California teacher with past in porn loses appeal

A middle school teacher who was fired after students learned she had appeared in pornography has lost her appeal to return to the classroom. Read More

WATCH: White House calls NRA video repugnant, cowardly

The White House says a National Rifle Association video referencing President Barack Obama's daughters is "repugnant and cowardly." Read More

WATCH: Former Pres. Clinton: Hillary will live to 120

Former President Bill Clinton says his wife is fighting fit after recovering from a blood clot. Read More

Poll: 6 in 10 favor stricter gun laws

A new Associated Press-GfK poll finds that nearly six in 10 Americans want stricter gun laws following last month's deadly elementary school shooting in Connecticut. Read More

WATCH: Obama unveils $500 million gun violence package

President Barack Obama is announcing a $500 million package of executive actions and legislative proposals aimed at reducing gun violence. Read More

In letters, children ask Obama to change gun laws

The White House says President Barack Obama will be joined by children who sent letters expressing concern about gun crimes when he announces proposals Wednesday to reduce gun violence. Read More

AP source: Interior Secretary Ken Salazar leaving

An administration official says Interior Secretary Ken Salazar will leave the Obama administration in March. Read More

Director defends `Zero Dark Thirty' torture scenes

Director Kathryn Bigelow is defending torture scenes in "Zero Dark Thirty," saying the military hunt for Osama bin Laden wasn't free of moral consequences. Read More

Ex-SC Gov. Sanford to announce run for Congress

Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford plans to announce Wednesday he is running for his old congressional seat. Read More

US taps pension fund to avoid passing debt limit

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says the government has begun borrowing from the federal employee pension fund to keep operating without surpassing its debt limit. Read More