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Battle Against Islamic State 'Long And Difficult,' Hagel Says

The defense secretary told a House panel today that the U.S. and its allies had made progress against the militant group, but the Islamic State posed a "serious threat" to U.S. interests.

San Diego Lifeguard Sgt. Ed Harris shown here as an interim city councilman in 2014.

San Diego Councilman Plans To Run For Atkins' Assembly Seat

San Diego City Councilman Ed Harris confirmed Wednesday that he plans to run for Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins seat in two years, when she will be termed out.

Randy Jackson, left, with Paula Abdul, center, and Simon Cowell; the original judges on Fox's American Idol.

Farewell To Randy Jackson, An Example Of All That Ails 'American Idol'

As founding judge Randy Jackson announces his departure from American Idol, NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says he embodies all that's wrong with a pioneering show that's become a pop culture cliche.

Few police departments have required officers to wear body cameras, but that's changing after the events in Ferguson, Mo., this summer.

After Ferguson, Police Body Cameras Catching On

The Columbia, Mo., police department gave its officers body cameras in July, saying they could help exonerate officers from claims of abuse of force. After Ferguson, the demand for cameras surged.

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky walks to his office to meet with new GOP senators-elect at the Capitol on Wednesday.

Mitch McConnell's Mission: Making The Senate Work Again

Kentucky Republican Mitch McConnell has wanted to be Senate majority leader since grade school. Now, as he starts his sixth term in office, he'll finally get his wish.

Workers assemble Volkswagen Passat sedans at the German automaker's plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., on June 12, 2013. The automaker announced a new policy Wednesday that would allow interaction with labor unions at the plant.

New Volkswagen Policy OKs Interactions With Unions At U.S. Factory

The automaker said the new would allow dialogue with groups, including unions. It comes months after the United Auto Workers lost a vote to represent workers at the Chattanooga, Tenn., factory.

A house on the central Jersey Shore coast collapsed after Superstorm Sandy hit in 2012. Richard Ford said he focused on houses in the wake of the storm in his new book, <em>Let Me Be Frank With You,</em> because they have an "almost iconic status." "A house is where you look out the window and see the world," he says.

Author Richard Ford Says 'Let Me Be Frank' About Aging And Dying

The Pulitzer Prize-winning writer's new book centers on Frank Bascombe, a 68-year-old man dealing with his aging body, a dying friend and his ex-wife, who has Parkinson's.

Peter Thum visited a military base in Rwanda where destruction of small arms took place in 2009.

Turning Weapons Into High-End Watches

A high-end jewelry company recycles the components of assault rifles into watches, rings and other luxe jewelry items. Each sale then funds the destruction of weapons in Africa.

Andy Warhol's Triple Elvis [Ferus Type] is set to be auctioned at Christie's, and expectations are high — but Warhol's estate won't see any of the money.

Famous Paintings Sell For Millions At Auction, But The Artist Gets Zero

Unlike novelists and musicians, visual artists don't get royalties for their work. New legislation aims to fix this by taxing public sales, but auction houses Christie's and Sotheby's oppose the idea.

National Park Service To Consider Tripling Cabrillo Entrance Fees At Wednesday Meeting

The National Park Service is considering raising the cost from $5 to $15 for vehicles to drive onto the Cabrillo National Monument at the tip of Point Loma.

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