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US Treasury says hitting debt ceiling on MondayAncient beer breweries hint at alcohol's age-old appealSurprising cave-dwelling plants discovered in ChinaSurprising cave-dwelling plants discovered in China13 new space missions for 2013Space may accelerate Alzheimer's in astronautsAcross America, traditions of ham hocks, Watch Nights and the Times Square ballNo dealFirst meteor shower of 2013 peaks this weekScientists say 'Peking Man' was more stylish than they thoughtScientists say 'Peking Man' was more stylish than they thoughtBipartisan fiscal agreement reachedEnglish town goes whole Hogmanay to welcome in New YearOnward to 2013, a year where more progress will be madeSenate approves deal to avert fiscal cliff; vote goes to HouseNo fiscal cliff deal for HouseElderly NYC man critically injured as legs pinned in doors of rising elevatorDespite last-minute deal, more political drama likely on the wayNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un offers olive branch to South in rare addressMake this mistake and you'll lose thousands when refinancing your mortgage'Lawfully married': Maryland ushers in 2013 with its first same-sex nuptials7 aid workers shot and killed in Pakistan ambushOne inch: Death in combat hinges on the tiniest marginsHandcuffed California teen shot while in police custodyNew Year's tragedy: Dozens killed in stampede after Ivory Coast fireworksSecond concussion can be devastating, even after clear CT scan, study finds7 Ways to Have a Happy New YearHillary Clinton remains hospitalized, but expected to recoverHow Gratitude Can Improve Your LifeFiscal deal sails through Senate, awaits House actionUK police: Attackers dressed as Oompa Loompas beat manHow a Leather Designer Keeps Musicians Traveling in StyleRevelers plunge into icy waters to celebrate New Year$100 million legal claim in Newtown school shooting is withdrawn by lawyerDriver charged in Mississippi crash that killed 6, including 5 of his childrenPrivate Space Travel to Make Giant Leaps in 2013‘Moral business practices’ need not be an oxymoronArmed robbers hit Apple store in Paris, reportedly steal $1.3 million in goodsFacebook security glitch exposes users' New Year's Eve messagesPre-caffeine tech: Happy New Year!Council of Foreign Relations website hackedHouse chaplain makes appeal for compromisePrivate space travel to make giant leaps in 2013Police: Man put video cameras in women's restrooms at work, churchGoogle tracks the world's New Year's resolutions on an interactive mapThe hangover: Cleaning up after the New Year celebrationsHouse GOP skeptical of bipartisan fiscal dealSee the heights of astronomy in 3-DStorm-tossed Shell drilling ship runs aground off AlaskaTesting out insert slideshow by headlineGovernor says he'll sue NCAA over Sandusky sanctions against Penn StateGovernor says he'll sue NCAA over Sandusky sanctions against Penn StateWith Cantor opposed, House vote on fiscal cliff compromise remains in doubtGunfire rings in a deadly New Year across USDeveloper who wants to build world's biggest Ferris wheel not slowed by SandyRising above the violence to pursue a career in health care'Nightmares': New Jersey teen locked in police van for 15 hours files suitCongress works overtime on fiscal cliff deadlineStandalone slideshow test2House GOP expected to vote on Senate billStanford celebrates Rose Bowl victoryHouse passes fiscal deal, sends agreement to White HouseCongress approves fiscal cliff dealFiscal cliff deal: House OKs proposal despite GOP objectionsSyrian children attend school in Aleppo despite continued bombardment, bloodshedNaked man wielding 'Samurai' sword arrested after standoff with policeNigerian soldiers kill 13 Islamist militants as violence intensifiesDrug-resistant malaria in Thailand threatens deadly global 'nightmare'One dead after rogue wave washes couple out to sea north of San FranciscoOne dead after rogue wave washes couple out to sea north of San FranciscoDeal done, Obama heads back to Hawaii with a weary winkFiscal cliff compromise leaves few satisfiedEgypt investigating popular TV host over presidential satireBest housing markets for 2013Morning Maddow: January 2Avis buying Zipcar in $500 million all-cash dealA House divided against itselfBipartisan outrage after House skips vote on $60 billion Sandy aid billBacklash forces shark fin traders onto Hong Kong rooftopsObama urges Illinois lawmakers to legalize marriage equalityThe fiscal deal: a tale of the tapeThe fiscal deal: a tale of the tapeIn fiscal cliff fit, House skips out on Sandy aid billTaxiing plane clips parked jet at Fla. airportStocks skyrocket after fiscal cliff compromisePa. governor to file suit, says NCAA 'didn't have any business' imposing sanctionsDairy deal will prevent milk price spikeIsraeli-Palestinian conflict plays out in a rocky fieldGreen Day announce return to touring in MarchFlorida pilot spots theft at his home from his airplaneHouse GOP prepared to ignore Sandy victimsFiscal cliff deal a 'debacle' for the GOP, sets up bigger fight in monthsLet Me Start: Last minute dealBaby Panda Rings in 2013How Smart LEDs Could Change Your HomeHow Smart LEDs Could Change Your HomeIvory Coast crush survivors tell of horror: 'I was powerless and fighting against death''Betrayal': Congress punts on Sandy recovery funding, infuriating local lawmakersDeath toll rises to 16 in stampede at church event in AngolaCommemoration or deification? Pakistanis honor 'martyred queen' Benazir BhuttoWindows Phone fans petition Square, Instagram, Google for appsBoehner channels Cheney in shot at ReidWanted: Diamond polishers in Israel. Piety not a problemBoehner's not in jeopardy; Cantor's playing the long game; 'Debacle' for GOPCourt date set for Colorado theater shooting suspect's biggest hearing yetToday on The Cycle: The dysfunction of the U.S. CongressAbout that price tag...Son of LA Clippers owner found dead at Malibu, Calif., home, officials sayDozens killed in Syrian blast as UN says 60,000 dead in conflictDozens killed in Syrian blast as UN says 60,000 dead in conflictBright moon may put damper on Quadrantid meteor showerStudy Faulting Anti-Virus Effectiveness May Itself Be FlawedStudy Faulting Anti-Virus Effectiveness May Itself Be FlawedObama calls on Congress to act on Hurricane Sandy reliefObama calls on Congress to act on Hurricane Sandy reliefWednesday's campaign round-upIndia's ruling party considers chemical castration, other tough punishments for sex crimesFiscal cliff resolution good news for auto industrySun rings in New Year with a spectacular solar eruptionNeil Armstrong's 'One Small Step': Controversy Erupts Over Moonwalk QuoteLabor leaders: Fiscal cliff deal a temporary victory'Django's' Samuel L. Jackson won't discuss word that critic can't say'Django's' Samuel L. Jackson won't discuss word that critic can't sayTaxes are rising, but it could have been more painfulSun rings in New Year with a spectacular solar eruptionThe Biden-McConnell DealThe end of one crisis, the start of anotherNewborns Know Their Native Tongue, Study FindsSandy aid hung up in HouseLive in a mid-century classic in suburban SeattleUS has more Internet-connected gadgets than peopleThis is as close as Earth will get to the sun all yearPolitics Is Key to Avoiding Global Warming CatastropheCosmic Pancake Spotted Around Andromeda GalaxyGiant Gas Geysers Erupting from Milky Way GalaxyNever-Before-Seen Stage of Planet Birth RevealedFiscal cliff cheat sheet: Everything you need to know about the dealSeafloor Observatory Reveals Arctic Ocean EnvironmentJan. 4: Two-hour mystery 'Under the Desert Sky'Jan. 4: Two-hour mystery 'Under the Desert Sky'Jan 6. 