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Humanitarian groups are increasingly worried about the looming budget cuts in U.S. foreign assistance. They argue that lives are at stake in places like the Horn of Africa, which is suffering its worst drought in decades. Raising public and private money for the crisis is a challenge in the current economic environment.

Though the Slovak parliament rejected the plan, it's expected to vote again later this week. And approval is expected. Internal Slovak politics has been in play.

Mitt Romney continued his dogged, incremental pursuit of the White House on Tuesday night, dominating the GOP presidential debate on the economy. The man once touted as his most formidable opponent was barely a factor.

Opinions vary on what the exchange means for the peace process. But some see it as a hopeful sign.

It takes work to get local foods into schools, not just money. Do you have a story of a stand out school lunch leader we should know about? Or a unique local supply chain in your district? Let us know.

Frank Kameny sued the government in 1957 for firing him as a government astronomer because he was gay. His case is believed to be the first civil rights claim based on sexual orientation that reached the U.S. Supreme Court. Kameny then became a vocal gay rights advocate. He died Tuesday at age 86. Michel Martin looks at his legacy.

Long before the policy barring gays from serving openly in the military ended, Air Force 1st Lt. Josh Seefried started OutServe, a network of gay troops on Facebook. Seefried and his partner talk about what it's like being a gay couple in the military — and about new challenges facing gay troops.

Researchers found conflicts of interest were prevalent among experts who served on 14 U.S. and Canadian panels that came up with guidelines for the treatment of diabetes and high cholesterol between 2000 and 2010.

This year's honorees include debut novelist Tea Obreht and poet Adrienne Rich. The winners will be announced next month.

The Guardian reports the resignation was prompted by a circulation scheme uncovered by the paper, while Dow Jones says Andrew Langhoff resigned after an internal investigation found two articles that appeared in the paper were arranged through a deal with its circulation department.