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Holder Acknowledges U.S. Citizens Killed In Drone Strikes

5.22.13 at 7:30pm by Carrie Johnson

For the first time, the Justice Department admits that it targeted American-born al-Qaida leader Anwar al-Awlaki and that three other U.S. citizens have died in drone strikes.

In Raw Milk Case, Activists See Food Freedom On Trial

5.22.13 at 7:30pm by Maria Godoy

Activists say the case against Wisconsin dairy farmer Vernon Hershberger is about raw milk — and much more. His supporters have turned the case into a rallying cry for personal food freedom and the rights of farmers and consumers to enter into private contracts without government intervention.

Teachers In Moore Gather For 'Sharing And Healing'

5.22.13 at 7:30pm by Alan Greenblatt

What was billed as an informational meeting turned into a counseling session and a chance to recognize principals, teachers and support staff who stepped up in the crisis.

Lois Lerner's Brief And Awful Day On Capitol Hill

5.22.13 at 7:30pm by Frank James

The IRS bureaucrat showed up long enough at a House hearing into the scandal engulfing her agency to declare her innocence and her constitutional right to say no more.

Fears Of Killing Immigration Bill Doomed Same-Sex Amendment

5.22.13 at 5:30pm by David Welna

Amid warnings the proposal would shatter support for the measure, Democrats backed away from a provision that would allow gay U.S. citizens to sponsor foreign-born spouses for green cards. Advocates for gay and lesbian immigration rights accused Democrats of caving in to threats.

Costa Concordia Captain To Face Manslaughter Charges

5.22.13 at 5:30pm by Scott Neuman

Capt. Francesco Schettino is accused of negligence that led to the grounding of the ship and of abandoning the stricken vessel while a rescue of its more than 4,200 passengers and crew was still underway.

Scandal Politics: The Downstream Effect

5.22.13 at 5:30pm by Charles Mahtesian

The trio of scandals that have engulfed the White House may not be big news by 2014, but now is the time when prospective candidates must decide if they want to be on the ballot. Is the news of the moment hurting the effort?

Could African Crops Be Improved With Private Biotech Data?

5.22.13 at 5:30pm by Eliza Barclay

A plant scientist at Mars Inc., has appealed to the world's biggest life sciences companies to help him — by sharing what they already know about 100 crops that could provide better nutrition in Africa. But can the kings of agricultural intellectual property get on board with open source agricultural information for Africa?

British Driver Says She's Sorry In 'Twit And Run' Case

5.22.13 at 5:30pm by Bill Chappell

A British driver who struck a cyclist with her car — and who then bragged about the incident on Twitter — has issued an apology. The incident caused an uproar after the collision Sunday.

Oregon's Cash-Strapped Counties Reject Public Safety Levies

5.22.13 at 3:30pm by Bill Chappell

Two Oregon counties have reportedly rejected property tax increases that would have funded law enforcement and public safety services. The counties once received federal timber subsidies, but those days are over — and now they're scrambling to pay for essential services.

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