'Inconceivable' and staying healthy in 2013Chart: Anti-abortion legislation in statesSuper fans give the Super Mario Bros. a new movieVIDEO: First Read Minute: Legislative uglinessWoman, 25, dies on Texas-bound flight from BrazilThis is as close as Earth will get to the sun all yearChris Hayes's "Twilight of the Elites" featured on the Mother Jones Best Nonfiction 2012 listScott Brown ribs Markey, raises residency questionNever-before-seen stage of planet birth revealedBoehner likely to be reelected speaker, but there could be dramaChinese investors haven't soured on USStudy faulting anti-virus effectiveness may itself be flawedNever-before-seen stage of planet birth revealedHouse GOP blocks Violence Against Women ActLG finally selling first large-screen OLED HDTV — for $10,000Squash Holds Decapitated King Louis XVI's BloodJustin Bieber calls for paparazzi laws after photographer dies trying to get a $100 shotGiant dwarf-galaxy pancake orbits Andromeda galaxy$50,000, six-foot air conditioner obeys voice commandsHomeowner shoots naked intruder found choking dog, police sayThe Internet Turns 30 This WeekFacebook Glitch Made Private New Year's Messages Very PublicThe Internet Turns 30 This WeekFacebook Glitch Made Private New Year's Messages Very PublicCongress passes on chance to fix Medicare doctor payCongress passes on chance to fix Medicare doctor payThe cost of those long lines to voteGourd indeed holds the blood of decapitated King Louis XVIPolaroid to open stores to print Facebook, phone photosGourd indeed holds the blood of decapitated King Louis XVIScience in Ice: Lab Operates Inside a GlacierTime to play offense for the social safety netChristie on Sandy bill: ‘This is why the American people hate Congress’Christie blasts Boehner, House GOP over Sandy aidThe Internet turns 30 this week — kind ofCleaning up after Sandy damage, as Congress postpones vote for aidDeep inside a glacier, scientists are busy studying ... iceHouse to vote on Sandy funding Friday, placating outraged lawmakersSandy Hook Elementary children, parents tour their new schoolIs peace really in the air in Afghanistan?Wall Street begins the new year with solid rallySeafloor observatory to keep close eye on Arctic OceanSmart Baby Suit Takes Aim at Sudden Infant DeathsKicked Off Facebook, Kid Creates Own Social NetworkSmart Baby Suit Takes Aim at Sudden Infant DeathsKicked Off Facebook, Kid Creates Own Social NetworkDeepest Corals in Great Barrier Reef DiscoveredGOP in disarray after fiscal fightFirst Word: Fiscal cliff deal passesVenezuela opposition demands update on health of ailing ChavezSeafloor observatory to keep close eye on Arctic OceanDrivers in Southern California warned of strong winds, flying debrisMaryland first-grader suspended for pointing fingers at friends, saying 'pow'Deep inside a glacier, scientists are busy studying ... iceBreaking the glass ceiling: N.H. first state with all-women delegationTesting testingGreat Barrier Reef corals found at 'mind-blowing' 410 feet deepSpikey robot ‘hedgehogs’ to explore Martian moon'Shame on you, Congress': Republicans in Sandy-hit areas blast House GOP for delay on relieftest...Big policy losers in tax deal: deficit reduction and 'certainty'Testing a new blog postBurning paper mill leaves eerie, smoky scene in its wakeHouse failure to fund Sandy relief triggers Republican civil warQuadrantid Meteor Shower Tonight: How to Watch OnlineCourt overturns ruling that required 'copy editing' of Yelp criticismWednesday's Mini-ReportGiant gas geysers erupting from Milky Way galaxyNY newspaper that outed gun owners hires armed guardsWindows 8 adoption rate reportedly worse than VistaPre-caffeine tech: Endings and beginnings!Man's body found encased in concrete near Los AngelesIn emails to supporters, White House highlights fiscal cliff dealScott Brown’s next moveGiant gas geysers erupting from Milky Way galaxyWalking on water, thanks to Ukraine's freezing weatherLyrik & Lyla Are Among 2013's First BabiesCanadian Government Loses Data of 5,000 PeopleCanadian Government Loses Data of 5,000 PeopleAl-Jazeera acquires Current TVHow to banish earworms from your brainDIY underwater rover makes public debutApple 'Do Not Disturb' bug won't be fixed until Jan. 7Giant rubber duck thrills Sydney HarborFBI: US gun checks soar 39 percent, setting record'Disgusting': Families of massacre victims boycott Colorado theater reopening eventAhead on the 1/2 Maddow showCongress lets Violence Against Women Act wither away‘ED Show’ playbook: Wednesday, Jan. 2Fiscal cliff deal difficult because of gerrymandering2012's Maya non-apocalypse takes the grand prize for weird scienceWhy the right is acting like ‘third graders’ over Clinton’s health scareThe wackiest laws enacted in 2013Canadian government loses data of 5,000 peopleThe Sandy bill that may haunt BoehnerCongress continues to get shamed after dropped Sandy aid vote100 billion alien planets fill our galaxy: studyBazinga! TV's 'Big Bang Theory' all abuzz over new beeAlabama releases graphic instructional video on how to survive shooting massacreMicrosoft: Google is deliberately ruining YouTube on Windows PhoneLinks for the 1/2 TRMS100 billion alien planets fill our galaxy: studyUnnerving Instagram-Street View smashup built with best intentionsBoehner admits he ‘deserves’ anger over Sandy flub, GOP Rep. Runyan saysWhat Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell did while you weren’t lookingSalvage crew boards grounded drilling rig in AlaskaA double what now?Priest jailed for 8 years after 5,000 child porn images found in church office'Field of Dreams' lives on: Sports facility for kids to be built at movie site'Field of Dreams' lives on: Sports facility for kids to be built at movie site'Field of Dreams' lives on: Sports facility for kids to be built at movie site'Field of Dreams' lives on: Sports facility for kids to be built at movie siteUnloved for so long, Congress not fazed by public's disapprovalMan arrested after exposing himself to schoolchildren inside Connecticut churchNew Year's Resolution Tips for Busy PeopleTeen legally known only as 'Girl' battles to use her own nameCops: Fugitive behind $1 million Medicare fraud nabbed in CanadaAn excerpt from Fred Kaplan’s “The Insurgents”Rebels in Central African Republic say they have halted advance, agreed to peace talksAn excerpt from Dick Wolf’s “The Intercept”Sandy Hook students to resume classes Thursday at new schoolMorning Maddow: January 37 ways to get organized for the tax yearBusinesses added 215,000 jobs in Dec., survey showsWhite House intern speaks about JFK affair: 'I was sort of swept into this web'India gang-rape victim's father: Hang the 'monsters' responsibleLouisiana cemeteries sinking, washing away due to coastal erosionJobless claims climb ahead of monthly jobs data'Lincoln,' 'Les Miserables,' 'Zero Dark Thirty' among Producers Guild Award nomineesLegendary New York boardwalk wrecked by Sandy to be razedRep: GOP needed ‘shock treatment’ on Sandy aid billThree women killed after gunman's drunken rampage in Swiss villageDecision 2014: Unable to governDecision 2014: Unable to governCar sales surge -- and that may be bad for buyersObama agenda: AutomaticCongress: Cliff divingCongress: Stabbed in the back?Programming notesFirst Thoughts: Boehner boxed inOfficials: US drone strike kills Taliban commander in PakistanOfficials: US drone strike kills Taliban commander in PakistanJonas Brothers concertgoer sues, claiming she was crushed by the crowdThe election Lindsey Graham might have missedAncient Carving Shows Stylishly Plump African PrincessLet Me Start: Out with the old Congress, in with the newTurkish media: Former military chief arrested in 'post-modern coup' caseNew Chip Adds Kinect-Like Control to More GadgetsNew Chip Adds Kinect-Like Control to More GadgetsCab driver killed, female passenger wounded in Detroit shootingWall Street dips as investors lock in gainsUnderstanding the 'debt problem'Weak Dec. sales show shoppers under pressureWinter-only weddings - Bulgarian Muslims say 'I do'Climate Change May Increase Volcanic EruptionsHow to Sharpen Your Decision-Making SkillsMission Milestones: 2013's Space Exploration AnniversariesMars Rover Mission Marks 9 Years on Red PlanetPresident Obama signs bill to avoid fiscal cliffSubaru recalls 634,000 vehicles for lighting issueSpam maker buying Skippy peanut butter for $700 millionThe value of life experiencesIt's 'cash only' now for tourists at the VaticanAncient Traces of Terrace Farming Found Near PetraMake recycling pay: A new year’s resolutionGuess where world's biggest Cinnabon fans liveIranians commemorate martyrdom of prophet's grandsonSandy Hook students return to class for first day in new schoolTrojan Malware Dresses Up in Bikini ScreensaverTrojan Malware Dresses Up in Bikini ScreensaverMars