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The bill still must be reconciled with a House bill that doesn't mention women and the draft, and it faces a veto threat from President Obama over, among other things, the closure of Guantanamo Bay.

A combination of partisanship, upcoming mid-term elections and divided Republicans in the House helped mold a Congress this session that had trouble passing even must-pass bills.

Councilwoman Cathy Bevins has political ties to the target of one of the Inspector General's investigations.

The Republican presidential candidate hadn't received a single endorsement from his Senate colleagues until this week.

Members of the Sept. 11 commission are launching a series of panel discussions to investigate what has changed since their report was issued. Last summer, the bipartisan group made more than 40 recommendations on how to prevent future terrorist attacks. Pam Fessler reports on what has -- and hasn't -- been done.

Lam's five years as the territory's chief executive was marked by widespread protests against her government.

NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Elizabeth Alexander, president of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, about the initiative to spend $250 million in grants to reconsider monuments across the U.S.

While New York's governor has toughened gun laws in a bill signing, Tennessee's governor is focusing on "hardening" schools — showing how differently states are addressing gun violence.

The curated exhibition includes 50 years of recorded theatre, actor and director interviews, and rare photographs.

China has long quashed any memory of the killings, when the government ordered in the army to end the months-long protests and uphold Communist rule. The death toll remains unknown to this day.

Residents criticize proposed council district lines for splitting communities.

“Somehow a shame was put on this story.”

Legislation is promised to slow the project and to plan Maryland’s energy future.

Council Chairman Patoka says a new executive will be picked on January 6.

“It’s about people’s lives,” redistricting commission told.

Spending plan limits initiatives and braces for economic uncertainty.

They are pushing for solutions following decades of neglect.

Opponents cite community concerns, while county officials say the project will help meet federal housing obligations.

County Council is set to vote on her nominee Monday night.

Opponents say it dilutes non-white voting power.