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President Barack Obama's plan to expand health coverage to tens of millions of Americans was dealt a serious blow Tuesday when former Senator Tom Daschle withdrew his nomination as health and human services secretary. Analysts are speculating who else might step in to craft what is sure to be a complex undertaking.

Hillary Clinton's supporters in Indiana began Tuesday evening celebrating — and ended it realizing the end might be near for her campaign.

Scientists say it is more likely that mine work itself caused the collapse of a Utah coal mine where six men are trapped. But Robert Murray, who owns the mine, attributes the collapse to an act of nature.

What do the two movies Sherlock Holmes and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus have in common? The actor Jude Law for one thing. Midgets for another. But the audiences will likely not get the two movies confused.

Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey says Republican Scott Brown's victory in the Massachusetts Senate race is not unique, but a reflection of events across the country. The Republican says there is anger at the Democrats and their initiatives, as seen by small-government activists changing the face of elections in Florida and New Jersey.

China has launched an economic stimulus package worth nearly $600 billion, which includes more government investment in infrastructure, tax deductions for exporters, and bigger subsidies to the poor and farmers. Asian markets soared in response.

Is it possible for other people to love us the way we love ourselves? Downtempo R&B singer Alina Baraz raises this question in her new song, "Keep Me In Love."

Spain defeated England to win its first title in the Women's World Cup.

The stand-up is back with another run of his Webby-winning online series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. He tells NPR's Linda Wertheimer the project still feels like a personal outing with friends from the business.

Scientists have shown that deep brain stimulation during sleep can help people retain new information. The approach could help people with memory problems related to disorders like Alzheimer's.