Pro-Russian separatist militants in Ukraine are claiming snap elections in eastern Ukraine show a decisive victory for declared independence from the Kiev government. The Washington Monument will reopen to the public today after being under repairs for nearly three years following a rare DC-area earthquake in August 2011. Norway's energy boom is ending and with it could go many of the country's government-based programs. Diplomats in the US, Europe and Asia will begin the final preparations for drafting a peace accord with Iran over ending its nuclear weapons ambitions. A Massachusetts woman faces wiretapping charges after allegedly secretly recording audio of her own disorderly conduct arrest.