(CNN) -- The first television ad released by New York City mayoral hopeful Bill de Blasio highlights the candidate's mixed-race family, a dynamic he has prominently featured in his public life.

SAN DIEGO (CNN) -- Kidnapping and murder suspect James DiMaggio was so close to the family whose life he is alleged to have turned upside down, that they considered him one of their own.

The Department of Justice announced a civil lawsuit on Tuesday alleging that Bank of America defrauded buyers of mortgage-backed securities by lying about the quality of the home loans involved.

The court-martial of admitted Fort Hood gunman Nidal Hasan came to a screeching halt Wednesday as the lawyers assigned to back up his defense asked to withdraw from the case.

At least eight female veterans and members of the National Women's Veterans Association of America  in San Diego have accused Mayor Bob Filner. Most were victims of sexual assault while they were in the military.

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Get ready to shell out more money for individual health insurance under Obamacare ... in some states, that is.

(CNN) -- Detroit gets just a little more dysfunctional Tuesday as 16 different individuals vie to become what has become just the second most powerful person in the now-bankrupt city. Further complicating matters, one of the front runners isn't even on the ballot.

WASHINGTON (CNNMoney) -- Furloughs at military hospitals and clinics are causing delays in surgeries for soldiers and vaccinations for babies.

NEW YORK (CNN) -- Major League Baseball will probably move Monday to suspend New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez amid allegations involving the use of performance-enhancing drugs, two sources close to the decision told CNN.

CAIRO (CNN) -- In an attempt to break through the political impasse in Egypt, U.S. senators John McCain and Lindsay Graham are expected to arrive in Cairo on Monday to meet with Egypt's interim leaders.