Immigration reform bill survives first hurdle, passes Senate committee

• Immigration bill clears hurdle with 13-5 approval by Senate committee
• Leahy withholds amendment to include LGBT couples in immigration reform
• Ex-manager doubts IRS on Tea Party scandal
• With high-tech visa compromise, immigration reform proponents win GOP ally
• IRS official to invoke Fifth Amendment at hearing
• Hatch says he'll vote immigration overhaul out of committee
• Durbin sharply criticizes Cruz immigration amendment
• Reid: We'll 'do everything we can to help Oklahoma'
• A new disaster sparks an old debate on federal aid
• Apple CEO: No plans to move $100 billion back to US
• Senators demand answers from IRS officials but get few new answers
• The GOP's focus deficit
• McCain says 'Apple is one of the biggest tax avoiders' in US
• Washington promises relief to Okla. tornado victims
• Senators demand answers from IRS officials but gets few new answers
• Apple CEO: 'We don't stash money on some Caribbean island'
• Familiar but tough words for African Americans from the first couple
• Paul: Senate committee 'should apologize to Apple'
• Obama: Help for tornado-ravaged Oklahoma will be there 'as long as it takes'
• Obama declares major disaster in Oklahoma
• Fatigued electorate to make historic choice in Los Angeles
• First Thoughts: Putting things into perspective
• Obama, Chinese president to meet in June
• Conservative talkers, grassroots groups push anti-immigration reform effort
• Senate set to grill IRS officials as White House seeks to clarify timeline
• Obama describes ‘shift’ in US-Myanmar relations
• Leaks, likes, and secrets amid Justice Department controversy
• Playing politics with IRS scandal details
• The IRS scandal: Who knew what when?

Obama to grads: 'No time for excuses'

Speaking at a prominent historically black college, the president said African-Americans have "no time for excuses" if they want success.

• Benghazi: GOP digs in for long haul
• Lawmakers grill ousted IRS boss
• IRS official to plead the Fifth at congressional hearing
• IRS official to plead 5th
• Immigration bill clears hurdle
• Immigration reform bill clears key Senate hurdle
• Sessions takes on Senate immigration gang
• From history to Hollywood, Los Angeles mayoral race offers it all
• Report says prosecutor behind 'Fast and Furious' leak
• Military joins search
• Obama: Our prayers are with Oklahoma
• Granderson: The courage of teachers
• What about Obama's promise?
• We're pointing a gun at our democracy
• With IRS defanged, politics can run rampant
• Obama won't let media do its job
• Photos: Key players in IRS controversy
• Opinion: Obama can still build legacy
• WH chief of staff knew of IRS report before its release
• IRS official denies intentional political targeting
• Rep. Cole: 'It's devastating'
• Three controversies at the White House
• Immigration report may be right
• Conservative groups describe IRS scrutiny
• Paul: IRS scandal needs more than a scapegoat
• 'SNL' pokes fun at Obama, IRS
• GOP using Benghazi to smear
• Ryan: Are we getting straight answers?
• Obama: Military 'ashamed' of sexual assaults

Were the bombings preventable?

Could the Boston Marathon bombing have been prevented?

• What Russia held back on Tzarnaev
• Controversy over suspect's burial
• Life or death for Arias?
• Victim was a 'punching bag'
• Attorney: Castro 'no monster'
• Suspect's life crumbled
• Audit missing people cases
• Castro's ties with victims
• Psychology of abuse
• Care more about white women?
• 5 stories of captive kids who got away
• The search for Ashley Summers
• Gitmo force feeding is torture
• Arias case bumps a bigger story
• Suspect's Miranda rights questioned
• Jodi Arias asks jury to spare her life
• AEG to face MJ death questions
• Acid attack victim fights for justice
• Cold case linked to faculty killings?
• Internet celeb wanted in murder
• Hero cop charged with rape
• Judge will decide: Is NY's stop-and-frisk policy legit?
• Student killed by cop's bullet honored
• FBI mourns agents who fell to their deaths during training
• Iran claims it hanged CIA, Mossad spies
• Pretzel bag leads feds to child porn suspect
• 'Please don't let me go,' Cleveland kidnap victim told officers
• Georgia town sued for requiring guns in all households
• Judges side with U.S.: Don't release photos of dead bin Laden

