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Judges slap down Obama 'recess appointments.' Case headed to Supreme Court?

President Obama's appointments to the labor-relations board were unconstitutional because they bypassed the Senate, a court ruled Friday. Recess appointments have been a tactic of both parties.

Heroin: Small cities, even rural towns face growing problems

Harbaugh family on Super Bowl rivalry: "Can it end in a tie?"

Presidential libraries: from Boston to Honolulu ... or maybe Chicago

14 Republicans who might run in 2016

Gun lobby: Congress doesn't have the muscle to pass gun control (+video)

Seven questions and answers about the inauguration

Tax VOX What the 'fiscal cliff' deal means for states

Egg farm investigation leads to 10 arrests

Drunk driving: Can blood-alcohol test be forced? Case reaches Supreme Court.

Energy Voices A look at the future of biofuels

Supreme court will hear gay marriage arguments in March

In 'fiscal cliff' deal, Joe Biden upstages President Obama (+ video)

Change Agent Restoring US native prairies, acre by acre, yard by yard

Maine same-sex couples marry in first hours of law

Wind energy: Boom sputters as industry tax credit is set to expire

Midwest blizzard leaves some stranded

How is winter storm affecting holiday travel? (+video)

Blizzard conditions, from Kansas to Wisconsin, close schools (+video)

Decoder Wire What counts as a tax hike? Not Boehner 'fallback' plan, says antitax group

The Simple Dollar Four tips for negotiating low hotel prices

The Simple Dollar For great vacation deals, find local destinations

Change Agent Number of volunteers in US hits highest level since 2005

Supreme Court invites lawyer to argue DOMA is outside their jurisdiction

Same-sex couples trade first 'I do's' in Washington