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These "enriched cages" from the JS West farm in Atwater, Calif., in 2011 comply with the state's new law. They are larger and allow chickens to perch and lay eggs in enclosed spaces.

How California's New Rules Are Scrambling The Egg Industry

On Jan. 1, all eggs sold in California will have to come from chickens living in more spacious digs. The rules have disrupted the egg industry and pushed prices up at grocery stores in California.

Rep. Michael Grimm speaks to the media last week after pleading guilty to a federal tax evasion charge rather than go to trial. Grimm was accused of evading taxes by hiding more than $1 million in sales and wages while running a Manhattan restaurant.

Rep. Grimm To Resign After Guilty Plea On Tax Charge

In a statement reported by CBS and The Associated Press, Rep. Michael Grimm, R-N.Y., said he would resign effective Jan. 5. Grimm pleaded guilty last week to filing a false tax return.

Daniel Majook Gai from South Sudan goes in and out of his war-torn country to help children there go to school.

A 'Lost Boy' Helps The Girls Of South Sudan Find An Education

Daniel Majok Gai fled South Sudan twice because of war. He wants to return for good. But for now, he's giving back by helping youth there gain an education. His inspiration: a girl named Annah.

AirAsia Crash: Rescue Crews Pull Bodies, Find Plane Wreckage In Java Sea

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana.

Rep. Scalise: Speech At White Supremacist Gathering 'A Mistake I Regret'

The House majority whip said the group was one of many he spoke to in 2002 in efforts to build support for legislation. But, he said, he opposed the group's "racial and religious" views.

Former President George H.W. Bush Is Released From Hospital

Bush was taken to a hospital in Houston a week ago after he experienced shortness of breath. He is now resting at home.

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