartisanship lives!Republicans and Democrats may not agree on much, but they sure don't like the Dallas Cowboys. A new poll finds that the 'Boys are the bipartisan pick for least favorite NFL team.
Are liberal hopes for New York Mayor Bill de Blasio too high?New York Mayor Bill de Blasio took office Wednesday with soaring promises and sky-high expectations among liberals. But such hopes often prove hard to fulfill.
New York Times pushes clemency for Edward Snowden. Justified?The case for some sort of clemency for Edward Snowden also involves a judgment on the National Security Agency's activities. If NSA phone metadata collections are held to be unconstitutional, the chance of a deal might rise.
Minimum wage hikes in 14 states, but most fall short of Obama's goalMinimum wage could be a key part of the Democrats' push on income inequality during the 2014 midterm election season. Wages are stagnating for many Americans.
Justice Sotomayor to lead Times Square ball drop. Undignified?Actually, Sonia Sotomayor is just following the trend of Supreme Court justices becoming celebrities. But the chance to share air time with Miley Cyrus on New Year's Eve is a first.
Gallup most admired: Who made the list besides Obama, Hillary Clinton?Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton again topped Gallup's top 10 lists of most admired men and women. But their numbers went down. And further down the list, we found some surprises.聽
