AP Top Political News At 12:15 p.m. EST

Obama offers faith groups new birth control rule

Rules would make school snacks healthier

Ed Koch, mayor who became a symbol of NYC, dies

VA report: 22 veterans commit suicide each day

Congress sends bill to Obama averting govt default

US confirms attack in Turkey, issues warning

Hagel emerges with solid Dem support for Pentagon

As she leaves, Clinton sounds warning over Syria

Hagel, McCain tangle over Iraq war and troop surge

Joint Chiefs: Looming cuts would 'hollow' military