Clinton's legacy: Smart power, celebrity status

For the first time in more than two decades, Clinton is a private citizen after stepping down as secretary of state

• Feb 2, 2013

John Kerry sworn in as secretary of state

Former Mass. senator was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, becoming the 68th secretary of state

• Feb 1, 2013

Secret Service director Mark Sullivan to retire

Sullivan was an agent for more than 30 years and led the Secret Service under the last 7, which included the Colombia prostitution scandal

• Feb 1, 2013

Barney, George W. Bush's dog, dies

Beloved 12-year-old Scottish Terrier of the 43rd U.S. president died after suffering from lymphoma

• Feb 1, 2013
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Former New York Mayor Ed Koch dead at 88

Succumbs to congestive heart failure; known for combative style, pulled city from brink of financial ruin

• Feb 1, 2013

Bipartisanship baloney

John Dickerson: Today's dealmaking comes from headlocks, not hugs

• Feb 1, 2013

In farewell speech, Clinton calls for "smart power" on global stage

In some of her last remarks as secretary of state, Hillary Clinton calls for "creative diplomacy"; stresses efforts to achieve equality for women

• Feb 1, 2013

Schieffer: Hagel's nomination "may be in trouble"

"Face the Nation" host talks about the unusual and "stunning" White House response to the tough questioning of defense secretary nominee, Chuck Hagel

• Feb 1, 2013

Former NYC mayor Koch moved to intensive care

Ed Koch has been moved to intensive care for closer monitoring of the fluid in his lungs and legs, his spokesman said

• Jan 31, 2013

Hagel grilled at confirmation hearing, defends record

Defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel pledges strength on Iran, support for Israel; says "no one individual vote" defines his record

• Jan 31, 2013

Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State

A look at Hillary Clinton's four-year tenure as Secretary of State

• Jan 31, 2013
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Menendez: Donor has been reimbursed $58K for trips

N.J. senator's office calls unsubstantiated allegations he had sex with prostitutes during Dominican trips with donor who's under FBI probe "false"

• Jan 31, 2013

Obama and Hagel share "mind meld" on defense

Bob Woodward talks about the likely confirmation of Chuck Hagel as defense secretary and his shared worldview with President Obama.

• Jan 31, 2013

For Hagel, a rocky but probable path to defense secretary

Senate Democrats signal readiness to confirm Hagel as defense secretary, but Republicans are gearing up for a fight

• Jan 31, 2013

At gun hearing, Giffords calls for action; NRA stands firm

As Giffords urges Congress to "be bold, be courageous," NRA says "gun owners will not accept blame for the acts of violent or deranged criminals"

• Jan 30, 2013

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