Nation Jul 04 White House cites weather, cancels annual July Fourth picnic WASHINGTON — The White House says it's canceling its annual Fourth of July picnic and fireworks watch because of rainy weather soaking the nation's capital.
Politics Jul 02 Clinton gave voluntary interview to FBI about private email server Hillary Clinton was interviewed Saturday by the FBI about her use of a private email server while she was secretary of state.
Nation Jun 30 U.S. will meet Syrian refugees goal, Homeland Security head says Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson says he believes the government will meet its goal of resettling 10,000 Syrian refugees this year.
Politics Jun 23 Anti-poverty group sues Philadelphia for right to protest during rush hour Anti-poverty activists have sued Philadelphia, seeking the right to demonstrate during rush hour as the Democratic National Convention opens next month.
Nation Jun 23 Obama uses immigration ruling to blame GOP President Barack Obama is using the deadlocked Supreme Court opinion on his immigration actions to hammer Republicans for refusing to confirm his nominee to the Supreme Court.
Health Jun 21 NIH launches massive study of pregnant women in Zika-hit regions The U.S. National Institutes of Health announced the study Tuesday, saying researchers will enroll participants starting in the first trimester and compare the birth outcomes of those who become infected with Zika and those who don't.
Politics Jun 21 Clinton says Trump would send U.S. economy into recession In a searing takedown of her GOP rival in San Diego, Hillary Clinton declared that electing Donald Trump would be "a historic mistake" and lead America toward war.
Politics Jun 21 Obama slams Senate for not acting on gun control after mass shooting Obama says on Twitter that the Senate failed the American people and that gun violence requires more than moment of silence.
Nation Jun 20 Labor Department needs to clarify change to overtime rules, rules Supreme Court The Supreme Court says the Labor Department must do a better job of explaining why it is changing a longstanding policy on whether certain workers deserve overtime pay.
Nation Jun 20 Supreme Court allows state assault weapons bans to stand Seven states and the District of Columbia have enacted laws banning assault weapons. The others are California, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts and New Jersey, according to the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.