The new state legislature chosen by voters in the November election begins its work Monday amid a series of pressing challenges.

An upstate New York developer donated $100,000 to former President Bill Clinton's foundation in November 2004, around the same time that Sen.

The move surprised many Republicans and Democrats, who considered schools superintendent Michael Bennet a dark horse candidate for the Senate spot because of his lack of legislative experience.

Former Democratic National Committee chairman Terry McAuliffe said on Saturday he intends to run for governor of Virginia.

After months of speculation over his plans, McAuliffe announced his intentions in a video posted on his Web site. In the video, McAuliffe said he will make his intention to run official on Wednesday as part of a week-long campaign kickoff.

The stops include town hall meetings in Hampton Roads, Bristol, Richmond and others, where McAuliffe will unveil plans for job creation, education and renewable energy.

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is heading to Israel along with police Commissioner Raymond Kelly and New York Representative Gary Ackerman.

D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton says she wants a hearing on airline practices after nine Muslims were booted off an AirTran Airways flight on New Year's Day.