ACA Online Enrollment Passes One Million MarkMore than 1.1 million people have successfully enrolled under the Affordable Care Act through Healthcare.gov, according to the Obama administration.
Sunday Shows: Snowden's Defenders Speak OutOn the Sunday shows, Edward Snowden's legal adviser made a case for amnesty. And House Intel Chairman Mike Rogers disptued the NYT's Benghazi report.
Benghazi Attack Prompted By Anti-Islam Video: ReportA months-long investigation by The New York Times says Al Qaeda wasn't behind the attack, and backlash against the video was the primary motivation.
Kerry Will Resume Israel-Palestine Talks Next WeekThis marks the continuation of peace talks that began in July. However, Israel's announcement of new homes in the West Bank could derail the effort.
Campus Protests In Egypt Turn DeadlyBackers of the Muslim Brotherhood set fire to campus buildings at a university in Cairo, according to Egyptian state TV.
Okinawa Governor Approves U.S. Marine Base MoveA controversial U.S. military base in Japan is finally set to move after a 17-year deadlock.
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Poll: 113th Is The Worst Congress EverThe poll, conducted by ORC and CNN, found that 67% of Americans feel the current Congress is the worst in their lifetime.
Kidnapped Contractor Pleads For Help In New VideoIn the video reportedly released by Al-Qaeda, Warren Weinstein says he feels "abandoned" and asks the U.S. to help save him.
Snowden's 'Alternative' Christmas Message Is Pretty GrimEach Christmas, the U.K.'s Channel 4 airs an alternative to the queen's Christmas message. This year, that broadcast featured Edward Snowden.
Former N.Y. Governor Eliot Spitzer, Wife Announce SplitIn a statement released Christmas Eve Elliot Spitzer, who admitted to seeing prostitutes during his time as governor, is splitting from his wife.
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Daughter Of NYC's Mayor-Elect Reveals Alcohol And Drug AbuseChiara de Blasio, who played a prominent role in her father's NYC mayoral campaign, says group therapy helped her overcome drug and alcohol abuse.
NSA Leaker Edward Snowden: 'I Already Won'NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden says his mission to expose the agency's massive surveillance program is "already accomplished."
Judge Allows Gay Marriage To Continue In UtahSame-sex marriages remain legal in Utah, even though many state officials want the ban on such unions restored.
Obama Selects Health Care Plan As Jan. 1 Deadline ApproachesPeople who started an application Monday will have until the end of Tuesday to finish — 24 hours later than the original deadline.
Pussy Riot Members Call Prison Release PR StuntTwo women imprisoned in 2012 for a profanity-laced performance inside a Moscow cathedral told reporters President Vladimir Putin wants positive press
Dennis Rodman Leaves N. Korea Without Seeing Kim Jong UnHe’s back from his third trip to North Korea, and this time Dennis Rodman left without seeing his good friend, Kim Jong Un.
Sunday Shows: Democrats Push NSA ReformsOn the Sunday shows, Democratic senators voice support for NSA reforms and the IMF chief warns against a debt ceiling fight.
How Will Christie's New Immigration Reform Law Play In 2016?New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill Friday giving undocumented students access to in-state college tuition.
Congressional Candidate Likens Phil Robertson To Rosa ParksIllinois congressional candidate Ian Bayne compared "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson to civil rights icon Rosa Parks.
Obama: '2014 Can Be A Breakthrough Year'In a press conference, President Obama touched on topics including the Affordable Care Act, the NSA, immigration reform and his low approval ratings.
Obama Commutes Sentences Of 8 Crack ConvictsObama issued a statement explaining that if these people had been sentenced under current drug laws, they'd already be out of prison.
Billboard Mistakes Morgan Freeman For Nelson MandelaA billboard in India reportedly mixed up the late Nelson Mandela and Morgan Freeman.
Does Ambassador-To-Be Max Baucus Have Any Link To China?The senator's lack of foreign policy chops has left pundits wondering why the White House tapped him for the key diplomatic post.
In Rare Bipartisan Move, Congress Passes BudgetBy a 64-36 vote, the Senate passed a bipartisan budget deal, sending the bill to the president's desk for his signature.
FCC Considers Nixing Blackout Rule On SportsThe FCC says its rule of blacking out local games if a certain number of tickets aren't sold could be outdated.
Will Obama Heed Advice On Changing NSA Spying Policies?A White House task force made public its recommendations for changing the NSA, including a suggestion to place metadata in the hands of a third party.
Tech Representatives Maintain Pressure For NSA ReformRepresentatives from the tech industry met with President Obama this week and continued to push for NSA surveillance reform.
Obamas, Biden To Snub Russian Olympic GamesThe White House announced President Obama, Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden would be sitting out the Sochi Winter Games.
Senate Advances Bipartisan Budget PlanBy a vote of 67-33, the Senate advanced the two-year bipartisan budget deal. Fifty-one votes are needed for final passage.
To Skip Work, EPA Scientist Told Bosses He Worked For CIAJohn Beale will be sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty to lying to superiors at the EPA and defrauding the government of $900,000.
