Words and their stories: state nicknames, part 3
London set for huge Chinese New Year celebrations
Gay rights groups push for anti-discrimination laws
United States Senate's process of confirming the president's nominees
Oxfam: Power, water shortages in Goma
Epilepsy disorder suffered by millions around the world
Televisions stole the spotlight at the consumer electronics show
Watching for early signs of autism in babies
Tattoos illustrate art of saving lives
Now on the iPad: Apps for orangutans
Abduction prompts girl to fight back for all women
A declaration seeking life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
First lady's new hairstyle creates buzz
Five actresses compete for coveted Oscar
American history: The shot heard around the world
Words and their stories: Belittle
WHO warns of malaria resurgence
Social Innovation Summit 2012 comes to an end
A flower in winter: The story of the poinsettia
Words and their stories: Santa Claus
30,000 Sandy-damaged cars stored on eastern Long Island
Words and their stories: Losing it
New study could change treatment for asthma
Washington insider Susan Rice could face tough nomination battle
Home TB treatment is helping patients in Swaziland
Everglades National Park–one of the world's great biological wonders
Kyoto Protocol winds down as delegates head to Doha
Soaring population, climate change stress resources
UNAIDS: Sharp drop in new infections
Student launches hospital for iPhones