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Dominique Strauss-Kahn and NY maid accuser to settleBut it might not mean the end of legal troubles for Strauss-Kahn. He is awaiting a ruling on whether he is linked to 'pimping' in connection with a French prostitution ring.
Jesus statue: Lawsuit filed by atheists to remove it from Montana mountainJesus statue lawsuit: A statue of Jesus Christ near the Whitefish Mountain ski resort is on federal land. The Freedom From Religion Foundation, and an atheist skiier, have filed a lawsuit to remove the statue that's been there since 1955.
Former President George H. W. Bush expected to recoverAfter being admitted to the Texas Medical Center last Friday, former President George H. W. Bush is now predicted to be released within 72 hours. Bush served as the 41st president, taking office in 1989.
Powerball winners remain mysteriousFollowing Wednesday night's Powerball drawing, employees at the stores that likely sold the tickets celebrated with high-fives and awe. The two winners will share the $587.5 million jackpot.
NY Gov. Cuomo hurries Sandy insurance claims, rates insurersCuomo met with top insurance companies about the changes that should cut by more than half the time New Yorkers will have to wait for insurance adjusters.
NYC cop buys boots for homeless man, photo goes viralA New York City cop was caught on camera doing an act of kindness. The officer paid $75 for new boots for a homeless man on a cold night.
Sandy survivors may be rewarded with higher taxesUnless shore towns from Rhode Island to New Jersey get a big influx of aid from the state and federal governments, they will have no choice but to raise taxes on homes and businesses.
'Fiscal cliff' looms, White House and Congress continue discussionsObama and Boehner's 15-minute phone call came amid increasing anxiety that the White House and top Republicans are wasting time.
3 US citizens accused of trying to join al Qaeda indicted in CaliforniaThree young men were indicted with conspiracy to provide support to terrorists in a California court on Wednesday. The FBI says they were planning to join with Taliban militants for training in Afghanistan.
Susan Rice fails to charm GOP senatorsU.N. Ambassador Susan Rice met with Republican senators Wednesday, in an effort to diffuse criticisms surrounding her possible nomination for secretary of state. But even moderate senators walked away vowing to block the nomination.
They may have voted to legalize, but marijuana restrictions remain for studentsIn November, Washington and Colorado voted to allow adults over 21 to possess and use small amounts of marijuana legally. But at universities, which receive federal funding, smoking pot will remain a punishable offense.
Why Obama is standing with Egypt's President MorsiThe Obama administration – as the US did for years with Hozni Mubarak — wants to separate President Mohammed Morsi's domestic political maneuvers from his role as a Middle East mediator. The US needs Morsi as a peace broker between Hamas and Israel.
Petraeus scandal: Jill Kelley goes on the attackIn an attempt to recover her reputation following her involvement in the Petraeus scandal, Jill Kelley (through her attorneys and publicist) released new information on Tuesday. Among the items released were a cease-and-desist letter to a New York businessman, a complaint to the Florida bar about a Tampa attorney and a letter to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Controversy over Susan Rice's Benghazi comments continuesOn Tuesday, U.S. United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice met with Republican senators who have accused her of misleading the public following the attack on the US Embassy in Benghazi. The White House is searching for a replacement for Hillary Clinton, who plans to leave her job as secretary of state in January.
- ACLU files lawsuit over policy barring women from ground combat
The civil rights group argued in a legal complaint filed in federal court in Northern California that a military policy to bar women from combat roles on the basis of gender was unconstitutional.
With GOP lawmakers flouting anti-tax pledge, is Norquist losing power?Several senior Republicans are breaking ranks with Grover Norquist, and are willing to consider raising more money through taxes as part of a deal with Democrats to avoid a catastrophic budget meltdown.
Marvin Miller dies Tuesday. Baseball union leader fought for player benefitsMarvin Miller dies early Tuesday in New York. Marvin Miller led the Major League Players Association for 16 years, during which time players earned the right to become free agents.
Wikileaks GI Bradley Manning to argue harsh detention merits releasePfc. Bradley Manning was expected to testify about his treatment during a pretrial hearing set to begin Tuesday and run through Sunday in a military court at Fort Meade.
California beach tragedy blamed on 'sneaker waves'News of Saturday's tragedy shocked many in the small college town of Arcata on the rough Northern California coastline about 280 miles north of San Francisco.
Superstorm Sandy racks up $32 billion in NY damagesBetween the state of New York and New York City, hurricane Sandy has cost about $32 billion in losses. State and local governments already facing financial strain will turn to the federal government for aid.
