Senate nears vote on $50.5B bill for Sandy victims

Northeast lawmakers in both parties are optimistic they have the 60 votes need to pass the bill and send it to PresidentObama for his signature.

Arrests made in Brazilian club fire; funerals begin

An early investigation into the tragedy reveals that security guards briefly prevented nightclub goers from leaving through the sole exit. And the bodies later heaped inside that doorway slowed firefighters trying to get in.

New clues to sinking of Confederate sub

The hand-cranked sub H.L. Hunley was the first submarine in history to sink an enemy warship.

Teachers flip for ‘flipped learning’ class model

Using online videos produced by teachers, the model flips the time-honored model of classroom lecture and exercises for homework – the lecture becomes homework and class time is for practice.

Elder abuse: ‘Huge’ and growing problem

As America's baby boomers age, far more seniors are being added to a vulnerable population. The number of victims is estimated at 2 million a year.

Priebus re-elected Republican national chairman

Despite the party's struggles in last fall's presidential election, Reince Priebus was widely praised for improving the RNC's finances.

Obama’s recess appointments ruled unconstitutional

The appeals court ruling could limit presidential powers, and may end up at the Supreme Court.

Obama picks foreign policy aide as chief of staff

Denis McDonough, 43, will take over the key West Wing role from Jack Lew, Obama's nominee for Treasury secretary.

Former CIA officer gets 2½ years for leaks

John Kiriakou pleaded guilty last year to violating the Intelligence Identities Protection Act. No one had been convicted under the law in 27 years.

SLIDE SHOW: Women in the military through the years