Exploration Rover mission hits nine-year markBoehner to give Obama the silent treatmentOverachieving Spirit rover marks 9 years on Red PlanetUndocumented students can receive aid under new California Dream ActThe Cycle welcomes the 113th CongressGOP rises again in the old ConfederacyObama signs 2013 defense authorization, minus indefinite detention banScientists breed big-brained guppies to demonstrate evolution's trade-offs2,000-year-old carving depicts stylishly plump Africa princessPlenty of historical firsts in the new 113th CongressGOP declares tax debate 'over'Suicide car bomber kills at least 20 Shiite pilgrims in Iraq2,000-year-old carving depicts stylishly plump Africa princessInspired by a friend, Actor 'Matthew Lillard' is bringing that inspiration to others!FTC ends long Google probe with mild reprimandDon't open that bikini screensaver email! Not even the Italian onePre-caffeine tech: Doomsday awards, pug resolutionsMission milestones: 2013's space exploration anniversariesCoroner identifies paparazzo killed trying to get Justin Bieber photoCheered on by colleagues, senator who suffered stroke takes 45 monumental stepsTransocean to pay $1.4 billion to settle federal charges in Deepwater Horizon oil disasterBoehner re-elected as Speaker of the House after some GOP dissentTornado generator may create the energy of a coal-fired power plantGOP willing to shut down government over debt ceiling?Scarborough: Seeds being planted for destruction of House GOP majorityClinton plans to return to work next weekClinton plans to return to work next weekEconomy poised for growth, once Washington gets out of the wayDrowsy driving: 1 in 24 admits nodding off at the wheelBoehner re-elected as House Speaker -- but not by much113th Congress By the Numbers5 epic Sandy-fueled GOP tirades against BoehnerWomen getting unneeded Paps post-hysterectomyYou May Not Recognize Yourself in 10 YearsAtoms Reach Record Temperature, Colder than Absolute ZeroMars Meteorite May Be Missing Link to Red Planet's PastNeil Armstrong's First Words: One Small Fib or Giant Leap by Brother?How Early Earth Kept Warm Despite Faint SunForeclosure aid stalled as mortgage deadline loomsVolcano's 30-Year Eruption Bursting with DiscoveriesFrom the Fiery Edge: Q&A with Hawaii's Volcano MonitorScientologists' Alleged 'Alien Space Cathedral' FoundSteps of recovery: Senator who relearned how to walk climbs Senate stairs113th Congress: By the NumbersTraces of terrace farming found near ancient city of Petra123 child victims of Internet sex abuse identified -- one just 19 days old, US officials say'Hairy eyeball' caused by rare tumorSamsung NX300 Camera Shoots 3D, Uploads to WebObama again issues kinder rule for immigrationSamsung NX300 Camera Shoots 3D, Uploads to WebFCC: Prison phone rates far too highFed growing concerned about stimulus side effectsGeithner to leave Treasury post by this month?Geithner to leave Treasury post by this month?Flying on skis in the Austrian AlpsDennis Kucinich says farewell to the House of RepresentativesJohn Boehner re-elected House speaker in tense voteMission milestones: 2013's space exploration anniversariesMeteorite may be missing link to Mars' warm, watery pastPolice: Girl, 10, struck by 'celebratory gunfire' on New Year's Eve diesAmerican screengrab: Soulful Great Dane editionMeet the four social networks bigger than Facebook (in some countries)Vinyl's return? Audio files printed onto playable recordMeteorite may be missing link to Mars' warm, watery pastSupport for School Prayer DeclinesAtoms hit record temperature — colder than absolute zeroArizona teens hang on to tree when frozen lake ice cracksStocks close lower after Fed minutesPhone App Would End Need for Spare KeyPhone App Would End Need for Spare KeyCuriosity rover studies rocks and a 'flower' on MarsCuriosity rover studies rocks and a 'flower' on MarsHey, sperm donor, don't answer that Craigslist ad!Explosion at Syrian gas station kills, wounds dozens; opposition blames car bombPolitical hostage taking should never be normalizedEntire Internet's Security Jeopardized by Single MistakeEntire Internet's Security Jeopardized by Single MistakeBetsy's Trivia: Inouye and Rudman EditionLost and Found30-year Kilauea eruption bursts with scientific discoveriesRecreational marijuana users could get pot from vending machines, company saysSenator Claims Angels Visited Him in HospitalSandy Hook students resume classes Thursday at new school2013: ‘Yet another year of the drone’'Hardball with Chris Matthews' for Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013PoliticsNation, Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013The Ed Show for Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013'The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell' for Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013A House full of disappointment'The Rachel Maddow Show' for Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013Scales, tails & wings, oh my! The London Zoo counts its animalsThursday's Mini-ReportNever too late: seniors find love onlineA new idea of how early Earth kept warm despite dimmer sunObama administration OKs more health insurance marketplacesFirst Word: 113th Congress now in sessionPresident Obama’s political New Year’s resolutionsMetaphor alert: Turtle on the highwaytesttestRepublicans vote to preserve ‘agricultural socialism’Ancient traces of terrace farming found near PetraOscar Voting Security Baffles Academy MembersThe Year That Didn't Happen: 2012's Incorrect Security PredictionsOscar Voting Security Baffles Academy MembersThe Year That Didn't Happen: 2012's Incorrect Security PredictionsPrivate Moon Travel Startup Hires Lunar Lander DesignerQuadrantid Meteor Shower Wows StargazersWith the cliff resolved, immigration back on the tableCritics ramp up demands to rein in Arctic drilling after rig accident in southern AlaskaSamsung's NX300 mirrorless camera can shoot HD video ... in 3-DThe year that didn't happen: 2012's incorrect security predictionsPrivate moon travel startup hires designer for lunar landerAhead on the 1/3 Maddow showFormer Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords plans Newtown visitNo real answers on ‘death’ of Violence of Women ActToo much? Newspaper prints names, addresses of 16K gun ownersAdiós,112th Congress! A look at lawmakers who AREN’T coming backThe hardball politics of the Penn State lawsuitFacebook Messaging on iOS gets voice chat (in Canada)Too much? Newspaper prints names, addresses of 16,000 gun owners‘ED Show’ playbook: Thursday, Jan. 3Charities raise $400 million for Sandy storm relief, New York attorney general saysWhite House releases photo from President Obama's 2012 visit to Kabul, AfghanistanWhite House releases photo from President Obama's 2012 visit to Kabul, AfghanistanHow the GOP uses the deficit as cover to shred the social safety netFull buses bring 'excited' Sandy Hook students to new schoolThe enemy within: Soldier suicides outpaced combat deaths in 2012Massachusetts town is first to ban sale of plastic water bottlesInternet security more at risk because of certificate mistakeMassachusetts town is first to ban sale of plastic water bottlesHow to make Congress workIf I could save sound in a bottleSame-sex marriage bill advances in Illinois SenateChicago charter schools rake in thousands in ‘disciplinary fees’Google Changes Could Mean Fewer Search ResultsGoogle Changes Could Mean Fewer Search ResultsEx-FEMA official to plead guilty to steering contracts to Gallup during job huntChavez still has 'severe' respiratory problemObama scores: Why it was a BFD for Republicans to raise taxesLinks for the 1/3 TRMS69 cars breaks burnout world recordBazinga! TV's 'Big Bang Theory' all abuzz over new beeJeh Johnson's full address to the Oxford UnionA ball's eye view of Times SquareAlleged al-Qaida operative extradited to US over subway bomb plotWomen's history pioneer Gerda Lerner dies at 92Cops 'suspicious' after body found in supermarket parking lotFiscal cliff deal includes at least $67.9 billion for special interestsPopular office phones vulnerable to eavesdropping hack, researchers sayPopular office phones vulnerable to eavesdropping hack, researchers say10 Questions to Answer Before