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Repeal of the health law is unlikely to succeed, but Republicans are setting their sights on some vulnerable provisions. If they succeed, it would affect the country's direction in health spending and coverage.

Four of the Pentagon's top civilian officials, including the defense secretary, resigned or were fired this week. The timing of these moves is raising questions and concerns about national security.

Army captain Tom Moore is the oldest artist to top the BBC's singles chart, with a singalong cover of "You'll Never Walk Alone." He raised millions for the NHS by walking laps around his garden.

Critic Alan Cheuse likes his books thoughtfully plotted — and 2011 has made him a happy reader. A tiger haunts, a teen flees, ballplayers dream and vampires reign in beautifully conceived stories from new and distinguished authors.

Marta Karolyi and her husband, Bela, have helped develop the top women gymnasts in the world since the '70s, first in Romania and now the U.S. At 73, she's now ready to join her husband in retirement.

Saudi Arabia is known for its oil, but it is also one of the world's great producers of dates, which are now in season.

The 19-year-old will be sentenced to life without parole for the state charges. He faces an additional 27 charges at the federal level, one of which carries a possible death sentence.

The International Court of Justice ruled Israel must halt its assault on the southern Gaza city, calling the humanitarian situation "disastrous."

While former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is still seen as having an edge in his state's Senate primary, recent and past comments about race have dampened enthusiasm for him among some voters.