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Chicago public school teachers pose for a photo on a picket line as their strike extends into a fifth day.

Chicago Teachers Say They Have Outline Of A Deal To End Strike

Negotiators for the Chicago teachers union and the public school system appear closer to a possible contract agreement, but the strike continues for a fifth day.

French Commander Cautious About Al-Qaida Leaders' Deaths

The head of France's joint chiefs of staff says he thinks one of the leaders, Abdelhamid Abou Zeid, is probably dead, but he's less certain about Mokhtar Belmokhtar. The government of Chad over the weekend said the leaders had been killed in fighting in Mali.

Manslaughter Charges Upgraded In Florida A&M Hazing Case

Twelve former members of the Florida A&M marching band are charged in the hazing death of drum major Robert Champion. The charges have now been upgraded to manslaughter. Champion's parents said Tuesday that they are encouraged by the stiffer charges.

Washington State Rep. <a href="http://houserepublicans.wa.gov/ed-orcutt/">Ed Orcutt</a> has apologized for saying "the act of riding a bike results in greater emissions of carbon dioxide from the rider," after an email with a bike shop owner sparked criticism. Here, a cyclist rides in Seattle last year.

Cyclists Do Not Emit More Carbon Than Cars, State Legislator Admits

Days after angering cyclists with his contention that people who ride bikes don't help pay for roads — and stating that "the act of riding a bike results in greater emissions of carbon dioxide from the rider," Washington State Rep. Ed Orcutt has apologized for his words.

Ten years and $60 billion in taxpayer funds later, Iraq is still so unstable and broken that even its leaders question whether U.S. efforts to rebuild it were worth the cost. That's the finding of a report to Congress by Stuart Bowen, the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction.

U.S. Spent Too Much In Iraq, Got Little In Return, Watchdog Report Says

Iraqi and U.S. officials interviewed for the report by the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction said the $60 billion the U.S. spent on reconstruction efforts in Iraq "should have accomplished more." The findings could portend what lies ahead for the U.S. in Afghanistan where it is also engaged in reconstruction.

President Obama, with House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) behind him, delivering his State of the Union address last January.

On 'Fiscal Cliff,' Majority Of Public Sides With Democrats, Pew Poll Says

Fifty-five percent of those surveyed said President Obama is making a "serious effort" to work with Republicans. Just 32 percent said Republicans are making a serious effort to work with the Democratic president.

Singer Richie Havens Dies

The iconic American folksinger died Monday morning of a sudden heart attack at his home in Jersey City, N.J. He apparently never fully recovered from kidney surgery he underwent a year and a half ago. Havens was 72 years old.

A photo of J.D. Salinger taken in September 1961.

Book News: Letters Reveal A Caustic But Affectionate Salinger

Also: an unusual job posting on Craigslist; a guided tour of George Saunders' desktop; and charges of nepotism at The New York Times.

Ban On Assault Rifles Unlikely, NRA Chief Says

David Keene said Sunday on CNN that Congress is not going to be able to pass as assault weapons ban. The comments come in the wake of a call by the White House and some lawmakers to ban assault weapons and curb the size of ammunition clips.

<strong>Why Is Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Smiling?</strong> Maybe because someone might be willing to pay $100 to send him a message.

Why Are Investors In Like With Facebook Again?

Facebook's stock sank after its initial public offering last May. But since the new year began, its share price has soared nearly 20 percent.

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