National

Joint Chiefs chairman visits embattled nuke base

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff reassured hundreds of airmen Monday that recent nuclear weapons missteps at their North Dakota base would be corrected, but he didn't elaborate on the "failures of leadership" he blames for causing the problems. Full Story

• Arizona Gov. Brewer signs Medicaid expansion law
• Commuter train from NYC shakes, derails in tunnel
• Chrysler expected to formally refuse Jeep recall

Entertainment

• Perry talks Russell Brand, John Mayer with Vogue
• Jenner: Kim Kardashian 'thrilled for the new baby'
• 'Curb' actor Jeff Garlin won't face charges in LA

Health

• Judge considers effect of fungus on Calif. inmates
• Komen breast cancer charity names new CEO
• Businessman tries his luck at building pot brand

World

Dreams turn bitter for Bangladeshi garment workers

Moushumi's family now has one of the largest homes in their village _ two bedrooms plus a living area with walls made of sturdy brick. Her father and brother will soon have a small business out front, selling furniture her dad will make. There will be money to pay for her younger sister to get married when it's time. Full Story

• Baker named AP chief for Malaysia, Singapore
• Protesters back in streets of Brazilian cities
• Tropical depression forms off the coast of Belize

Local

Sports

Stanton's 2 HRs lead Marlins past Diamondbacks 3-2

Giancarlo Stanton drove in all three Miami runs with a pair of homers and the Marlins handed the Arizona Diamondbacks their fourth straight loss, 3-2 on Monday night. Full Story

• Paille, 3rd line push Bruins into series lead
• Blackhawks lose Hossa, lose game 2-0
• Blue Jays beat Rockies 2-0 for 6th straight win

Politics

• Obama: NSA secret data gathering 'transparent'
• Report: Slowdown in health care costs to continue
• Report: Too many teachers, too little quality

Finance

US homebuilder confidence soars to 7-year high

For the first time in seven years, most U.S. homebuilders are optimistic about home sales, a sign that construction could help drive stronger economic growth in coming months. Full Story

• Tribune ends bankruptcy stint with lower earnings
• Elan holders OK buyback, vote down 3 deals
• Lowe's offers to buy Orchard Supply for $205M

Science & Tech

Airborne laser reveals city under Cambodian earth

Airborne laser technology has uncovered a network of roadways and canals, illustrating a bustling ancient city linking Cambodia's famed Angkor Wat temples complex. Full Story

• NASA picks 8 new astronauts, 4 of them women
• Official: Solar plane to help energy use on ground
• To ease shortage of organs, grow them in a lab?

Strange

• Hitchhiking cat 'Mata Hairi' headed home to Oregon
• Bear with head stuck in jar is rescued in Pa.
• NJ Transit probes bizarre bus trip into New York