Pitching InvestorsThe comeback brands of 2013Shake It! Dinosaurs Waggled Flashy Tails to Woo MatesMorning Maddow: January 4South Korean stabs himself in protest against Japan official's visitPsychology of Compromise: Why Congress FailsCome at the Speaker, you best not missGym intimidation keeps some dudes from working out'Strong young woman': Taliban shooting victim Malala Yousufzai leaves UK hospitalWhy Some Facebook Users Constantly Update Status'Zero Dark Thirty' features stunning final hourTwo-time Olympian killed after bike is struck by minibus in South AfricaTwo-time Olympian killed after bike is struck by minibus in South AfricaAustralian trees made famous by Aboriginal artist destroyed; arson suspectedSteady job growth too slow to dent unemployment rateUS economy adds 155k jobs in December, jobless rate unchangedBarney Frank: I’m interested in being temporary Mass. senatorPuppy training: Future service dogs head to maximum-security prisonDownballot: Is Sanford the favorite in SC-1?Congress: Welcome, 113th CongressGunbattle on New York subway leaves 2 cops injured; 3rd cop shot elsewhereObama agenda: First since Ike to win 51% back to backProgramming notesFirst Thoughts: The negotiatorsNo real answers on ‘death’ of Violence Against Women ActGM recalls more than 69,000 vehicles that could roll awayCourt voids rape conviction because woman not marriedBig Bird Helps Scientists Study Brain DevelopmentAn economic recovery is on track, unless Congress screws it upProfanity-laced YouTube video gets officer firedBarney Frank interested in becoming senatorWall Street opens higher following jobs reportThe Android mascot was not always a little green guyHow to Project Confidence40 Seafloor Gas Seeps Found Off US East CoastPalestinian unity? Fatah holds first mass Gaza rally in yearsEarly flu season accelerates; no peak yet, CDC saysService industry picked up the pace as 2012 endedShow Hoda how you've changed and win lunch with her in NYCPoliticsNation, Thursday, January 3rd, 2013The Ed Show for Thursday, January 3rd, 2013Indian court to rule on generic drug industryLIVE VIDEO: House set to vote on partial Sandy relief bill (NOW)'Hardball with Chris Matthews' for Thursday, January 3rd, 2013'The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell' for Thursday, January 3rd, 2013'The Rachel Maddow Show' for Thursday, January 3rd, 2013US troops arrive in Turkey to man Patriot missile batteries on Syria borderLIVE VIDEO: House votes on partial Superstorm Sandy relief bill (NOW)Writing a Business Plan? Don't Forget About MarketingBiden Unplugged: ‘If you need any help on those pecks, let me know’Sen. Crapo pleads guilty to DWI, seeks 'forgiveness and repentance'Time for a $1 trillion platinum coin?House votes to expand borrowing authority for Sandy flood claimsHouse votes to expand borrowing authority for Sandy flood claimsHate your workout look? KLG and Hoda might give you a mini makeoverSky's the limit in ski jumping competitionWhat Entrepreneurs Need to Know About What's Ahead in 2013 for the U.S. EconomyCourt: Flipping the bird at a cop doesn't warrant arrestWhat Does the Fiscal Deal Mean for Science?Job Report FridayU.S.-built starship Enterprise? Petitioners say 'make it so'Samsung expected to widen smartphone lead over Apple this yearWorst drought in decades hits Brazil's NortheastU.S.-built starship Enterprise? Petitioners say 'make it so'House approves $9.7 billion Sandy relief package; 67 Republicans againstStocks Turn Higher, Led by Energy; Apple Falls 2%How to Stick to Your New Year's ResolutionsAppetite for cutting entitlements not just a Republican thingInternet Explorer Zero-Day Exploit Linked to China'Star Wars' Game to Introduce Same-Sex Romance'Star Wars' Game to Introduce Same-Sex RomanceInternet Explorer Zero-Day Exploit Linked to ChinaState worker accused of showing Adam Lanza's body to husbandHouse quickly approves $9.7 billion in Sandy aidSamsung Fixes Fatal Flaw in UK OnlyLG Smart Fridge Spots Spoiled Food, Orders GroceriesSamsung Fixes Fatal Flaw in UK OnlyLG Smart Fridge Spots Spoiled Food, Orders GroceriesLet Me Start: Political stories driving the daySun's solar storm peak expected to be lowest in 100 yearsSun's solar storm peak expected to be lowest in 100 yearsCyclone Dumile slams into La Reunion, leaves destroyed highway in its wakeFliers can expect higher airfares, fewer airlines, more fees, experts sayGoodbye to the 112th Congress–Will the 113th be any better?FBI: Second suspect arrested in cannibal cop case113th Congress: New Year, New You (and me)Economy added solid 155,000 jobs in DecemberSaturday’s Guests (January 5): The big lessons from the fiscal curb deal, what’s next in the fight over spending, an interview with Oliver StoneExpedition finds 40 unknown gas seeps off US East CoastAfghanistan: Nation at a crossroadsFDA proposes major new food safety rulesThumb drive-sized GameStick console launching in AprilAmerican screengrab: Bismarck, North DakotaExpedition finds 40 unknown gas seeps off US East CoastSamsung fixes fatal mobile flaw -- in UK onlySandy aid bill passesOdd Mammal Thought Long Extinct in Australia May Still LiveBiden Unplugged: ‘If you need any help on those pecs, let me know’CES is a crazy placeThat UFO exploding over California? Looks like a weather balloonLike Hot Chocolate? Drink it in an Orange CupInternet Explorer zero-day exploit linked to ChinaThe junior senior senatorsJob growth by the numbers during Obama’s first termAmerican Eagle pilot arrested at Minn. airportThese dinosaurs shook their tail feathers to attract their mates2012 was worst year for whooping cough since 1955These dinosaurs may have shaken their tail feathers to woo matesObama-Biden are the official winners; no faithless electorsPharmacy blames cleaners in fungal meningitis outbreakMicrosoft's Patch Tuesday Leaves Out Crucial Internet Explorer FixMicrosoft's Patch Tuesday Leaves Out Crucial Internet Explorer FixBoehner wins a second term—but can he control his caucus?It’s not just welfare: Our incredible shrinking governmentTropical Cyclone Spotted Slamming Indian Ocean IslandsHot chocolate tastes better in an orange cupNew Fujifilm X-series cameras rumored for CESGame developer kickstarts fundraiser for twisted take on Red Riding HoodHagel likely to be nominated for Defense Secretary next weekSumatran Tigers Finally Mate at National ZooMassive sun eruption could tower over 20 EarthsBattery aging reversed to keep electric train chugging alongtest entry‘Disciplinary fees’ show the trouble with charter schools and privatizationVery Last Word: On negotiating tax billsDead on Facebook: Pranksters kill accounts with fake death reportsUncertainty hangs over science after the fiscal deal in CongressDetroit's Big Three trying to power up Motor CityTarantino’s cinematic catharsis with ‘Django Unchained’Uncertainty hangs over science after the fiscal deal in CongressAt the intersection of courage and dignityS&P 500 Posts Best Closing High Since Financial Crisis; Up 4.6% for WeekUnruly passenger taped to seat on Icelandair flightSandy aid bill passes through HouseFirst Word: Debt ceiling fight 2.0Republicans lie about the deficit and get away with itSecret to Fish's Waterfall-Climbing Ability FoundChasing Volcanoes with Filmmaker Bertrand LoyerCES 2013 Preview: Impecca Bamboo Keyboard for MobileCES 2013 Preview: Impecca Bamboo Keyboard for MobileNeil Armstrong Didn't Lie About 'One Small Step' Moon Speech, Historian SaysWill China Launch an Anti-Satellite Test Soon?Back to the gadget mecca: What CES 2013 will bring'We've lost respect for life': Detroit records deadliest year in decadesThese 'daytime' primates have active nightlife, too, film showsNew search engine tailors results for tabletsFacebook Data Reveals Your Best FriendsFacebook Data Reveals Your Best FriendsThese 'daytime' primates have active nightlife, too, film showsCompetition affects who gets a liver transplantYear's Largest Astronomy Meeting Kicks Off in California SundayBeam Me Up! William Shatner Tweets With Astronaut in SpaceSun's 2013 Solar Storm Peak Expected to Hit Century LowGiant Sun Eruption Could Swallow 20 EarthsMalala discharged from hospitalThe political jokes that wrote themselvesWhy Spike Lee should see ‘Django Unchained’Historian