Senate Confirms Stephen Biegun To No. 2 Spot At The State Department
He's replacing John Sullivan, who is moving to Moscow to take over as the new American ambassador to Russia.

What does it cost to have cancer?
An oncologist and parents of kids with cancer share how the costs of treatment can hinder or even completely prevent a patient from getting care.
By San Francisco Chronicle / AP
Life-saving drugs costs thousands in the US. Can laws change that?
Prescription drugs are often priced higher in the U.S. than in other countries, but some legislation is trying to cut costs.
By AP
Washington may be divided, but one-party rule is common in most states
This "government trifecta" is when one political party controls the governor's office, the state Senate and the state House.
By StoryblocksTop Stories

What does it cost to have cancer?
An oncologist and parents of kids with cancer share how the costs of treatment can hinder or even completely prevent a patient from getting care.
By San Francisco Chronicle / AP
Life-saving drugs costs thousands in the US. Can laws change that?
Prescription drugs are often priced higher in the U.S. than in other countries, but some legislation is trying to cut costs.
By AP
Meet Hal, a robot helping future nurses treat patients in real time
Nursing students are using artificial intelligence and robots to train for real life patients' symptoms and concerns.
By Scripps News