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With Payroll Tax Cut Done, Is It Do-Nothing Congress Time? It Depends

Now that Congress has passed the extension of the payroll tax-cut and jobless insurance benefits for the long term uninsured

For Cash, Murderer Leads Police To Victims’ Remains

In California’s Central Valley, authorities are excavating the gruesome remains of an unknown number of murder victims who were buried

OKC Journalist Leaves Behind Lasting Legacy

The world of journalism is mourning the loss of New York Times war correspondent Anthony Shadid.

Some Friday Political Stories Worth Noting

A few of the political stories worth noting this Friday: Congressional negotiators reached agreement on extensions of the payroll tax

Top Stories: Germany’s President Resigns; Libya Celebrates Uprising

Good morning! Our early headlines: — German President Resigns Amid Scandal — Santorum, Romney Step Up Campaign In Michigan —

Does The Strengthening Economy Still Need Congress?

Congress is poised to approve legislation to continue a payroll tax holiday and extend benefits for the long-term unemployed. The

Big Bucks Attract High School Grads To Mining

This spring, some high school grads in Idaho, Montana, Alaska and Nevada may see some good job prospects. The recent

When The Car Is The Driver

This week the state of Nevada finalized new rules that will make it possible for robotic-self-driving cars to receive their

Reports: Fatal Shooting At ICE Office In Long Beach

Two federal agents have been shot after an armed confrontation Thursday at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Long

Pa. Priest Faces Trial On Child Abuse Cover-Up Charges

Between 1992 and 2004, Monsignor William Lynn was the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s point person for allegations of clerical abuse. When

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