says Neil Armstrong didn't lie about 'one small step'Scientists learn secret to fish's ability to climb up waterfallsScientists learn secret to fish's ability to climb up waterfallsBachmann introduces first bill in 113th Congress…to repeal ObamacareHere we go again: GOPers threaten to shutdown government'Collapse' in Congress: Lawmakers should learn from tribal elders‘ED Show’ playbook: Friday, Jan. 4China gearing up for anti-satellite test, experts sayChina gearing up for anti-satellite test, experts sayWorld's biggest atom smasher heading for two-year hiatusChicago jail escapee found wearing beret, glasses and using a cane, police sayJoe Biden deserves his own reality showSaudi Air Force sergeant accused of Vegas child rapeSaudi Air Force sergeant accused of Vegas child rapeSnowkiter catching air in Swiss AlpsAfter irate Sandy rhetoric, long funding process awaitsHow to Take Your Business to the Next Level in 2013US soldier's remains come home 62 years after Korean War deathLessons from the cliff5 Steps to Becoming a More Empowered You in the New YearHere, Bella! Top Pet Names for 2012In Los Angeles, advocates push dueling medical marijuana measuresHow to Train Your Brain to Stay FocusedSunday’s Guests (Jan. 6): Hurricane Sandy relief, a look back at the 112th congress, Chicago’s homicide rateJapan bluefin tuna sells for record $1.76 millionThe Benefits of Cloud-Based Point-of-Sale Systems5 Inspirational Quotes From Sports Figures in 2012Mars Rover Curiosity Finds Martian 'Flower' and Snake-Like RockSee Saturn, Moon and Star Form Cosmic Triangle Early SundayHow to Turn a Worthless Business Idea into a Million-Dollar StartupMicrosoft's Patch Tuesday leaves out crucial IE fixIran creating software to control social network sitesPolice: 4 dead, including gunman, in Aurora, Colo., hostage situationSee Saturn in cosmic triangle early SundaySee Saturn in cosmic triangle early SundayForget Your To-Do List: The 3 Lists Every Entrepreneur NeedsMissoni fashion house executive missing after plane disappeared off Venezuela coast7 resolutions for a better Earth in 20135 Deadly Sins of SEO and Online Marketing7 resolutions for a better Earth in 2013Tips for Pitching the MediaThe fiscal cliff deal: A tax hike for the real middle classLarge earthquake strikes off Alaska coast, prompting tsunami warningsFamed Roman Shipwreck Could Be TwoMeet Jason Benson, ‘Foot Soldier’ housing the homelessFamed Roman shipwreck could be twoTemperatures in China hit 28-year lowEven before Supreme Court rules, gay marriage battles rage in the statesChavez ally re-elected, cementing position as possible caretaker presidentOn Roe v. Wade anniversary, a letter to one fighting for choiceTaking a full load: Potential students crowd in for entrance exams in ChinaLanding the big one: Tuna sells for $1.76 million in JapanZipcar Timeline: From Business Idea to IPO to $500 Million BuyoutTattoo photos lead to woman's arrest in global child porn investigationActor Josh Brolin arrested on public intoxication charge in Santa MonicaFamed Roman shipwreck appears to be twoEx-officer is first in CIA to face prison for a leakPolice: Man kills grandmother over what to watch on TVSome wounded vets shine on 'Alive Day,' others wear blackCourteney Cox: I will 'show my boobs' on 'Cougar Town'Throwing out the Christmas tree goes to another level in GermanyBest bets: Giraffes fight with their necks on 'Africa'Once homeless, Kyrsten Sinema now a congresswomanReport: Father of India rape victim wants her name made publicAnglers on ice in South KoreaCalifornia man says he can drive in carpool lane with corporation papersOldest American dies at 114; Mamie Rearden lived in South CarolinaWildfires in Tasmania destroy more than 100 homesHonduras envoy to Colombia fired after party scandalHonduras envoy to Colombia fired after party scandalObama's new Cabinet: Who's in, who's out, and who's in the running9 Proven Sales Tips for IntrovertsNHL, union reach tentative agreementUS drone strikes kill 18 Pakistani militants, sources tell NBCAssad gives defiant speech as Syrian rebels edge closer to DamascusMeet the Press links — Sunday, January 6African American teacher sues Philly prep school over firing'Universal' Personality Traits Are Not, Study FindsWhy Our Brains Like Short-Term GoalsSenators signal tough fight for Hagel5 most stressful jobsWall Street shifts focus to earningsMcConnell on tax fight: 'That's over'Cat caught smuggling items into Brazilian prisonRebounding economy, strong demand may swamp cruisers' efforts to score great 'Wave Season' dealsPost Show Thoughts: After the Fiscal CliffMandela reportedly recovered from infection, surgeryAssad gives defiant speech as Syrian rebels edge closer to DamascusHow 3 Franchise Owners Came Back From Disaster10 Online Marketing Trends for 2013Temp employees more likely to succumb to workplace hazardsTwitter insult to emir gets man two years in prisonReverse-Engineering Your Business Plan: Success Starts With the EndSome so-called 'dude foods' may not be so badJanuary 6: Mitch McConnell, Alan Simpson, Erskine Bowles, Angus King, Newt Gingrich, Xavier Becerra, Carly Fiorina, E.J. Dionne'Horrible' sea level rise of more than 3 feet plausible by 2100, experts sayWhat's Ahead in 2013 for Venture CapitalYour medical chart may soon log exercise, tooRewards planned in possibly linked killings of elderly San Bernardino womenHealth insurers raise some rates by double digitsRead the prologue to 'Inconceivable' by Carolyn and Sean SavageImprove Your Website: 3 Free Tools for 'Screencasting'Double-Star Systems Can Be Dangerous for ExoplanetsProgrammable Sabertooth Controller Could Change GamingProgrammable Sabertooth Controller Could Change GamingPenguins' Private Lives Recorded in AntarcticaSearchers arrive in Myanmar to hunt for buried WWII British Spitfire planes2 killed in fire at Indian Oil Corporation fuel terminalNew Health Gadget Matches Your WardrobeNew Health Gadget Matches Your WardrobeHearing for accused theater shooter James Holmes could be proxy trialPenguins' private lives recorded in AntarcticaDon't bite ... or kick ... the hand that feeds youPenguins' private lives recorded in AntarcticaPhone makers scurry to get out their own 'phablets'Lone wolf continues to roam California after a year, searching for a packSchwarzenegger: Film violence not linked to school shootingBloody 'Texas Chainsaw 3D' tops box office'The Sims' and Other Games Coming to LG Smart TVs'The Sims' and Other Games Coming to LG Smart TVsFirst table — no, not tablet — PC comes from LenovoColdest Antimatter Yet Is Goal of New TechniqueThis year's gadget spam: Bluetooth speakersSeahawks rally to 24-14 win over Redskins, RGIII injures knee late in gameThe Kilogram Has Gained WeightAlien planets face danger from double-star systemsCat caught smuggling contraband into Brazil prisonAlien planets face danger from double-star systemsThe kilogram may need to go on a dietThe kilogram may have to go on a dietCase makes your iPhone's back and sides touch-sensitiveColdest antimatter yet is goal of new techniqueColdest antimatter yet is goal of new techniqueStream through snow creates abstract winter landscapePeep this! Eye-tracking capabilities could be added to nearly any computerNvidia unveils surprise 'Project Shield' handheld gaming consoleIsrael plans to construct a Syrian border fenceIndia gang-rape case: Accused duo offer to testify against othersBreast-feeding moms say they were harassed by security at Delaware mallRussia officials: Christmas attacks targeting churches foiledWorld's best frenemies: Karzai, Obama set to discuss long-term tiesAustralia faces 'catastrophic' days as wildfires rage in 5 of country's 6 statesMysterious animal remains cause stir in Miami's affluent South BeachRemains of headless goat, roosters cause stir in Miami's affluent South BeachHow to Tell Your Company's StoryJapan's PM courts controversy by singing national anthemObama taps John Brennan to be next CIA director, White House officials sayMorning Maddow: January 7Pope urges new archbishops to be 'courageous'Weird! This Odd, Ancient Bird Had Sharp TeethShorter penis alarms some men after prostate treatment, study findsBofA in $10 billion settlement with Fannie MaeWing-suit skydiver