Watch: Scout's Honor? Gay Rights Advocate Seeks to Overturn Ban on Gay Boy Scouts

Eagle Scout says inclusion of gay Boy Scouts is only the first step

• Cole: Okla. Needs Help, Not Funding Battle
• Immigration Reform Moves to Senate
• Okla. Sens. Grapple With Disaster Votes
• New Evidence of Iran Support to Assad
• Gay Marriage Yanked From Immigration Debate
• Citizenship Pathway Survives in Bill
• General in Adultery Probe Suspended
• Lew Defends Handling of IRS Scandal
• IRS Official Lois Lerner to Take the Fifth
• IRS 'Blemish' Prompts Senators' Scorn
• Groups File First Suits Against IRS
• Obama Offers Support to Okla. Victims
• This Week in History
• Watch: President Obama: Tornado Victims 'Will Have Support'
• Caution and Bombast: Two GOP Responses to Scandal
• Obama Floats Above The Fray - For Now
• Public Sharply Critical on IRS, Benghazi
• Rand Paul Calls IRS Scandal Un-American
• Apple Moved 'Golden Goose Offshore'
• Watch: Misconduct at the IRS: Who Knew What When?
• Watch: Misconduct at the IRS: Who Knew What When?
• Watch: DOJ vs. Fox News Reporter James Rosen
• DOJ Goes After Fox News Reporter
• WH Chief of Staff Knew About IRS Probe in April
• Apple Avoids Billions in Taxes: Senate
• NYC, LA May Get Women Mayors
• Sec. Kerry Promises Foreign Service Officers They Will Be Protected
• Christie Stars in NJ Tourism Ads, Dems Cry Foul
• Va. Candidate Compares Planned Parenthood to KKK

Senate panel backs arming Syria rebels

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Senate panel voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to send weapons to rebels fighting Syria's government, but it was not clear who would get the arms even if the bill succeeds, as Washington struggles to deal with its response to the conflict.

• Senate panel passes immigration bill; Obama praises move
• House panel approves spending cuts, assumes more to come
• Tax official at center of scandal won't testify: lawyer
• Arkansas state treasurer resigns in face of federal charges
• Lawmakers move to address U.S. military sex assault problem
• Senate panel nears completion of immigration bill
• Senator pulls same-sex proposal for immigration bill
• Tax official at center of scandal won't testify: lawyer
• Democrats call for controls on tax-exempt groups at IRS hearing
• IRS official will refuse to answer questions at U.S. House hearing
• As U.S. struggles with Syria policy, Senate panel backs arming rebels
• Los Angeles voters to choose from two Democrats for mayor
• Oklahoma senators embrace disaster aid after opposing Sandy relief bill
• Obama against prosecuting reporters for doing their jobs: White House
• Senators reach deal to ease high tech rules in U.S. immigration bill
• Former IRS chief tells lawmakers "dismayed" by targeting
• Democrats make last push in primary to be mayor of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Analysis: Some Republicans see new scandal in Sebelius fundraising
• Obama urges Myanmar to stop violence against Muslims
• Attention shifts to White House in IRS probe
• White House urges Senate to cut crop insurance in farm bill
• US names envoy to combat anti-Semitism, warns of rising incidents
• White House to brief Democrats on economy on Tuesday
• Obama urges Myanmar to stop violence against Muslims
• Analysis: Shrinking deficit reduces pressure for budget deal
• Obama to discuss al Qaeda, drones, Guantanamo Bay in Thursday speech
• Obama tries to bounce back after tough week
• White House accuses Republicans of 'fishing expeditions'
• AP chief says phone probe makes news sources reluctant to talk