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Seth Bloom and Christina Gelsone are two clowns who met in Afghanistan, fell in love and ran away to join the circus.

After turning out in a big way for President Obama in the fall, many Latinos say they want him to do something he did not do in his first term: push hard for and sign a comprehensive immigration overhaul.

Writers for past presidents say President Obama must be visionary and inclusive but also realistic in his second inaugural address. And many of the usual speechwriting crutches are off-limits: no jokes, no statistics and no funny quotes.

GOP leaders in the House say that will give Democrats in the Senate time to pass a budget that cuts spending. And if Congress doesn't pass a budget, they say, lawmakers shouldn't get their full pay. The move could put off another bruising battle over the borrowing limit.

Kenneth C. Davis is the author of the 'Don't Know Much About' series. He shares fun and quirky presidential facts in his new book, 'Don't Know Much About the American Presidents.' In preparation for next week's festivities, host Michel Martin talks to Davis about the great - and not so great - moments of past inaugurations.

As Mexican culinary traditions follow migrants around the world, mole is earning legions of fans.

According to the latest update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of people age 65 and older who are getting the flu jumped sharply in the last week or so. But even though 48 states are reporting widespread activity, the agency says there are signs the flu may be easing in some parts of the country.

The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday is Monday. As the nation celebrates the civil rights leader, host Michel Martin takes a look at some of Dr. King's lesser known writings and speeches. She speaks with Clayborne Carson, director of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute.

As they broke from a three-day retreat in Williamsburg, Va., House leaders offered President Obama and the Senate a temporary three month increase of the debt ceiling. David Welna talks to Robert Siegel about the proposal.

Glee is taking a lot of heat for repurposing a cover version of "Baby Got Back" without crediting the arranger. In a social media world, it's the kind of move that has extra risks.