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Attorney General Eric Holder has endured a rocky relationship with lawmakers during his tenure. But he's all they have until his successor is confirmed.

Attorney General Holder Jokes That Republicans Have 'A New Fondness For Me'

6:00pm March 19, 2015

by Carrie Johnson

The Senate has delayed confirming Holder's successor, Loretta Lynch. Democratic Sen. Richard Durbin says Lynch has been "asked to sit in the back of the bus when it comes to the Senate calendar."

Pathologists use slides like this one to look for signs of cancer in breast tissue.

How Much Can Women Trust That Breast Cancer Biopsy?

5:06pm March 19, 2015

by Nancy Shute

Pathologists are great at spotting cancer, but less so at identifying atypical cells or DCIS, a study finds. That could lead to women getting too much treatment — or not enough.

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When The KKK Was Mainstream

1:44pm March 19, 2015

by Linton Weeks

In 1920s America the insidious Invisible Empire was not only visible; it participated in otherwise polite society.

Your Drinking Habits May Be Influenced By How Much You Make

8:30am March 19, 2015

by Nancy Shute

Genetic differences explain more of the wide variation in drinking habits among people with low incomes, while higher-income people tended to drink alike.

Staghorn coral planted by scientists in the Florida Keys. Researchers hope to give the same sort of boost to the world's shrinking population of pillar coral, now that they can raise the creatures in a laboratory.

Scientists Catch Up On The Sex Life Of Coral To Help Reefs Survive

7:54am March 19, 2015

by Christopher Joyce

It's all in the timing. Biologists haven't been able to breed embryos of the rare, pillar coral in the lab because it's been tough to catch the creatures in the act.

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He's Fixing A Hole

6:50am March 19, 2015

A cement truck tipped over in Brooklyn this week, sending cement flowing all over the street. One man took advantage of the situation, shoveling the spillage to fill an especially annoying pothole.

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Blue Shield Of California Loses Its Tax-Exempt Status

6:03am March 19, 2015

by Richard Gonzales

One of California's largest health insurers, Blue Shield of California, could be on the hook for a massive tax bill after the state revoked its tax-exempt status. The company is appealing the decision which could cost the health insurer tens of millions of dollars a year. The dispute comes as the nonprofit is facing mounting criticism for operating like a for-profit company.

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The Secret Service released this photo of a "quad copter" that crashed on the White House grounds Jan. 26.

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No Charges For Operator Of Drone That Crashed At White House

5:53am March 19, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The U.S. Attorney's Office said the decision followed a Secret Service investigation into the Jan. 26 incident. The FAA is conducting its own review.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel failed to capture a majority of the vote last month, forcing him into a runoff. It's highlighting a divide among Democrats playing out nationally.

Chicago Mayor's Race Reveals Deep Divide In Democratic Party

7:39pm March 18, 2015

by David Schaper

Progressives contend former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel favors the wealthy over the working class. But Emanuel's moderate backers say he's more inclusive than he gets credit for.

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WATCH: Police Detonate 20,000 Pounds Of Fireworks

7:23pm March 18, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The Midland, Texas, Police Department and others assisted the ATF in detonating the illegal fireworks. It took them 3 1/2 days.