Newtown weighs fate of Conn. school where 26 died

Newtown residents have turned their attention to the fate of an elementary school where a gunman killed 20 first-graders and six educators last month. Read More

'Zero Dark Thirty' captures No. 1 at box office

"Zero Dark Thirty" hunted down the top spot at the box office - and easily won it. Read More

Priest, ex-teacher face sex trial in Philadelphia

The second trial to stem from a landmark investigation of priest sexual abuse in the Philadelphia Archdiocese is set to start Monday. Read More

Average US gasoline jumps 7 cents after 3 months of plunging prices

After months of dropping, gas prices are back on the upswing. Read More

Connecticut police say gun permit requests have surged after Newtown school shootings

Police in several Connecticut towns say they've seen a large increase in gun permit applications since the Newtown school shootings last month. Read More

Google's ultrafast Internet draws startups to KC

Google's new superfast Internet connection is creating a tech startup culture in Kansas City. Read More

Will longer school year help or hurt US students?

Longer winter breaks and shorter summer vacations are ideas being tested around the country as school districts debate whether to extend the school year. Read More

NRA says Congress will not pass weapons ban

The National Rifle Association president says Congress is not likely to pass a new ban on assault weapons. Read More

Hitting the debt limit: What bills would be paid?

In the summer of 2011, a debt crisis like the current one loomed. Read More

Sen. Corker raises issue of Hagel's `temperament'

A Republican senator says he thinks the issue of "overall temperament" will come up during former Sen. Chuck Hagel's confirmation hearing to be defense secretary. Read More