Giffords speaking more, "recognizes everybody"
Family friend says congresswoman shot Jan. 8 "continues to speak more and improve" in grueling daily therapy
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Madame Tussauds debuts U.S. presidents exhibit
D.C. wax museum opens revamped exhibit that shows all the presidents together for the first time
Budget battle in wisconsin spurs mass protests
Democratic state senators have reportedly left the state to protest a plan that curtails public workers' benefits
Obama to Meet with Steve Jobs, Other Tech Leaders
President to Meet with Tech Leaders as He Battles Republicans Over Investments in Innovation
Bill Cosby Honored by U.S. Navy
Washington Unplugged: Actor, Comedian & Sailor Was Named an Honorary Chief Petty Officer at Washington Ceremony
Rove: Republicans Should Avoid the Birther Debate
Republican Operative Karl Rove Says the Persistent Birther Debate is a "Trap" Set by the White House to Make Republicans Look Bad
Health Care Law Alaska Enactment Halted by Gov.
Gov. Sean Parnell Refuses to Implement Federal Health Care Overhaul Citing Fla. Judge's Ruling
"Unplugged, Under 40": Mike Lee's Path to the Senate
Washington Unplugged: Freshman Senator Mike Lee of Utah on His Upbringing, Philosophy and His New Temporary Workspace
Utah Lawmakers Want Permits for Illegal Workers
As Several States Consider Immigration Reforms Similar to Arizona's Controversial Laws, a Bipartisan Pair of Utah Lawmakers say Their Plan Will Generate Millions for their State
Pentagon Chief: China Lags U.S. on Stealth Jet
Early Test of Beijing's Stealth Fighter Doesn't Make Up "Huge Disparity" between U.S., China, Sec. Robert Gates Tells Congress
Gates: Guantanamo Not Likely to Be Closed
Defense Secretary Tells Senate Committee Prospect of Closure - One of Obama's Major Campaign Promises - Is Very Low
Scott Brown Sex Abuse Revelation "Human, Not Political"
Politico Reporter Says People Will Draw Inspiration from Senator's Memoir, Story
Glenn Beck Lashes Out at Google
Conservative Commentator Warns "There is a Strange Thing Going on" With Google and U.S. Government, Urges Viewers to do Independent Research
Michele Bachmann Sidesteps Birther Question
In Interview, Bachmann Says "It Isn't for Me to State" if Obama is a Citizen
Boehner: If Obama Won't Lead, We Will
House Speaker Takes Aim at Obama's Budget in Interview, Says He Has "Real Doubts" About the Possibility for Agreement
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Christa Pike critically ill, intubated after botched execution, attorneys say
FlyDubai co-pilot was fired from Oman Air job for "extremist views," sources say
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Trump vows Iran war to end "very quickly" as more troops head to Mideast
Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional
Pathologist to present findings questioning whether Epstein killed himself
Trump says Europe will release "massive amount" of diesel oil from stockpiles
Photo of Jane Doe shared in Snapchat group on night of alleged rape
