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Is Kerry's Syrian Aid Shift a Game Changer?
Earlier this week, Moaz al-Khatib, the leader of the Syrian opposition coalition, had no intention of meeting with leaders from the U.S. and Europe at today's "Friends of Syria" gathering in Rome.
February 28, 2013
Bradley Manning Offers 'Naked Plea'
PFC Bradley Manning has plead guilty to 10 criminal charges related to the leak of more than 500,000 documents to WikiLeaks.
February 28, 2013
Federal Officials Outline Efforts to Combat Abuse on N.D. Reservation
The Bureau of Indian Affairs detailed for the first time on Wednesday the efforts it's made to address concerns of child abuse on the Spirit Lake reservation in North Dakota. Some residents said it wasn't enough.
February 28, 2013
Supreme Court Ruling a Blow for Future Financial Crisis Cases
The unanimous decision largely ensures no new civil fraud charges will come out of the crisis, now that five-year statute of limitations for such cases has nearly expired.
February 27, 2013
The Surprising Way Obama Is Trying to Tackle Climate Change
When President Obama tried to push for legislation on climate change during his first term, he encountered such fierce political opposition that it quickly became clear Congress wouldn't be the avenue to reform.
February 27, 2013
Will the Supreme Court Lift Political Contribution Limits?
Alabama businessman and conservative activist Shaun McCutcheon donated $33,088 to 16 candidates during the 2012 election cycle, but he wanted to give much more. So he took his case to the courts.
February 26, 2013
Do We Still Need the Voting Rights Act?
An Alabama county says the civil rights-era law is outdated. It will make its case before the Supreme Court tomorrow.
February 26, 2013
What's Changed Since the BIA Took Over at Spirit Lake?
It's been five months since the federal government took over child services at a North Dakota reservation amid reports of unchecked child abuse. What's changed?
February 25, 2013
BP Facing Up to $17 Billion in Penalties in Civil Trial
The trial, which begins today, will determine whether the oil giant was "grossly negligent" in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster.
February 25, 2013
Four Disturbing Questions About the Mumbai Terror Attack
Sebastian Rotella examines new information and materials about the Mumbai terror attacks.
February 22, 2013
Who Was Adam Lanza? Live Chat Transcript
Join a live chat on “Raising Adam Lanza” with the film’s producer Frank Koughan and Hartford Courant reporters Alaine Griffin and Josh Kovner. We’ll also be joined by Yahoo! News reporter Liz Goodwin. You can leave a question now.
February 19, 2013
Jackie and Mark Barden, Parents of Newtown Victim: Daniel Was "A Kind Little Soul"
The parents of Daniel Barden, who died at Sandy Hook Elementary School, reflect on their son's legacy.
February 19, 2013