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Woman Who Allegedly Posed As Newtown Victim's Aunt Is Arrested

Authorities say Nouel Alba of the Bronx pretended to be a relative of a 6-year-old victim and collected donations for a "funeral fund." When confronted about it, they allege, she lied to FBI agents. So far, she's only been charged with lying to authorities. Other charges could follow.

Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) leaves after his weekly news briefing at the U.S. Capitol Thursday. Boehner said negotiations with President Barack Obama to are stalled until the White House offers more federal budget spending cuts.

Obama And Boehner Meet Again; 'Fiscal Cliff' Still Looms

President Obama hosted House Speaker John Boehner Thursday, spending nearly an hour together in which they discussed ways to avert the looming "fiscal cliff" of spending cuts and tax hikes that will arrive at the end of 2012. Boehner left the White House at 6 p.m., apparently without reaching a deal.

And, Another One: Kansas City School Closings For Thursday

Updated: Wednesday, 7:49 p.m.Here we go again. Some school districts across the Kansas City metro are calling for another snow day Thursday as a result of…

Kansas City School Closings For Monday, March 3

Updated 7:19 p.m.Snowy, winter weather made another visit to the Kansas City area over the weekend, bringing multiple inches of snow and subzero…

Scientists Probe How Coronavirus Might Travel Through The Air

Simply talking could produce tiny particles of mucus and saliva that might carry the coronavirus, experts say. How much these airborne particles matter for the spread of this disease is controversial.

At a job fair in San Diego this week, Navy Sailor E-5 Cedric Washington spoke to Sim Garriotti from Lockheed Martin while interviewing for a potential position.

Just 96,000 Jobs Added To Payrolls; Unemployment Rate Dips To 8.1 Percent

Job growth was weak — yet another sign that the sluggish economy continues to struggle to produce jobs.

Tatyana McFadden has won medals at the Paralympic Games in 2004 and 2008. At this year's games in London, she's participating in every wheelchair race from the 100-meter sprint to the marathon.

Paralympian's Pursuit Enables Aspiring Athletes

Champion wheelchair racer Tatyana McFadden's fight to compete alongside able-bodied athletes opened up civil rights laws providing more opportunities for her sister and other disabled athletes. The sisters will compete against each other at the Paralympic Games in London.

Images of President Trump and former President Barack Obama are on television as traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

FACT CHECK: Who Gets Credit For The Booming U.S. Economy?

President Trump and former President Obama both claim credit for the economy. Democrats argue that Trump inherited an economy that was already strong, while Republicans insist he turned it around.

A World War I memorial cross sits in Bladensburg, Md., just outside Washington, D.C. The federal government asked the Supreme Court to rule in favor of the cross, which critics say is an unconstitutional state religious endorsement. Arguments are scheduled to be heard this week.

Cross Clash Could Change Rules For Separation Of Church And State

This week, the newly constituted conservative Supreme Court majority will weigh how the federal government should treat religious symbols paid for with taxpayer funds.

'Modern Sounds' Re-Release Revives Ray Charles' 1962 Venture Into Country

Fifty-seven years ago, Charles released two albums that helped extend the reach of country music. Though initially perceived as a novelty, a re-release of the albums proves they were anything but.

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