Politics May 02 With Walker’s success, other Midwest govs eye 2016 GOP nomination Wisconsin's Scott Walker has emerged as a force in the 2016 White House contest. It's a position two other Republican governors from the Midwest, lesser known but similarly ambitious, undoubtedly would like to be in.
Politics May 02 Poll finds Clinton tops GOP rivals in favorable ratings Americans are more likely to have a favorable view of Hillary Rodham Clinton than any of her potential Republican rivals in 2016's race for the presidency, even though few see the former secretary of state as honest, according to a…
Nation Apr 30 Senators propose that oil companies pay fee to ship oil by train BILLINGS, Mont. — U.S. senators from six states on Thursday proposed that the government charge companies a special fee to ship oil, ethanol and other flammable liquids in older railroad tank cars that have been involved in fiery explosions. The…
Nation Apr 30 Obama to sign bill to boost energy efficiency in buildings WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is signing long-delayed legislation to boost energy efficiency in buildings.
Education Apr 29 Obama honors Texas teacher who works with war refugees A high school English teacher from Amarillo, Texas, is being honored as America's Teacher of the Year at the White House.
Politics Apr 29 What the Supreme Court justices said on gay marriage Excerpts from arguments before the Supreme Court on Tuesday about whether states must allow same-sex couples to marry and whether states must recognize gay marriages performed in other states…
Politics Apr 28 Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders to run for president Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders will announce his plans to seek the Democratic nomination for president on Thursday, presenting a liberal challenge to Hillary Rodham Clinton.
World Apr 28 After firing warning shots, Iran seizes cargo ship Iranian forces fired warning shots across the bridge of a Marshall Islands-flagged cargo vessel as it was traversing the Strait of Hormuz, boarded the ship and directed it toward the Iranian mainland, a Pentagon official said Tuesday.
Politics Apr 28 Obama pledges help for Baltimore after riots President Barack Obama is pledging the federal government's help to respond to riots that have broken out in Baltimore following the funeral of Freddie Gray.
Nation Apr 21 President Obama compares himself, Biden to winning NASCAR team President Barack Obama says NASCAR's winning team is kind of like his relationship with Vice President Joe Biden.