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Key Republicans say Chuck Hagel now likely to be confirmed

Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham have led the opposition to Chuck Hagel's nomination to be secretary of defense. Now, both say former Sen. Hagel is likely to be confirmed.

Next for Carnival Triumph cruise passengers? A 2-hour bus ride and $500.

Decoder Wire The State of the Union is ... boring?

The Monitor's View Are Obama's state-of-the-union ideas the antidote to economic fears?

Obama girds for State of the Union address. His Republican opponents do too.

Do US drone kills need an oversight board? How would it work? (+video)

"Being Mandela": Nelson Mandela's granddaughters on reality show

Will John Brennan get hit hard for drone policies in Senate hearing? (+video)

Chapter & Verse Laura Ingalls Wilder chronicles pioneer life for multiple generations

Monopoly game piece: in with the cat, out with the iron (+video)

Robert Reich Immigration, corporations, and the real debate over US citizenship

Can drone strikes target US citizens? Critics say rules are vague.

Did 'sequester' backfire? Obama calls for 'smarter solution.'

Matt Damon will appear on 'House of Lies' as a 'maniacal' version of himself

Stock market dives after Dow hits 14,000

After his rough Senate hearing, Chuck Hagel gets a boost from backers

Obama skeet shooting: NRA says it's a ploy to confiscate guns

Iran says US offer of direct talks a 'step forward, but...'

Decoder Wire Obama Super Bowl interview: Should he expect a grilling?

Opinion This is my black history

'30 Rock' series finale: What happened to Liz Lemon and co.?

'30 Rock': The 10 best episodes

Hillary Clinton: 'I don't see myself getting back into politics' (+video)

Chapter & Verse Amy Poehler will release an 'nonlinear diary,' her first book, in 2014

Obama: Compromise or 'political conquest'?