Binders Closed: Rangel Says Mostly-Male Obama Picks 'Embarrassing'

Longtime Democratic Rep. criticizes President for lack of diversity in cabinet picks

2013-01-10

Ashley Killough CNN

(CNN) -- As President Barack Obama finalizes his cabinet picks heading into his second term, some are pointing to a noted lack of diversity among the select group. Read the complete article

Troops to Get Pay Denied Under 'Don't Ask Don't Tell'

Former service members to receive separation pay as result of $2.4 million settlement

2013-01-10

CNN Staff

(CNN) -- A group of former service members who left the military because of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy will get the full separation pay they were denied, according to a recent $2.4 million court settlement. Read the complete article

Not a Great Start For Jobless Claims in 2013

First-time claims for unemployment benefits are up 4,000 from the previous week

2013-01-10

Annalyn Kurtz CNN Money

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Happy New Year! The American economy kicked off 2013 with a small rise in new claims for unemployment benefits -- a closely-watched indicator of the health of the job market. Read the complete article

Video: Conspiracy Theorist Threatens Insurrection if "You Try to Take our Firearms"

Alex Jones rants against assault weapons bans on Piers Morgan's show

2013-01-09

By Ben Brumfield CNN

Gun advocate and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones tells Piers Morgan, “1776 will commence again if you try to take our firearms.” Read the complete article

VIDEO: Vermont City Takes Step Toward Banning Assault Rifles

State is most lenient in nation allowing concealed or open carry without permits

2013-01-09

By Marlena Baldacci CNN

A resolution passed in Burlington, Vermont’s biggest city,  could lead to a ban on assault rifles and high-capacity magazines. Read the complete article

Detective Describes Colorado Shooting Suspect's Odd Police Station Behavior

Police also play 911 calls from the July 20 shooting rampage

2013-01-09

By Casey Wian. Jim Spellman and Michael Pearson CNN

Lead detective testifies in Colorado movie shooting rampage Read the complete article

Nominated as Pentagon Chief, Hagel Vows to Fight 'Distortions'

Hagel has come under fire for suggesting diplomacy with Iran and not unquestionably supporting Israel

2013-01-08

CNN

(CNN) -- He forged his views of war and the military as a young man in mine-plagued fields of Vietnam. Now Chuck Hagel may become the first Vietnam veteran and first enlisted soldier to serve as U.S. defense secretary. Read the complete article

Obama Taps Brennan as CIA Director

Brennan has shaped the White House's aggressive drone strategy

2013-01-08

Catherine E. Shoichet and Pam Benson CNN

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- John Brennan joined the CIA as a young man after responding to a newspaper want ad. Now, at 57, he could become its next director. Read the complete article

Supreme Court Allows Federal Stem Cell Research to Continue

Supporters tout promise in treating diabetes, Parkinson's disease, cancer and spinal cord injuries

2013-01-08

Bill Mears CNN Supreme Court Producer

(CNN) -- The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a long-standing appeal from scientists who tried to block funding of stem cell research on human embryos. Read the complete article

Obama Signs Scaled-Back Sandy Aid Bill

It was the first legislative action of the new Congress

2013-01-07

CNN

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Barack Obama signed into law Sunday a $9.7 billion Superstorm Sandy aid package following delays over fiscal cliff bickering, warnings of dwindling federal funds and swirling controversy over millions of dollars for unrelated projects. Read the complete article

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