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In this April 5, 2009 image, a rocket is lifted off from its launch pad in Musudan-ri, North Korea.

North Korea Warns Of Nuke Test, More Rocket Launches

North Korea's top governing body warned Thursday that the regime will conduct its third nuclear test in defiance of U.N. punishment, and made clear that its long-range rockets are designed to carry not only satellites but also warheads aimed at striking the United States.

U.S. President Barack Obama (L) nominates Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) to be the next Secretary of State in the Roosevelt Room of the White House December 21, 2012 in Washington, DC.

Kerry Testifies Before Panel He Chairs

Sen. John Kerry, President Barack Obama's nominee for secretary of state, said Thursday that the United States must get its fiscal house in order to lead worldwide, as lawmakers signaled his confirmation was a foregone conclusion.

Salk Institute Receives $42 Million Grant For Genomic Center

The Salk Institute for Biological Studies has received its largest-ever grant, $42 million to establish a research center for decoding common genetic factors among chronic human diseases.

According to commentator Frank Deford, Sports<em> Illustrated</em> writer Peter King — shown here during an event at Seton Hall Preparatory Academy in Dec. 2005 — is the champion model of sportswriters.

Sports Calendar's Black Hole Gives Us Time To Reflect On Sportswriters

Aside from basketball, it's a pretty quiet sports week, which means, it's a pretty quiet week for sportswriters. Commentator Frank Deford says it's a perfect opportunity to recognize their work, and cut them some slack.

School Board Votes To Avoid Employee Layoffs Despite $90 Million Deficit

The San Diego Unified School District board began its annual budget process today with a 4-0 vote to avoid employee layoffs when offsetting a nearly $90 million deficit projected for the 2013-14 academic year, based on figures from Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed state budget.

San Diego Mayor Bob FIlner address a crowd of Immigrant rights activists on Jan. 22, 2013.

San Diegans Rally For Immigration Reform

Immigrant rights activists in San Diego rallied today in support of a federal immigration overhaul.

Abortion opponents march to a rally at the Kansas Statehouse in Topeka, Kan., on the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Kansas is among several states that have enacted new restrictions on abortion in recent years.

States Become Battlegrounds For Nation's Deep Abortion Divide

Tuesday marks the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. Thousands of activists on both sides of the issue are holding rallies marking the day at state capitals across the country.

The U.S. Capitol at sunrise on Monday, before President Obama's second inauguration. While the president raised big issues in his inaugural address — climate change, gay rights, immigration, the shooting of schoolchildren — none of them appear to top the agenda of Congress, which returned to work Tuesday.

President's New Term Doesn't Mean New Day In Congress

The Senate picked up Tuesday exactly where it left off nearly three weeks ago. By a twist of the rules, the Senate chamber remains in its first legislative day of the 113th Congress.

Al-Qaida's Next Stronghold? What's At Stake In North Africa

Recent unrest in Mali and Algeria point to the growing influence of al-Qaida in North Africa. Wall Street Journal Pentagon reporter Julian Barnes and Ret. Col. Thomas Dempsey, chair for security studies at the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, explain the latest developments and the threat al-Qaida presents in the region.

George Washington referred to "that Almighty Being" during his inaugural address in 1789. "God" didn't show up until more than three decades later.

Divine Rhetoric: God In The Inaugural Address

President Obama mentioned Him five times in Monday's inaugural address. God, that is.

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