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'Jihad Jane' Creates A Calamity For Authorities  |   

In online chat rooms, she called herself "Jihad Jane." Her real name is Colleen LaRose. And she represents law enforcement's worst nightmare. A petite, 46-year-old blond from the leafy suburbs of Philadelphia, she is what investigators worry is the new face of terrorism.

Senate Approves Measure To Extend Jobless Benefits  |   

The legislation would give months of continued jobless checks to people who have been out of work for more than half a year and help the unemployed pay for health insurance. The 62-36 vote came over protests from conservatives who say the bill adds too much to the $12.5 trillion national debt.

Roberts Slams 'Pep Rally' Scene At State Of Union  |   

President Obama's criticism of a recent high court decision on campaign spending, delivered during his State of the Union address, has drawn a rebuke from the chief justice. Speaking to a group of law students, Roberts said officials are entitled to criticize the court's decisions, but he questioned the setting Obama chose, and the "decorum" of the House and Senate.

Obama Would Hike Medicare Taxes On Wealthy  |   

If President Obama's proposal to apply a Medicare levy to investment income had been in place in 2008, the Obamas would have paid roughly $75,000 more in taxes that year.

Chile's Transfer Of Power Complicates Recovery  |   

Chile is on the verge of a political transition. Outgoing President Michelle Bachelet is trying to preserve her reputation after the earthquake, while the president-elect, Sebastian Pinera, is trying to establish his reputation as a man who can rebuild the damaged country.

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