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Vigil to mark anniversary of Joe Paterno's death
Supporters of longtime Penn State football coach Joe Paterno are marking the 1-year anniversary of his death with a candlelight vigil. Read More -
Body of lottery winner reinterred at cemetery
The remains of Urooj Khan were reinterred Monday following an autopsy of the North Side man who died from cyanide poisoning after winning a $1 million lottery jackpot. Read More -
Alleged mastermind of Te'o hoax may tell his story
An uncle of the person cast as the mastermind of the hoax involving Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o says that man may tell his side of the story. Read More -
House to vote Wednesday on raise in debt limit
Republican officials say the House will vote Wednesday on an increase in the nation's debt limit, a move designed to prevent a first-ever government default. Read More -
Nation to honor MLK Jr. as Obama is inaugurated
The nation will honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday - the same day as it celebrates the inauguration of the first black president to his second term. Read More -
Obama speech sets stage for looming policy fights
President Barack Obama has prepared a second inaugural address that broadly lays out his vision for the country's future while leaving the details of the policy fights over taxes, guns, immigrati Read More -
Obama adviser hedges optimism on stricter gun laws
The Obama administration says it's confident stricter gun laws can be passed, but it's hedging its optimism by stressing how politically difficult that will be. Read More -
Tight security planned for inauguration
Spectators at inauguration events should prepare for tight security, long lines and downtown road closures. Read More -
GOP wants budget; Schumer warns they will get one
Democrats are looking to make new revenue part of the Senate's first budget in almost four years. Read More