World Mar 02 US prepares tough response to Russian military action in Ukraine Western powers on Sunday prepared a tough response to Russia's military advance into Ukraine and warned that Moscow could face economic penalties, diplomatic isolation and bolstered allied defenses in Europe unless it retreats.
Nation Mar 02 Federal health insurance deadline fast approaching The big deadline is coming March 31. By that day, for the first time, nearly everyone in the United States is required to be signed up for health insurance or risk paying a fine.
World Mar 02 Kerry names possible repercussions for Russian aggression in Ukraine Western powers are prepared "to go to the hilt" to isolate Russia for its military incursion into Ukraine, "an incredible act of aggression" that may lead to visa bans, asset freezes, trade and investment penalties, and a boycott of a…
World Mar 01 Obama warns Russia of costs for military intervention in Ukraine President Barack Obama is warning Russia "there will be costs" for any military maneuvers it launches in Ukraine, a move U.S. and Ukrainian officials say they believe to be already underway.
World Feb 28 Obama: ‘There will be costs’ to Russian intervention in Ukraine http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s25PxNC7MM4 President Obama spoke Friday on the situation in Ukraine…
Politics Feb 26 Arizona governor vetoes religious freedom bill Gov. Jan Brewer on Wednesday vetoed a Republican bill that set off a national debate over gay rights, religion and discrimination and subjected Arizona to blistering criticism from major corporations and political leaders from both parties.
Nation Feb 26 Supreme Court unanimously rules against military protester WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously against a man who was caught protesting military activities despite having been barred because of previous activities near the main gate at a California Air Force base. The justices on Wednesday threw…
Politics Feb 23 Nation’s governors mirror partisan divides in Washington The nation's governors sound every bit as divided as Washington lawmakers on how best to help the nation's economy.
Politics Feb 15 Minimum wage increase, immigration overhaul top Obama’s agenda President Barack Obama said Friday that top priorities for Congress should be increasing the minimum wage and overhauling the immigration system, while acknowledging that election year politics could complicate the effort.
Politics Feb 12 Obama to sign minimum wage increase for federal contractors Wednesday President Barack Obama is raising the minimum wage for federal contractors from $7.25 to $10.10. Obama will sign the executive order Wednesday in the East Room of the White House. He first announced the measure during his State of the…