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Have recent controversies "paralyzed" Washington?

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A "Face the Nation" panel examines whether D.C. lawmakers can now get any actual policymaking done

Cornyn condemns "culture of cover-ups and intimidation" at WH

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Texas GOP senator says recent controversies amount to a "trend line" in the Obama administration

Watch: WH not living up to promises of transparency, Chaffetz says

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How design colors the mind

The psychology of design and color has been applied to analysts' offices, jails, even locker rooms to surprising effect

A tour through the Hutongs of Beijing

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In China the labyrinthine streets known as Hutongs re-define your typical "old" part of town - some date back centuries, to the Yuan and Ming dynasties

Read: Gardens in the sky

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The War in Chicago

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An honor student shot dead, an innocent victim of a gang war. An "48 Hours" investigation into drugs, guns, gangs and the battle for Chicago

The mind of a killer: Unraveling the lies of Jodi Arias

Convicted of murder, "48 Hours" interviews were used as evidence in her trial. Will Arias get the death penalty for killing Travis Alexander?

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Montreal by Winter

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Remarkable video shows off the beauty of Montreal during winter

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Teen tackles cancer diagnosis

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After close friend's death, Jack Andraka, 16, develops cheaper, quicker detection method for pancreatic, ovarian and lung cancer

Watch: Teen turns algae into alternative fuel

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Why marry? Three generations tell their wedding stories

If tying the knot is no longer socially required to have kids or be successful, then why marry at all? Three generations tell their stories

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A Long and Dangerous Journey

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Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/PT: Thousands of Afghan boys are fleeing their war-torn country to make it to Europe in one of the largest child migrations in modern times and some of them die along the way. Anderson Cooper reports.

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May 19 11:41 AM

WH adviser: "Partisan fishing expeditions" won't distract Obama

While admitting IRS scandal is "inexcusable," senior Obama adviser Dan Pfeiffer defends administration's handling of three ongoing controversies to Bob Schieffer

May 19 5:47 PM

Could cop have avoided accidentally killing NY student?

L.I. officer made split-second decision when gunman had Hofstra student in a headlock; Andrea Rebello honored at commencement

Read: Long Island police defend Hofstra student killing

May 19 10:05 AM

Allegedly random murder, "hate crime," stuns NYC

Victim appears to have been randomly murdered for being gay by rage-filled man on a Greenwich Village rampage with friends

May 19 8:55 AM

North Korea fires short-range missiles for second day

Unclear if missiles are further provocation or routine tests, as four launches in two days aimed at sea

May 19 1:51 PM

AP president blasts "unconstitutional" phone records probe

Gary Pruitt says there's already been a chilling effect on AP sources after secret Justice Dept. probe was revealed

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Home tweet home: Birdhouses

May 19 6:55 AM

Iran hangs alleged U.S., Israeli spies

State radio said two men were executed after being convicted of spying for Mossad and the CIA

May 19 8:36 AM

Two imprisoned over killing Malcolm X's grandson

Malcolm Shabazz was beaten to death in a bar near Mexico City; hundreds mourn civil rights icon's grandson

May 19 7:22 AM

Dressing down a culture for refusing to dress up

One Notre Dame professor crusading against "a nation of slobs" seeks to teach her students the lost art of more elegant attire (with poll)

May 19 12:21 PM

Battered mini-golf course gets back on its feet

Bill Geist meets Glenn Lynn, who has designed more than 400 mini-golf courses, and is adding one affected by Superstorm Sandy to his list

May 18 8:39 PM

Official: Broken rail eyed in Conn. train crash

National Transportation Safety Board member said the broken rail is of substantial interest to investigators

May 19 8:20 AM

Afghanistan to ask India for military aid

India's growing geopolitical importance on display as China and Afghanistan make high-level visits

May 19 4:25 PM

Republicans continue beating Benghazi drum

As Democrats try to put the controversy over Benghazi attack to rest, the GOP hit the Sunday circuit, hammering home their concerns

Related: Full coverage of the U.S. Consulate attack in Benghazi

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"Seinfeld": Where are they now?

May 19 1:11 PM

Obama to discuss legality of drone program

In a landmark speech this week, the president will defend various counterterrorism practices drawing ire

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