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FBI Adds First Woman To Its Most Wanted Terrorists List

Authorities are offering $2 million for information leading to the capture of Joanne Chesimard, who was convicted in the murder of New Jersey State Trooper.

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, second from right, declares victory in Pakistan's general elections, as his brother Shahbaz Sharif, right, and others listen at the party's headquarters in Lahore.

Pakistan Elections: Sharif Victory Seen, Completing Comeback

Nearly 14 years after being ousted from power by a military coup, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is poised to lead the country once again. The victory would mark a distinct turnabout for Sharif, who was toppled in 1999 and replaced by Gen. Pervez Musharraf.

Lizz Winstead. Her latest book of funny essays is <em>Lizz Free Or Die.</em>

Lizz Winstead: The Dictionary From A To Lizz

The co-creator of The Daily Show explains how the idea for a fake news show came to her during a disastrous blind date. Plus, this bonafide word nerd shares some party games of her own creation.

Former Massachusetts governor and 2012 Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks at the 40th annual Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Md., in March.

Romney Not Done With Politics

Some Democrats might snicker at Mitt Romney's desire to be involved in the 2014 midterm election campaigns. While there are limits to his usefulness as a campaigner, he could have an upside for Republicans as a fundraiser.

Richard Cordray, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

'We're Here To Stay' Says Newly Confirmed Consumer Watchdog

After two years of political bickering, Richard Cordray has been confirmed as head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He thinks that, in the end, his agency has won bipartisan support for the work it will do.

Millions Will Be Lost If Mexico Doesn't Go To World Cup

Mexico has one last chance to qualify for the World Cup next year in Brazil. On Wednesday, it begins the first of a two-leg playoff against New Zealand. One marketing consultant says if the Mexican team doesn't go to Brazil, it could result in losses of more than $650 million.

Workers remove nuclear fuel rods from a pool at the Unit 4 reactor of the Fukushima Daii-chi nuclear power plant on Monday.

First Fuel Rods Plucked From Tsunami-Damaged Fukushima Plant

Workers at the Japanese nuclear plant begin a delicate yearlong operation to remove radioactive material from the first of several crippled reactors.

Alabama Post Election "Round up"

WETUMPKA, Ala. (AP) - A runoff will be necessary to decide the special election for Alabama House District 31. Mike Holmes, the former chairman of the…

Nonprofits that are supposed to be helping people figure out their health insurance options are challenging an allegedly restrictive state law.

Nonprofits Challenge Missouri Licensing Law For Insurance Guides

Missouri is one of more than a dozen states where Republican-led governments have passed laws or otherwise taken steps to restrict insurance navigators and other in-person counselors from attempting to help people sign up for health insurance on the new exchanges.

The U.S. flag flies at half-staff over the White House in Washington, D.C., in honor of former South African President Nelson Mandela.

U.S. Flags Lowered For Mandela, A Rare Honor For Foreign Leaders

President Obama ordered that U.S. flags be flown at half-staff until Monday — a symbolic gesture of a nation in mourning. It's a tradition observed by countries around the world, one that began as early as the 17th century.

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