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The State Department said talks over reaching a framework deal on Iran's nuclear program are progressing, but the sides have "not reached a political understanding."

In one of the most protracted cabinet-level confirmation processes, 10 Republicans joined the chamber's Democrats in a 56 to 43 vote to approve the long-delayed nomination to replace Eric Holder.

According to the first survey of how schools gather and use student data, there are no restrictions limiting private vendors use of that information, and most parents have no clue that schools let private companies store personal information about their children.

While the search continues for ousted President Viktor Yanukovych, officials are working to fill the posts left vacant after his removal from office.

Brazil has complained bitterly over reports of U.S spying. Now the country is defending its its operations, saying they were in line with Brazilian law and in "defense of national interests."

Mexico's Senate is set to pass a whole host of new taxes to boost the country's anemic tax collection. Among the many new taxes is one that will raise what maquiladoras pay for imported goods to the rate the rest of the country pays. Border communities are worried that losing their coveted tax break will lead to a flood of foreign companies leaving the region.

It is Cyber Monday, the day that's become known for internet shopping deals. Online retailers are expected to set new records. Robert Siegel shares some of what's known about how things are going so far.

The conservative firepower behind Mississippi senator's primary election opponent suggests Cochran will need to take the race seriously.

A highly sought-after guitarist, David Bromberg worked with everyone from George Harrison and Dr. John to Pete Seeger and Bob Dylan (including a prominent role on Dylan's recently released vintage collection Another Self Portrait). Now Bromberg is back with a new album.

The incident comes amid growing controversy in Pakistan over U.S. drone attacks. The dead are thought to be civilians, according to Pakistani officials. The Associated Press says the strike killed a member of the Pakistani Taliban.