Death toll in hostage standoff in Algeria is unclear.

GOP sniffing around debt limit deal.

Home construction is surging in the U.S.

Jobless claims drop to five-year low.

Florida Supreme Court upholds state pension law, making the 3% grab from state employees’ salary permanent.

Lance Armstrong admits to doping.

R.I.P. Pauline Phillips, 94, also known as “Dear Abby.”