Politics Jun 01 Justices rule for Muslim woman denied job over headscarf WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court has sided with a Muslim woman who did not get hired after she showed up to a job interview with clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch wearing a head scarf.
Politics May 31 Surveillance powers will lapse without Senate action Hours from a midnight deadline for contested anti-terror measures to expire, no solution was in sight as the Senate convened an extraordinary Sunday session to hash out a way forward. Intelligence officials warned the result would amount to a win…
Politics May 31 Vice President’s son, Beau Biden, dies of brain cancer at 46 On Saturday, Beau Biden died of brain cancer, less than two years after he was diagnosed. He was 46.
World May 29 U.S. rescinds ban on military sales to Fiji WASHINGTON — The United States has rescinded a ban on sales of military equipment to the South Pacific island nation of Fiji.
Politics May 28 Likely presidential candidate Jeb Bush advised at least 15 corporate and non-profit boards During his transition from Florida governor to likely presidential candidate, Jeb Bush served on the boards or as an adviser to at least 15 companies and nonprofits, a dizzying array of corporate connections that earned him millions of dollars and…
Politics May 22 Obama signs bill giving Congress a say on Iran nuclear deal WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has signed legislation that gives Congress the power to review and potentially reject a nuclear deal with Iran.
Nation May 21 Watchdog report reveals how FBI used Patriot Act to collect data A new watchdog report examines how the FBI has gathered records under the same section of federal law that's also been used to authorize the collection of bulk telephone records.
Politics May 19 State Dept. plans to release thousands of Clinton emails by January 2016 The State Department has proposed releasing portions of 55,000 pages of emails from former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton by next January.
Politics May 17 States push back against cities seeking business regulations In each case, states have stepped in after city officials somewhere in the nation proposed local policies that business leaders didn't like. Businesses have warned lawmakers that a potential patchwork of local regulations could be bad for the economy.
Nation May 17 GOP contenders in Iowa call for tougher action against Iran, ISIS Republicans wooing Iowa's most active party members called Saturday for a stronger presence in the world but ran the gamut in tone and just how tough to get with America's enemies.