Obama recess appointments unconstitutional

In a case freighted with major constitutional implications, a federal appeals court on Friday overturned President Obama's controversial recess appointments from last year, ruling he abused his powers and acted when the Senate was not actually in a recess.

40 years later: Abortion opponents take their message to Supreme Court steps

In a rally described as "a turning point" on the abortion issue, hundreds of thousands of pro-life supporters, most of whom were college-age or younger, marched for an end to abortion in the United States.

Wife of female Army officer can join spouses club

A woman who is married to a female Army officer at Fort Bragg and who was recently denied membership in its officers' spouses club said late Friday that she has been invited to become a full member.

Gen. Dempsey hints: Bar likely lowered for female combat units

Gen. Martin Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, made comments at a Pentagon press conference on Thursday that will undoubtedly be used by critics of the decision to open up combat roles to women.

Angry protests leave 7 dead on Egypt anniversary

Violence erupted across Egypt on Friday as tens of thousands took to the streets to deliver an angry backlash against President Mohammed Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood, demanding regime change on the second anniversary of the revolution that toppled Hosni Mubarak. At least seven people were killed.

S&P closes above 1,500 for 1st time since 2007

Passing another milestone on the nation's long journey back from the Great Recession, the Standard and Poor's 500 index closed above 1,500 for the first time in more than five years Friday after a wave of good earnings reports.

Fox News opts not to renew Palin's contract

Sarah Palin's 3.4 million Facebook followers will no longer be able to see the former Alaskan governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee on Fox News. The network has confirmed that her contract was not renewed on Friday.

Armstrong meeting with USADA appears unlikely

Lance Armstrong's lawyers say the cyclist will talk more about drug use in the sport, just likely not to the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency that led the effort to strip him of his Tour de France titles.

Obama to begin immigration push Tuesday

President Obama will begin a major push to overhaul the nation's immigration laws next week, starting with an address during a trip to Las Vegas Tuesday.

Love is blind: Alaskan husky sled dog helps blind brother lead the pack

In a sport where synchronization is the key to success, Gonzo is at a distinct disadvantage — he's blind. Luckily, his brother Poncho is there to help.

Accused Fort Hood shooter aims to escape death penalty

Maj. Nidal Hasan, the Army officer who is facing 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, now wants to avoid the death penalty, according to The Associated Press.

Smart-meter objection lands woman in jail

An Illinois woman was arrested after protesting Naperville city utility workers' attempts to install a smart meter on her home.

Cold War 'Miracle' for sale: Eruzione selling 1980 Olympic hockey gear

Miracle on Ice Captain Mike Eruzione is selling the Team USA game sweater, stick and other gear he was wearing in 1980 as he scored the fourth and final goal during the stunning 4-3 U.S. Olympic upset of the Soviet Union.

Priebus overwhelmingly wins second term at RNC

Reince Priebus won election as Republican National Committee chairman for a second two-year term Friday afternoon.

North Korea threatens Seoul over sanctions

North Korea threatened to take "strong physical countermeasures" Friday if South Korea takes part in enforcing United Nations sanctions, which it called a "declaration of war."

Medicare improperly paid $120M to illegal immigrants, inmates

A new report by Health and Human Services, which concludes that illegal immigrants and prison inmates have received more than $120 million in Medicare services from 2009-2011, even though they are ineligible for the program.

Commentary

ALLARD: Hillary's lesson in escaping the blame game

If you thought the long-anticipated Hillary hearings were going to be a feet-to-the fire payback for Benghazigate, then maybe you should think again.

DIAZ: Planned Parenthood tries to freshen up a label

Someone please call Piers Morgan. There is a weapon that kills more children in an hour (about 159) than died at Columbine, Aurora and Sandy Hook combined (55).

PROL: March for Life marks 40 years of abortion law

Her name is Naomi, and she has not yet been born. If mom and dad have guessed correctly, she is about 28 weeks old. The pregnancy growth trackers suggest that Naomi is the size of an eggplant, beginning to breathe on her own, and capable of sucking her own toes.

MILLER: The assault weapon myth

Gun grabbers aren't subtle. Flanked by uniformed police officers and a wall of black rifles, Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Thursday unleashed the most restrictive ever national "assault weapon" ban in the Senate.

GHEI: Ignoring Europe's spending problem

European leaders are among those gathered this week in Davos, Switzerland, to talk about what they can do to extricate their nations from the economic mess they created.