World Jul 18 Obama calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine The United States began building a case Friday that would pin the blame for the downing of the passenger jet over Ukraine on separatist forces supported by Russia. President Barack Obama said one American was among the nearly 300 killed…
Politics Jul 17 Obama, Putin discuss Malaysia plane incident MOSCOW -- The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Barack Obama have discussed the Malaysia Airlines plane incident over eastern Ukraine.
Nation Jul 14 Obama to push Congress for transportation funds WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will press Congress this week to keep highway and transit aid flowing to states.
Politics Jul 12 GOP governors may be evolving message on same-sex marriage New signs emerged this weekend of an evolution among Republican governors on gay marriage, an explosive social issue that has divided America's families and politics for years.
Politics Jul 09 Senate confirms Julian Castro as housing secretary WASHINGTON — The Senate easily confirmed San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro on Wednesday to head the Department of Housing and Urban Development, boosting the national profile of a Democrat with a compelling biography who's considered a vice presidential contender in…
World Jul 07 White House won’t confirm German spied for the U.S. Earnest says the U.S. is aware that a German citizen was arrested amid allegations he was purportedly working for the U.S. He says he can't comment because Germany is still investigating and the issue relates directly to U.S. intelligence matters.
Nation Jul 06 SCOTUS to consider contraception at faith-affiliated nonprofits The issue in more than four dozen lawsuits from faith-affiliated charities, colleges and hospitals that oppose some or all contraception as immoral is how far the Obama administration must go to accommodate them.
World Jun 28 Libyan militant accused in Benghazi attacks pleads not guilty A grand jury indictment says Abu Khattala took part in a conspiracy to provide material support and resources to terrorists in the 2012 attacks that killed U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans.
Nation Jun 28 Suspect in Benghazi attacks in federal custody A Libyan militant charged in the 2012 Benghazi attacks was in federal law enforcement custody, the U.S. attorney's office said Saturday. Security at the capital's federal courthouse was heightened in anticipation of a possible court appearance by the suspect later…
World Jun 27 U.S. flying armed drones over Baghdad, Pentagon says WASHINGTON — The U.S. has armed drones flying over Baghdad to protect U.S. troops that recently arrived to assess Iraq's deteriorating security, the Pentagon said Friday. The military for more than a week has been flying manned and unmanned aircraft…