Hagel Silent On Absence From Defense Secretary Announcement
President Obama has nominated Ashton Carter as the next secretary of defense. But perhaps highlighting some inner drama, Chuck Hagel was a no-show.

Beloved Hollywood mountain lion P-22 draws thousands of mourners
Wildlife officials had to capture and ultimately euthanize the beloved animal after encounters with humans.
By Jae C. Hong / AP
Do State of the Union speeches still matter?
Does this annual tradition of our president addressing Congress still have the same impact that it used to?
By Mariam Zuhaib / AP
Ohio governor orders 'urgent evacuation' of town following derailment
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine warned of potential for a "catastrophic explosion" and advised residents of East Palestine, Ohio to evacuate the area.
By Gene J. Puskar / APTop Stories

Beloved Hollywood mountain lion P-22 draws thousands of mourners
Wildlife officials had to capture and ultimately euthanize the beloved animal after encounters with humans.
By Jae C. Hong / AP
Do State of the Union speeches still matter?
Does this annual tradition of our president addressing Congress still have the same impact that it used to?
By Mariam Zuhaib / AP
From Great Resignation to Great Rethink, the workforce is changing
Many people left their jobs amid the pandemic, but experts found workers are actually switching jobs to find more flexible environments.
By Scripps News