Sexual Assault Charges Dropped at Annapolis

By THOM SHANKER

The decision to drop the charges came as the Pentagon released its annual report on sexual assault and sexual harassment at the three service academies.

Enrollees at Health Exchanges Face Struggle to Prove Coverage

By ROBERT PEAR and ABBY GOODNOUGH

Many Americans who signed up through the federal marketplace for health care coverage have yet to receive an insurance card, policy number or bill.

Contractor for Health Portal Replaced, but Says ‘We Were Not Fired’

By IAN AUSTEN

CGI Federal had come under fire from the Obama administration for the glitches that plagued the rollout of the HealthCare.gov website.

• Bill Approved on Security of HealthCare.gov
• Florida’s Site Said to Delay Millions in Aid to Jobless

White House Memo

Obama Counts on Power of Convening People for Change

By JACKIE CALMES

The president will begin hosting influential groups to spur action on national problems short of changes to federal law.

Growth in Jobs Slows Sharply to 3-Year Low

By NELSON D. SCHWARTZ

In December, employers added just 74,000 jobs, the slowest pace of growth in three years and far below the expectations of many economists who had grown convinced that the market was on a more solid footing.

• Wall Street Gives Up Early Gains as Markets Digest Weak Jobs Report

News Analysis

Jobs Data Gives Hope for Benefits Extension

By ANNIE LOWREY and JONATHAN WEISMAN

The Senate will consider legislation to revive expired benefits for 1.3 million out-of-work Americans on Monday, but it appears gridlock will continue.

Role Reversals Emerge in Dispute Over Obama’s Recess Appointments

By CARL HULSE

As the battle over Senate confirmations during recesses moves to the Supreme Court, a tale is developing with a remarkable number of twists and turns.

For Target, the Breach Numbers Grow

By ELIZABETH A. HARRIS and NICOLE PERLROTH

The retailer disclosed that the hackers stole a broader trove of data than originally reported, including mailing and email addresses, phone numbers and names.

After Accidents, North Dakota Senators Want Stiffer Rail Safety Rules

By CLIFFORD KRAUSS and MATTHEW L. WALD

The state is thriving economically from the oil drilling, but its senators are concerned after several accidents.

On Religion

Back in the Pulpit After Losing His Church, and Still Supporting Gay Marriage

By SAMUEL G. FREEDMAN

The Rev. Oliver White threw his clerical life into disarray in 2005 with a single act of principle at the General Synod of the United Church of Christ.

Franklin McCain, Who Fought for Rights at All-White Lunch Counter, Dies at 73

By DOUGLAS MARTIN

Mr. McCain helped fuel the civil rights movement in 1960 when he and three friends from their all-black college requested, and were refused, coffee and doughnuts at a whites-only lunch counter in Greensboro, N.C.

As Indian Diplomat Exits After Arrest, a Culture Clash Lingers

By ELLEN BARRY and BENJAMIN WEISER

Devyani Khobragade’s return to India represented a possible resolution of a case that has harmed the United States’ ties with New Delhi.

• Claim Against Indian Diplomat Has Echoes of Past