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The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program guarantees insurance payments in case of a terrorist attack at places like shopping malls, big-city high rises, and events like the Super Bowl.

Congress Renews Post-Terrorist Attack Insurance Payments

Opponents had argued that shopping mall developers, sports stadium owners and others shouldn't get taxpayer support. Supporters, who say private insurance would be too expensive, prevailed.

Remembering The Victims Of The 'Charlie Hebdo' Attack

Robert Siegel and Melissa Block take a moment to remember the 12 victims of Wednesday's shooting in Paris.

In the "Winter's Gift" episode of <em>Sofia the First,</em> Disney Princess Tiana (left) from <em>The Princess and the Frog</em> makes a special appearance to help Princess Sofia learn that a true gift comes from the heart.

And The Moral Of The Story Is ... Kids Don't Always Understand The Moral

"Research among U.S. populations of kids indicates that this ability to articulate a moral theme develops fairly slowly, emerging only around age 9 or 10," says researcher Seeta Pai.

France Observes Official Day Of Mourning After Attack

Parisians responded to Wednesday's terrorist attack with a mixture of shock, fear and defiance.

There's been a sharp decline in the number of arrests and tickets and summonses issued in New York City. Police sometimes use work slowdowns to show dissatisfaction with policies, workloads or contract disputes.

When Morale Dips, Some Cops Walk The Beat — But Do The Minimum

Arrests and ticketing are way down in New York City. Many believe it's a way for officers to show frustration with the mayor. If so, it wouldn't be the first time cops have protested by slowing down.

Kaylin Wainwright (center) works with student Natnael Gebremariam (left) during a GED preparation class in Washington, D.C. Seated at right is student Sibusiso Kunene.

A 'Sizable Decrease' In Those Passing The GED

The new GED is more expensive, computer-based and tougher. As a result, some states are embracing alternative tests, and the number of GEDs awarded last year fell.

In Paris And To Its North, 2 Standoffs Develop

French police have closed off a town north of Paris where two suspects in the Charlie Hebdo killings are thought to be hiding. Meanwhile, a second standoff is underway at a kosher market inside Paris.

AARP Members Tour Cutting Edge Tech Show

Members of the AARP's Nevada chapter toured the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas --demonstrating older adults are comfortable with, and interested in new technology.

Not All Publications Reprint Material From 'Charlie Hebdo'

The attack on the satiric magazine has confronted news organizations with a dilemma: whether to republish or broadcast images of the offending cartoons that appear to have inspired the shootings.

Dog Gets His Mouth On A Remote; Trouble Ensues

Police in Portland, Oregon, responded to a call about a firebomb. When they arrived on the scene, they found a dog had chewed a TV remote — damaging the battery which started to smoke.

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