missing in Washington state mountainsDisaster relief for me, not for theeObama to nominate Hagel, Brennan for Defense and CIAWhite House eyes 'far broader' gun-control agendaDecision 2014/2016: Rand Paul in IsraelDecision 2014/2016: Rand Paul in IsraelCongress: Boehner speaks outCongress: Boehner speaks outUS nuke lab removes Chinese switches over security fearsUS nuke lab removes Chinese-made switches over security fearsObama agenda: Unveiling the national-security teamObama agenda: Unveiling the national-security teamProgramming notesProgramming notesFirst Thoughts: Hagel -- a man without a party5 Simple Daily Habits to Practice This New YearPre-caffeine tech: CES updates, helpful dogs!McConnell demands unbalanced dealStolen Matisse artwork located by sleuth: 'No arms were broken' in recoveryStolen Matisse artwork located by sleuth: 'No arms were broken' in recoverySaturated fats tied to falling sperm counts in Danes: studyPrime minister turns traffic cop after hitting East Timor gridlockAmerican screengrab: LA previews the newsRelax! Here are the 5 least stressful jobsLet Me Start: Cabinet ShakeupHow One Business Bounced Back from BankruptcySon of US Sen. Rand Paul arrested at NC airportAddington to monitor executive branch overreach'Hardball with Chris Matthews' for Friday, January 4th, 2013Detained American, Internet freedom on agenda as Google boss visits North Korea'The Melissa Harris-Perry Show' for Saturday, January 5th, 2013Awakened from its slumber, Russian volcano rumbles'The Melissa Harris-Perry Show' for Sunday, January 6th, 2013Sen. Rand Paul's son arrested at North Carolina airportPoliticsNation, Friday, January 4th, 2013The Ed Show for Friday, January 4th, 2013'The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell' for Friday, January 4th, 2013'The Rachel Maddow Show' for Friday, January 4th, 2013'Up w/Chris Hayes' for Saturday, January 5th, 2013'Up w/Chris Hayes' for Sunday, January 6th, 2013Hot colors light up frozen sculptures at the Harbin ice festivalMcConnell lays groundwork for debt ceiling battleFuel economy hits all-time record: 23.8 mpgWall Street slides as investors pocket profitsThose who root for a government shutdownA Jointly Owned Franchise Gives Two Pilots a Second ChanceVIDEO: First Read Minute: My, how times changeInaugural ball tickets snapped up early due to Ticketmaster goofFamily of missing fashion scion Missoni holds out hope he is aliveFamily of missing fashion scion Missoni holds out hope he is aliveTax Time: 1099s for Contractor Wages Made EasyChinese protest outside newspaper gates in rare censorship demoiPhone Stylus Becomes Bluetooth HeadsetiPhone Stylus Becomes Bluetooth Headset17th-Century 'Aristotle' Sex Manual Goes Up For AuctionHagel for Secretary of DefenseLG bringing OLED TV to US in March for $12,000Design Here, Buy Anywhere with Global, 3D PrintingDesign Here, Buy Anywhere with Global, 3D PrintingIdentity thieves use stolen info to buy Apple productsBanks reach $8.5B settlement on mortgage abuseKeeping a bipartisan promiseHow to Reward Your Brain to Boost Productivity and Other Tips This WeekChuck Hagel: Why his secretary of defense confirmation is far from certainRepublicans reap the fruits of redistricting, part IILa. Sen. Vitter calls Reid 'idiot' for Sandy-Katrina comparisonFrench Muslims join opposition to same-sex marriageRetailers' holiday hiring was highest in six yearsSmall-Business Job Growth Remains ModestMust-Read Op-Eds for Jan. 7, 2012Supreme Court lets embryonic stem cell research go forwardOdd, ancient bird had sharp teethFirst Word: Tough fight for Hagel nomination?Strategy for passing gun-control laws taking shapeHillary Clinton returns to workCanon's Powershot N is like a hardware InstagramSupreme Court to hear same-sex marriage cases in late MarchBoeing 787 Dreamliner catches fire at Boston's Logan AirportHow White House is advising allies to answer 'tough questions' about HagelOdd, ancient bird had sharp teeth with ridgesMerry (Orthodox) Christmas! Believers celebrate with solemn ceremoniesAccusation, suicide cast shadow over Fighting Irish's return to gloryHow to pass gun controlBack on the job, Clinton presented with football helmet after concussionBack on the job, Clinton presented with football helmet after concussionEasy on the Airbrush and Other Tips for Your Pinterest PhotoMonster and EA Sports Release MVP Carbon HeadsetWindows RT Jailbroken to Run Unauthorized AppsWindows RT Jailbroken to Run Unauthorized AppsMonster and EA Sports Release MVP Carbon Headset“Cliff” cash goes to special interestsDemocrats signal intention to tackle the ‘submerged state’James Holmes 'detached,' 'relaxed' after theater massacre, officer saysMoga Pro brings console game controls to your phone, tablet17th-century 'Aristotle' sex manual to be auctionedEstimate suggests that our galaxy contains 17 billion sizzling-hot EarthsLibyan Islamist leader probed in Benghazi attack averts assassination attempt17th-century 'Aristotle' sex manual to be auctionedLIVE VIDEO: Obama announces defense secretary, CIA chief picks (NOW)Japanese Cat Carries Clues to Bomb Hacker CaseJapanese Cat Carries Clues to Bomb Hacker CaseObama taps 'American patriot' Hagel for Pentagon job17 Billion Earth-Size Alien Planets Inhabit Milky WayRefugees discover new ways to plant roots in AmericaObama taps Hagel for Defense SecretaryObama taps Hagel for Defense Secretary'It gave me a bear hug': Bobcat attacks Massachusetts familyObama nominates Hagel, Brennan for Defense and CIACaptive Hyenas Beat Wild Peers in Puzzle SolvingSmart TV tricks highlight Panasonic's new Viera lineIn London, knit hats are out, splinters are inPocket-Friendly Canon PowerShot N Uploads Photos to the WebTI DLP Unveils Infotainment System with Curved Display, HUDTI DLP Unveils Infotainment System with Curved Display, HUDPocket-Friendly Canon PowerShot N Uploads Photos to the Web244 million years ago, monsters ruled the seas where Nevada now sitsBrennan nominated to head CIA2013 Is International Year of … QuinoaBaby Wasps Disinfect Cockroaches Before Eating ThemBaby Bones Found Scattered in Ancient Italian Village'T. Rex' of the Seas Called First Top KillerObama first presidential candidate since Eisenhower to top 51% twicePinterest Reaches Two Startup Milestones: One Good, One BadBasking Shark's Amazing Journey to the TropicsTEST ENTRY _ DO NO PUBLISHKulluck drilling rig refloated, being towed to shelter in AlaskaBrad Pitt hints at return to China, despite ban over filmBrad Pitt hints at return to China, despite ban over filmBrad Pitt hints at return to China, despite ban over filmCaptive hyenas beat wild peers in puzzle solvingPolice: Four women found dead in Tulsa, Okla., apartmentNewtown pol to Gabrielle Giffords: ‘Stay out of my towns!’Calif. serial killer gets prison for NYC slayingsCancer deaths down, but new causes threaten'Exocomets' common across Milky Way galaxyA whale takes flight in Mumbai's kite festivalCaptive hyenas beat wild peers in puzzle solvingLump may spell doom for 'Downton Abbey' characterWhen election officials are electedRecession keeps US health spending low, report findsBaby wasps disinfect cockroaches before eating themClear Improvement: New Glass Could Last MillenniaClear Improvement: New Glass Could Last Millennia'Exocomets' common across Milky Way galaxyWall Street edges off 5-year highs, awaits earningsBaby wasps disinfect cockroaches before eating themDisney World to Track Visitors with Wireless WristbandsDisney World to Track Visitors with Wireless WristbandsBaby bones found scattered in ancient Italian villageAstronaut Backs Notre Dame in BCS Championship6 injured when Jersey City escalator switches directionAirbnb a popular alternative to hotels, but is it legal in NYC?