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Why, after all these years, the Senate is working on a budget (+VIDEO)

Senate Democrats didn't pass a budget resolution for the previous three years, but they are taking steps to do it this year. Three things, in particular, have changed.

Wary of petting, dog relents in company of former, current master

What are the chances of an American pope? This time, not zero (+video)

Lion mauling death: How dangerous are private zoos? (+video)

Life after 'sequester': Does federal budget have $1 trillion in fat to cut?

Gun trafficking bill passes Senate panel. Is that it for Obama gun agenda?

Energy Voices The richest oil barons in the US

1,000 flights canceled due to major Midwest snowstorm

'Keep out of reach of pets': Green cleaners not necessarily safe for pets

Does Keystone XL report let Obama off the hook on climate pledge?

Decoder Wire Ann Romney blames media for Mitt's loss. Is that right? (+video)

Baby gorilla at Cincinnati Zoo has many mothers, some with moustaches

Does Mitt Romney have a political life after losing the presidency? (+video)

In Gear Utah wants to ban smoking in cars with kids

Why backroom deals are out in 'sequester' talks

Why Republicans think Obama's back is against the wall on 'sequester'

Domestic violence law clears House, but some Republicans aren't happy

Illinois man convicted in noose attack ordered to write essay on lynching

Rosa Parks honored with statue (+video)

The Monitor's View In Syria, US mission creep with moral creep

Modern Parenthood Food stamps for pets provide more wiggle room in the home budget for 'Fluffy'

'Sequester' scare tactics? White House details 'devastating' 50-state impact. (+video)

If not 'sequester,' then what? Five ideas from left and right.

Snowstorm moves through Midwest, threatens New England (+video)

Decoder Wire Florida Gov. Rick Scott reverses stance on Medicaid. Win for White House? (+video)