John Kerry to field questions from his own panel

Democratic Sen. John Kerry is expected to win overwhelming bipartisan support from his colleagues on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at his confirmation hearing today. Read More

Rhode Island House to vote on gay marriage

Rhode Island lawmakers are set to consider legislation to allow lesbian and gay couples to wed in the only New England state that prohibits same-sex marriage. Read More

Cold torments `Sandy' survivors

Some Northeast residents are spending this morning thawing out pipes because of the freezing cold. Read More

Trader Joe's raises price of 'Two-Buck Chuck'

The popular wine known as "Two-Buck Chuck" will need a new name after the bargain beverage's price was raised. Read More

Panetta to officially announce changes to women's combat roles

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is expected to announce today that women will now be allowed to serve in combat roles. Read More

Seau's family sues NFL over brain injuries

The family of Junior Seau has sued the NFL, claiming the former linebacker's suicide was the result of brain disease caused by violent hits he sustained while playing football. Read More

Bank robber pleads not guilty to jail escape

A bank robber has pleaded not guilty to an escape charge a month after he and a cellmate broke out of a high-rise Chicago lockup. Read More

Clinton retires debt from 2008 campaign

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has paid off the outstanding debt from her 2008 presidential campaign. Read More

Unions suffer steep decline in membership

The nation's labor unions suffered sharp declines in membership last year, led by losses among public sector workers in cash-strapped states, cities, counties and towns. Read More

WATCH: Te'o tells Couric he briefly lied about girlfriend

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o has told Katie Couric that he briefly lied about his online girlfriend after discovering she didn't exist. Read More