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The Justice Department is on track to post a record number of health care fraud prosecutions in 2011. Researchers say DOJ reported 1,235 new cases this year, the largest since they began tracking the crime 20 years ago. U.S. Attorney's Offices in Miami, Puerto Rico and Houston accounted for the biggest number of cases. And DOJ officials say recoveries in these cases are bringing lots of money back to the U.S. Treasury. But some onlookers say the federal government can do more to nip health care fraud in the bud by cutting off payments to fraudulent recipients before they happen.

A House committee meets to consider a report holding Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress on Wednesday. Holder failed to turn over subpoenaed documents related to Operation Fast and Furious, a botched gun-trafficking operation. Rep. Darrell Issa met with Holder Tuesday in an effort to resolve difference over his panel's subpoena for the documents.

It's the final day to vote in Wisconsin's Supreme Court race that's broken national spending records. The winner could be the swing vote on issues like abortion, redistricting and election lawsuits.

It's the final day for voting in Wisconsin's record-spending state Supreme Court election. The winner could be the swing vote on issues like abortion, redistricting and election lawsuits.

In most states, utility ratepayers subsidize the cost of extending service to a new customers. Colorado could join California in getting rid of the incentive as the states work to meet climate goals.

Abortion became a pivotal issue for Democrats in the midterms. Pro- and anti-abortion rights groups are now analyzing what worked and what didn't as they prepare for the next wave of messaging.

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Democratic Virginia state Senator L Louise Lucas about the shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake that killed five people.

There isn't much federal aid for students who want to learn skilled trades, but some states and community colleges now offer free courses. Many students are immigrants looking for better-paying jobs.

Recorded in 1962, the newly remastered Live at the Bon Soir was meant to be Streisand's debut album, despite the singer's aversion to public performance.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Allan Alcorn, the creator of Pong, about how the game impacted the industry and his life. Pong was released by Atari 50 years ago.