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Monsignor William Lynn leaves the Criminal Justice Center in Philadelphia in March.

Catholic Abuse Case Going To Jury In Philadelphia

In a Philadelphia courtroom Thursday, jurors will hear closing arguments in a historic case involving the Catholic sex abuse scandal. William Lynn, a monsignor in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, is the first high-level church official to be tried for his involvement in covering up child abuse.

Adam Steltzner, the leader of the rover's entry, descent and landing engineering team, cheers after Curiosity touched down safely on Mars on Sunday.

So You Landed On Mars. Now What?

Adam Steltzner, the leader of the Mars rover's entry, descent and landing engineering team, says he was terrified of "a false positive celebration" in the control room. Fortunately for him, Curiosity landed perfectly. Now he's eyeing Jupiter's moon.

Report Dampens Hope For Near-Term Jobs Growth

Economists looked at the unexpectedly bleak Labor Department report and said it gave little reason to believe the employment situation will improve in upcoming months.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has proposed eliminating teacher tenure.

N.J. Governor Puts Teacher Tenure In Hot Seat

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has zeroed in on tenure as he aims to get rid of ineffective teachers and improve that state's schools. Teacher advocates say schools need to adopt a better evaluation process rather than eliminate tenure.

During past State of the Union addresses, the aisle clearly divided the two parties — as in this photo from President Obama's address last year, in which Democrats are standing and Republicans sitting.

New State Of The Union Question: Found A Date Yet?

To show their commitment to bipartisanship, some Republicans and Democrats have pledged to sit with a member of the other party while listening to President Obama's speech Tuesday night. That's led pundits and lawmakers alike to bestow a new nickname on the usually solemn State of the Union: Date Night!

President Obama, shown answering questions during a news conference Tuesday, is expected to hit the billion-dollar mark in fundraising for his re-election bid. His Republican opponent may raise that much as well.

2012: The Year Of The Billion-Dollar Campaigns?

President Obama's re-election committee is expected to raise at least $1 billion, and Republicans have high hopes that their nominee will reach the 10-figure level as well. One billion dollars could buy up all the Super Bowl ads — for the last four Super Bowls.

After a long job search, Alice Eastman, a once highly paid professional, now works at Target. "I've climbed to pretty much the top of the one ladder, and now I'm starting at the bottom rung of a different ladder. It's a job. It's not a career," she says.

When Hard Times Means Leaving A Career For A Job

Alice Eastman, a single mother living in Wheaton, Ill., tried to make ends meet on unemployment while she hunted for a job in her field after being laid off in 2010. After a long, fruitless search, Eastman, a once highly paid professional, took a minimum-wage job at Target.

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama listen as a choir performs during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.

Obama Takes New Approach To Black Voters For 2012

While President Obama would have spoken at the groundbreaking for the new National Museum of African American History and Culture no matter when it happened, his appearance Wednesday highlighted a shift in his outreach to African-American voters.

Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry speaks about Israel during a news conference in New York on Tuesday.

Perry To Israel: 'Help Is On The Way'

Texas Gov. Rick Perry on Tuesday addressed his opposition to Palestinian statehood and blasted the White House's handling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Not all of the GOP presidential hopefuls agreed. And some in the administration say Obama's support of Israel has been "unshakable."

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen (right) and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday. The Pentagon is tasked with cutting $450 billion from its budget in the next 10 years.

Defense Leaders Make The Case Against Budget Cuts

Military leaders are promoting their branch's respective strengths in hopes of softening the super committee's blow, while private industry executives have warned against losing the country's industrial base.

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