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Want to know more about the 11th hour deal Congress and the White House reached? Here's a collection of articles explaining what's in the deal and differing viewpoints on the consequences.

Accusations and counter-accusations follow the acrimonious exit of the movement's chairman and Tea Party hero Dick Armey.

Data from 11 of the past 12 months indicates a record-breaking 2012, but will climate coverage also warm up?

From "Romnesia" to "Right to Work," linguist Geoffrey Nunberg decodes political buzzwords of 2012, including his pick for Word of the Year.

The number of messages sent to politicians has increased dramatically online, but that doesn't mean they're being heard.

Single mothers in the U.S. work more hours, but are more impoverished than single mothers in other high-income countries.

Submit your clever ideas in the latest caption-the-cartoon contest and you may end up in our winners' gallery!

In the aftermath of the Sandy Hook tragedy, concerned New Yorkers held a vigil to bring attention to gun control and corporate responsibility.

Lincoln Screenwriter Tony Kushner talks about what we can learn from the life and decisions of America's 16th president.

In this video clip, actor Sam Waterston, Bill Moyers and Lincoln expert Harold Holzer discuss Waterston's preparations to play the role of Lincoln.