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The political wrangling continues in Washington as Republicans and Democrats try to get their priorities enacted even as several key deadlines fast approach.

While Dakota Meyer "by all accounts deserved" to be nominated for the award, many of the claims about his bravery were exaggerated, according to McClatchy Newspapers.

The decline was not expected. It brings claims down closer to a level associated with an improving labor market.

Also: Former French President Chirac convicted of corruption; jobless claims fall to 3 1/2 year low; wrangling continues on Capitol Hill over taxes and spending.

Researchers think the treatment encourages brain cells to form new connections, allowing the brain to rewire itself to compensate for damage caused by a stroke.

One reason it was searched for over and over again on Merriam-Webster's online dictionary: Americans were looking for the right word to describe what they want from politicians.

The Russian prime minister is looking to extend his 12-year rule with a presidential bid, but massive demonstrations against the ruling party have rocked the country the past few weeks.

Hospitals have financial incentives to avoid autopsies. And a decline in the number of postmortem examinations performed means lost opportunities for improving medical care and distortions in health care statistics.

She has led a highly visible life speaking out for tax reform and the sanctity of the family and campaigning against "Obamacare" and same-sex marriage. But there may still be a few things you don't know.

Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in cities across Russia Saturday to protest alleged vote-rigging in recent parliamentary elections. The protests are the largest in the country since the fall of the Soviet Union. Reporter Peter van Dyk updates host Scott Simon from Moscow.