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Kani Alavi stands before his painting <em>It Happened in November</em>, part of the open-air East Side Gallery built on fragments of the old Berlin Wall. He's fighting proposed development that would overshadow, relocate or remove segments of the gallery. "The fight to keep this wall intact, to preserve it, has become [my] life," he says.

Historic Art, Luxury Apartments Battle Over Berlin's Famous Wall

A stretch of the old Berlin Wall has stood for decades as an open-air gallery, covered in fine art and graffiti. Bids for luxury developments in the area have artists hitting the streets in protest.

Tale Of The Tape: Ex-Governors Duke It Out In Va.

One of the highest-profile political matchups of the season is playing out in Virginia, where former governors with powerful friends and big-money backing are battling for an open U.S. Senate seat. The dead-heat matchup pits Democrat Tim Kaine, 54, against Republican George Allen, 60.

Prospective voters listen to Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, accompanied by his wife, Callista, on Feb. 7 at Cincinnati's Price Hill Chili restaurant.

Local GOP Leaders Torn Ahead Of Ohio's Key Vote

Mitt Romney has built the superior organization, but "it's sort of coming together" for Rick Santorum. The two GOP front-runners are battling over the crown jewel of Super Tuesday and a key swing state this fall.

Jason Isaacs as Michael Britten in NBC's <em>Awake</em>, from writer Kyle Killen.

'Awake': Can A Risky New Drama Break A Streak Of Bad Luck?

Kyle Killen, the man who wrote the new drama Awake, was also behind the Mel Gibson flop The Beaver and the critically hailed but quickly cancelled Lone Star. Can he change his luck?

Report: Mine Safety Agency 'Could Have Prevented' Deadly Disaster

An independent panel found that the mine safety agency understated its role in its internal review.

Earl Scruggs performs in Nashville, Tenn. in 2002.

Bluegrass Legend Earl Scruggs Has Died

The iconic banjo player, who played with Bill Monroe and Lester Flatt, developed a picking technique which defined the sound of bluegrass music. His "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" won two Grammy awards and made the banjo bluegrass' star instrument.

Alejandra Salinas, president of the College Democrats of America, says the group's numbers have been growing in key states like Florida and Ohio.

Youth Fervor High At DNC, But Lagging Behind 2008

President Obama drew strong support from the youth vote in 2008. This election season, analysts say enthusiasm for the president has declined. While young adults are visible at the Democratic National Convention, some young people acknowledge apathy among their peers.

Romney: 'No Role Whatsoever In Management Of Bain' After '99

The Republican candidate for president went on the offensive in interviews with all major networks.

Coral polyps feed in the plankton-rich waters by Santa Catalina, Panama. A new study of coral reefs off the Pacific coast of Panama shows that dead coral reefs may be able to recover from rising ocean temperatures and other environmental disasters.

Dead Reefs Can Come Back To Life, Study Says

Rising water temperatures and increasing ocean acidity can kill coral reefs. But a new study finds that dead reefs can potentially recover from catastrophes if ocean temperatures stabilize. Some scientists say the resiliency of coral reef may be the key to their survival.

Obama Administration: 'Recovery Has Been Resilient'

Robert Siegel talks to Alan Krueger, chairman of President Obama's Council of Economic Advisers, about Friday's new jobs report. It was weaker than expected, with only 96,000 jobs added to payrolls.

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