‘Ultra high definition’ TVs likely to become mainstream next yearHave Scientologists constructed a 'space alien cathedral'? Not reallyVroom for Safety: Hybrid Cars Must Make Noise, Feds SayVroom for Safety: Hybrid Cars Must Make Noise, Feds SayWhat You Need to Know About the Fiscal Cliff Deal and Saving Taxes in 2013Roman Kids Showed Off Status with ShoesMorality, Partisanship, and AsteroidsMonday's Mini-Report'Dating Game' killer sentenced for 1970s murdersPolice: Paramilitary group 'orchestrating' Belfast violencePolice: Paramilitary group 'orchestrating' Belfast violenceSkip the subway, take a ski lift to work insteadWhy Lance should confessRoman kids showed off status with shoesSamsung TVs Merge Cable with Streaming VideoSamsung TVs Merge Cable with Streaming VideoCondors Drive Cougars to Kill MoreCelebrating a January Christmas in BelarusRoman kids showed off status with shoesMulti-billion mortgage deal favors banks, critics claim17-month mock Mars mission turns up down-to-Earth sleep problemBaby bones found scattered in ancient Italian villagePanasonic Lets You Draw on the TVDrowning or Waving? Samsung Gesture-Reading TVs Can't TellPanasonic Lets You Draw on the TVDrowning or Waving? Samsung Gesture-Reading TVs Can't TellTop 5 details from John Boehner’s juicy WSJ interview'Like a robot': Victims' families eye suspect, enduring wrenching testimony in theater massacre hearingAhead on the 1/7 Maddow showUN chief 'disappointed' by Assad's speech on Syria crisisTeen in crude video about alleged Ohio rape not involved, not questioned as witness, lawyer saysSamsung OLED TV will let two viewers watch two shows at once — in full HDU.S. launches study into youth sports concussionsSupreme Court Rejects Challenge to Embryonic Stem Cell ResearchHagel: Why his sec of defense confirmation is far from certainSame old GOP: A new bill to stop ‘anchor babies’Give Hagel a chanceDakar Rally's Stage 3 victorious for some, costly for othersOil tanker hits San Francisco's Bay BridgeNew survey helps US companies prove their 'vet friendly' claimsDisney World to track visitors with wireless wristbandsSome Call Los Roques New Bermuda TriangleNew Music Site May Boost Listeners' FocusNew Music Site May Boost Listeners' FocusSprint adds Windows Phone 8 this summerNASA's Kepler mission uncovers 461 more potential planets to check outIntel wants your next computer to be like a KinectHorseless carriage soon to be driverlessDISH Hopper 'Slings' Video to Mobile DevicesDISH Hopper 'Slings' Video to Mobile Devices‘ED Show’ playbook: Monday, Jan. 7Black hole's burp surprises scientistsSecretary of Defense? More like Secretary of Cuts.Venezuela tensions brew as Chavez remains ill, absentChinese man pleads guilty in $100M stolen software ringMcConnell can’t define ‘tax increase’ without Norquist’s helpMars rover gives its first brushoffChina's manufacturers vie to be the next Samsung or SonyUndocumented immigrants in Illinois move closer to obtaining driver's licensesAmericans are ready for ‘sensible reduction’ in military spendingSamsung rethinks Smart TV (and we're impressed)Links for the 1/7 TRMSSony Xperia Z: Quad-core water-resistant phone with 13-MP cameraCrimson Tide rolls over Fighting Irish for national titleDancing outside the spotlightNASA's Curiosity Rover Brushes Mars Rock Clean, a FirstAfghan man in army uniform kills NATO soldier in HelmandJudge rejects California man's argument that corporation is a passengerCops: Fingernail DNA helps catch woman's killer 28 years laterConn. politician apologizes after saying Giffords should 'stay out of my towns'Flag fury ignites some of Northern Ireland's worst violence in 15 yearsJohn Brennan, Obama's pick for CIA director, has deep roots at agencyAustralia's hottest day on record hampers wildfire fightAn excerpt from Dr. Robert Lustig’s “Fat Chance”An excerpt from Stanley McChrystal’s “My Share of the Task”Morning Maddow: January 8Gabby Giffords launches group to counter gun lobbyDavid Bowie returns with first album in 10 years, 'The Next Day'Woman pleads guilty in Texas 'total identity theft' caseBoehner: debt limit 'not the ultimate leverage'Blinking gives your brain a break$1 million lottery winner fatally poisoned by cyanideBoeing’s 787 faces scrutiny after several reports of mishapsLexus unveils car that anticipates road dangerPre-caffeine tech: Unhappy hedgehogs, CES!Schmoozing has its limitsFormer Gen. McChrystal: Assault rifles are for battlefields, not schoolsAmy Winehouse died from alcohol, second death inquest confirmsDecision 2013, 2014: Frank-ly, my dear…Obama agenda: Gun push takes shape.Obama agenda: Making his markProgramming notesFirst Thoughts: No margin for error in Hagel nominationHeat, high wind create 'catastrophic' fire condition in AustraliaMove over Halo: Beautiful, provocative indie games step into the spotlightNikon's J3 and S1 bring very minor improvements to 1 seriesToyota tops 2012 recall list for 3rd time in 4 yearsKingston's Predator flash drive puts a terabyte in your pocketGOP opposes its own goals on MedicareAsus put Google TV in a cube … err, QubeFoggy morning makes for slow commute in PakistanTurn Your Old iPhone into Baby Activity BookOne million Syrians going hungry as fighting rages, says UNTurn Your Old iPhone into Baby Activity BookEnter NASA's Winter Weather Photo ContestWall Street dips as earning season gets under wayAIG's gratitude comes with fine printHaitian officials say US travel advisory unwarrantedFacebook Phishing Scam More Convincing Than MostFacebook Phishing Scam More Convincing Than MostChris Hayes is heading to Baltimore on January 16Chris Hayes is heading to Baltimore on January 16Casey Anthony's lawyers argue she was wrongly convicted of lying'The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell' for Monday, January 7th, 2013PoliticsNation, Monday, January 7th, 2013The Ed Show for Monday, January 7th, 2013'Hardball with Chris Matthews' for Monday, January 7th, 2013'The Rachel Maddow Show' for Monday, January 7th, 2013Athenian 'Snake Goddess' Gets New Identity'Django Unchained' action figures go on sale, stir up controversyWalden pushes remedy to platinum-coin loopholeTestimony set to begin in pregnancy drug caseNuclear power in space? Petition asks White House to rekindle projectWidow of civil rights leader to deliver inaugural invocationHow flight attendants deal with unruly passengersTequila-swilling tree trimmer gets stuck 40 feet off groundAncient Shipwreck Reveals 2,000-Year-Old Eye MedicineHow One Entrepreneur Turned Restaurant Waste into a BusinessPoll: How often do you text and drive?Lindsey Graham isn't done with BenghaziTexting drivers involved in serious and fatal crashes get 'slap on the wrist,' say victims' familiesOn the move again, Syrian refugees flee floodingFlorida couple charged with cruelty after 300 animals found in their home13 days until inaugurationRescued by a bailout, A.I.G. may sue its savior5 Americans among 7 dead in Peru helicopter crashAthenian 'snake goddess' is a mystery — she's also homelessStocks Decline Ahead of Earnings Season; Alcoa FlatMust-Read Op-Eds for Jan. 8, 2013Must-Read Op-Eds for Jan. 7, 2013Wendy’s, Taco Bell franchises are latest to cut employee hours, blaming Obamacare'Zero Dark Thirty' torture controversy: Filmmakers stand their groundSight for sore eyes: 2,000-year-old eye pills found on shipwreckLottery winner killed by cyanide was immigrant, family manTricorder? Not quite, but this app-gadget combo checks your vitalsRacial divide seen in Mississippi debate over charter schools, reformInaugural history: From Lincoln to ObamaNOAA: 2012 was warmest year ever for US, second most 'extreme'Putting wandering ducks in a rowToday on The Cycle: Diamond in the roughGoogle giving NYC's Chelsea area free Wi-FiNASA might lasso an asteroid and drag it to orbit near moonWhat happens if the GOP shoots the hostageFireflies inspire brighter LEDsVP Biden statement on Richard Ben Cramer’s passingBank Cyberattacks to Last Another Year, Group SaysSony's Ultra HD TVs — Not Quite for the 99 PercentBank Cyberattacks to Last Another Year, Group SaysSony's Ultra HD TVs — Not Quite for the 99 PercentGun control battle heats upAnnoying condors drive cougars to make more killsSuspect in Benghazi consulate attack released by Tunisian judgeNRA to attend White House meetings on gunsWhy do we have guns in space?Humans Visit Huge Penguin Colony for First TimeNixon's Space Legacy Unveiled at National ArchivesBig, toothy 'super predator' terrorized Jurassic EuropeGOP senator: Clinton likely to testify on Benghazi Jan. 22LIVE VIDEO: Gov. Chris Christie’s State of the State address (NOW)Big, toothy 'super predator' terrorized Jurassic EuropeNOAA: warmest year ever in US'Wake-up call': Chicago set to break 73-year-old