Bodies recovered in search for missing plane

Three days into the search for the missing AirAsia flight, officials said debris and bodies were spotted, likely from the plane that disappeared on Sunday.

Rep. Scalise confirms he spoke to white nationalists

A spokeswoman for the House majority whip says the Republican was unaware of the group’s ideology in 2002.

An oil well in New Mexico flares off methane. (Courtesy of Michael Eisenfeld)

In the West, a Delaware-size plume
of gas illustrates cost of methane leaks

The colorless, odorless cloud over New Mexico comes from oil and gas rigs, spurring calls for tighter controls on leaks that cost potential tax revenue while contributing to the Earth’s warming.

    Rep. Michael Grimm announces resignation, effective Monday

    Rep. Michael Grimm announces resignation, effective Monday

    The Republican lawmaker from New York pleaded guilty in federal court last week to felony tax fraud.

    One college’s revolution in recruiting: Stop giving discounts to the wealthy

    One college’s revolution in recruiting: Stop giving discounts to the wealthy

    A liberal arts school in Pennsylvania ended almost all merit-based aid to expand grants for students in need.

    Berlin is secretly feeding the U.S. data on Germans

    Berlin is secretly feeding the U.S. data on Germans

    Despite Germany’s vocal anger over NSA surveillance, it’s reluctantly enlisting U.S. help.

    Odds of Greece leaving the euro have never been better than right now

    Odds of Greece leaving the euro have never been better than right now

    WONKBLOG | If a far-left party wins power, it will push for less austerity — and Germany will never agree.

    How a children’s book sparked a backlash of military ‘brat’ pride

    How a children’s book sparked a backlash of military ‘brat’ pride

    The authors tried to come up with a new name for military children. But the brats didn’t approve.

    Politics

    Jeb Bush cuts ties with timber and real estate firm

    Jeb Bush cuts ties with timber and real estate firm

    Former governor’s move seen as another step toward a possible presidential run.

    Local

    Maryland Episcopal bishop placed
    on leave after fatal car crash

    Maryland Episcopal bishop placed <br> on leave after fatal car crash

    No charges have been filed after the accident on Saturday that left a cyclist dead in Baltimore.

    Sports

    When a name is not offensive

    When a name is not offensive

    Florida State and the Seminole Tribe have a bond that defuses most debate over the school’s nickname.

    Business

    Five contracts to watch in 2015

    Five contracts to watch in 2015

    From a new stealth bomber to the military’s health care records system, here are some important contracts to keep an eye out for in the new year.

    Diversions