6 Reasons Size Matters To The New GOP Majorities In Congress
Big majorities are more likely to make history, either by passing new laws that really matter or by frustrating a president who has big plans.
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Medicaid's Western Push Hits Montana
After sitting out the first full year of Obamacare's Medicaid expansion, lawmakers in Montana are now talking about a limited expansion.
From Miss America To Tabloid Fodder: Bess Myerson Dies At 90
In 1945, Myerson became the first Jewish Miss America. The win to propelled her onto the national stage, but her image eventually became tainted during embarrassing missteps in the 1980s.
Speaker Election Reveals Split Among Some House Republicans
John Boehner is set to start his third two-year term as speaker. And while his election is nearly a foregone conclusion, a number of his GOP colleagues are likely voting against him on the floor.
How Anglers Are Learning To Save Fish That Get 'The Bends'
Millions of deep-water fish die every year because of barotrauma, a condition divers know as "the bends." But scientists say descending devices can help fish survive a trip to the surface.
Addiction Patients Overwhelm Vermont's Expanded Treatment Programs
Last year, Gov. Peter Shumlin devoted his entire State of the State address to Vermont's opiate addiction problem. Since then it has expanded treatment, but doctors say demand is outpacing services.
Weather: Flooding Out West, Intense Cold To The East
The East Coast is experiencing the coldest temperatures of the year, while the Pacific Northwest saw flooding and evacuations because of heavy rain.
2 Americans Face Charges Over Gambia Coup Attempt
Two U.S. citizens are charged with trying to overthrow the government of the tiny West African nation of Gambia. The charges stem from a December 30 coup attempt.
Low Gas Prices Give SUV Sales A Boost, But Automakers Take Long View
U.S. auto manufacturers have learned from the last crash and have become more nimble, an industry expert says — so when oil prices rise again, they quickly will return to building more hybrids.
Tsarnaev Defense Attorney Has Long History With High-Profile Cases
Melissa Block talks to criminal lawyer Jonathan Shapiro about Judy Clarke, one of the defense attorneys representing Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.