snowless recordSongbird's Voice Box Modeled in 3DNASA might lasso an asteroid and drag it to orbit near moonQuote of the Day: 'Priestly figure' in windowless room deciding who to 'execute'Caffeine in diet supplements vary widelyMedicare spends $1 billion on mammogramsSight for sore eyes: 2,000-year-old eye pills found on shipwreckSight for sore eyes: 2,000-year-old eye pills found on shipwreckFBI: James Holmes' booby-trap used remote-control car, frying pan'If Alabama wants to be the best, there is a cost.'Athenian 'snake goddess' is a mystery — she's also homelessCuomo plans new rules in fight against sepsisGen. McChrystal: Assault rifles are for battlefields, not schoolsInstitute of Medicine to study youth sports concussionsIll. House approves driver's licenses for immigrants in U.S. illegallyHumans visit and confirm existence of penguin colonyCES 2013: From big tablets to small chipsBrooklyn Nets player questioned after sex assault claimIndia accuses Pakistan of killing two soldiers in border firefightVirginia gov. proposes nixing gas tax, raising sales tax, hitting hybrids with $100 feeHumans visit and confirm existence of penguin colonyAncient Maya Predicted 1991 Solar EclipseRepublican lawmaker introducing bill to squash trillion dollar coin ideaRemembering a man who knew “What It Takes”Are gay rights groups warming up to Chuck Hagel?'Help me!': 911 call reveals teen's desperation after relatives shot in Aurora theaterJudge denies Manning motion to dismiss charges in WikiLeaks caseAstronaut beams down amazing views from spaceChristie: 'Never stand silent when our citizens are being short changed'California man arrested a day after girlfriend set on firePedestrians pass by beggar on Milan streetsSpielberg, Affleck among Directors Guild noms; Tarantino snubbed for 'Django'Spielberg, Affleck among Directors Guild noms; Tarantino snubbed for 'Django'Stocks close lower ahead of earnings seasonIt's Official: 2012 Smashes Record for Warmest Year in USRisks of binge drinking often overlooked for womenJan. 11: Keith Morrison reports 'Vanished'Cybercriminal Gang Sets Aside $100,000 to Buy ExploitsCybercriminal Gang Sets Aside $100,000 to Buy ExploitsCrapo poised for promotion after DUIDiana AlvearSony Xperia Smartphone Survives a Dunking [Video]Sony Xperia Smartphone Survives a Dunking [Video]First Word: Gabby Giffords takes on NRAFuture of CIA drone war rests on Brennan nominationWindows 8 sales at 60 million since launch, says MicrosoftDrinking diet soda linked to depressionYes, Panasonic really made a 20-inch tabletVenezuela's ailing Chavez unable to attend swearing-in, officials sayFake Twitter Campaign Encourages Teen Girls to 'Cutforbieber''Point' App Adds New Content to What You See on TV'Point' App Adds New Content to What You See on TVFake Twitter Campaign Encourages Teen Girls to 'Cutforbieber'Could the government start hiring again soon?Tuesday's Mini-ReportProximo Tag Uses iPhone to Keep Track of ValuablesProximo Tag Uses iPhone to Keep Track of ValuablesFuture of the CIA drone war may rest on BrennanLocal review board urges Boy Scouts to award Eagle rank to gay teenBilingualism May Keep Older Brains NimbleNew 'Bone' in Milky Way Skeleton DiscoveredClimate Change to Claim San Francisco MarshesBody found in lake where teens feared to have fallen through iceBody found in New Jersey lake where teens are feared to have fallen through iceBody found in New Jersey lake where teens are feared to have fallen through iceDakar Rally drivers race across Peru's dunes during stage fourUntreatable gonorrhea threat rises in U.S., CanadaTucson shooting anniversary prompts new calls for common sense gun safetyHiding hell is not tolerable in the pursuit of a big-time football programAging lighthouse gains new life as beacon for offshore wind industryNew note-taking tablet feels like pen and paper but syncs digitallyFlu-ridden and looking for someone to blame? There’s an app for thatChildren and CongressVitamin D may not relieve arthritis painPolice: Man uses dreadlocks to choke girlfriend in Portland, Ore.'Magic coin' debt ceiling solution not worth muchWhite House open to full Afghanistan withdrawal after 2014Dick Armey: Democrats want ‘abortion on demand’Why Fingers & Toes Get Pruney in WaterAhead on the 1/8 Maddow showAhead on the 1/8 Maddow showPhotos of missing FBI agent show him bearded, holding anti-American signsWhy your fingers and toes get pruney in water‘ED Show’ playbook: Tuesday, Jan. 8New 'bone' in Milky Way skeleton is discoveredDish Network makes $5.15 billion bid for ClearwireSupreme Court to decide whether police can take your blood without your permissionNew 'bone' in Milky Way skeleton is discoveredPoll: Root canals are more popular than CongressFans Create Crowdsourced Hit Song with AviciiFans Create Crowdsourced Hit Song with AviciiT-Mobile offers unlimited data to no-contract customersNew 'bone' in Milky Way skeleton is discoveredGiffords vs the NRAAncient Maya accurately predicted 1991 solar eclipseWanted: Mars colonists for reality TVAncient Maya accurately predicted 1991 solar eclipseAlex Jones attacks Piers Morgan: Watch the latest pro-gun rantUS Franciscan friars accept prayer requests via textWe're closer to learning how songbirds make those sounds'Dating Game' killer sentenced for 1970s murdersAncient Maya accurately predicted 1991 solar eclipseWe're closer to learning how songbirds make those soundsPlaying politics? PA governor sues NCAA for Penn State sanctionsGov. Cuomo to press for wider curbs on gun access in NYEven a reporter in 4-inch heels can ride this electric skateboardKeep the smelly side inLinks for the 1/8 TRMSHundreds of thousands of devotees join Black Nazarene procession in PhilippinesThe tax law's scooter boosterSources: Burned, naked body found on Brooklyn beach is missing 14-year-old girl$500 bonus for a murder-free year? Chicago suburb considers rewarding copsLawyer: Trio charged over India gang rape will plead not guiltyNew Jersey cop who was spotted sleeping in patrol car now loses loaded gunDespite fiscal cliff setback, GOP remains dogged in resistance to ObamaCaptured deep beneath the waves: Giant squid filmed in natural habitatAlaska militia leader Schaeffer Cox sentenced to 26 years in prisonDebate rages over stray dogs after fatal maulings in Mexico CityTexas school can force students to wear locator chips, judge rulesIconic Telescopes Threatened by Looming Budget CutsSnow in the desert, floods in the West Bank: Deadly winter storm slams MideastMorning Maddow: January 9When policymakers' minds go 'blank'Tea Partier: Democrats want ‘abortion on demand’AIG opts out of bailout lawsuit amid public vitriolDick Armey dishes dirt accidentally'Twilight's' 'Breaking Dawn,' Kristen Stewart top list of 2013 RazziesProgramming notesProgramming notesFirst Thoughts: Biden's gun violence listening sessions beginThe debt reduction that's already happenedBoeing 787 suffers third mishap in as many days'Lincoln' tops BAFTA nominations with 10, but Steven Spielberg left outSteven Spielberg reveals letter in which Daniel Day-Lewis rejected 'Lincoln' roleCrystal Could Make Handheld X-RaysCrystal Could Make Handheld X-RaysChina's Extreme Cold Snaps RecordsFighting the chill on the Cold War's last frontierPolice fire stun grenades at striking workers in South Africa's wine regionPre-caffeine tech: Speedy CES, science jokes!3D Ear Scanning Enables Custom-Fit Headphones3D Ear Scanning Enables Custom-Fit HeadphonesBeyonce, James Taylor, Kelly Clarkson to perform at Obama's inaugurationPoisoned Chicago lottery winner had no enemies, widow saysRick Scott's alternate Medicaid reality150 years old and still running late: London's Tube celebrates landmark anniversaryThe Week in Pictures: Dec. 27 - Jan. 3Arctic Snow Cover Shows Steep DeclineExile on 'Main Street'DNA pioneer James Watson slams 'war against cancer'Family escapes Australian 'tornadoes of fire' by clinging to jetty for 3 hoursWashington National Cathedral to celebrate same-sex weddingsMedical Myths: When Urban Legends KillThe Nation praises MSNBC's Election Night coverageSyria rebels trade 48 Iranian hostages for 2,000 imprisoned civiliansPuppets keep a straight face in Israeli political satireThe Ed Show for Tuesday, January 8th, 2013