World Jan 07 Obama offers U.S. help to pursue terrorists in French attack WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is offering help to French officials to pursue terrorists responsible for what he is calling a "horrific shooting" at a satirical weekly newspaper.
Politics Jan 04 Congress may consider raising gas tax to address budget shortfall The incoming chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee says raising the federal fuel taxes is among the options under consideration to replenish the dwindling Highway Trust Fund.
Politics Dec 31 10 things to watch out for in 2015 ahead of 2016 campaign There's a whole year of campaigning, positioning and politicking to go before the next campaign for president kicks off with the Iowa Caucus in early 2016.
Politics Dec 30 House GOP leader once addressed white supremacists WASHINGTON — In a revelation that could put a crimp in Republican efforts to reach out to minorities in 2016, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise has acknowledged that he once addressed a gathering of white supremacists, though his office denies…
World Dec 29 Indonesia asks for U.S. help in search or missing plane The U.S. Embassy in Jakarta received a diplomatic note from Indonesian officials on Monday asking for assistance finding the plane. State Department spokesman Jeff Rathke says the U.S. is identifying how best to help, but that it will take some…
Nation Dec 25 Former President George H.W. Bush remains hospitalized; ‘still doing well’ HOUSTON — Former President George H.W. Bush remains in a Houston hospital on Christmas Day after experiencing shortness of breath two days ago.
Politics Dec 21 Obama: Now is the time for US to seize opportunities in Cuba WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama said his plan to normalize relations with Cuba gives the U.S. a chance to influence events at an important moment of change for the communist nation, and he brushed off critics who accuse him of…
Politics Dec 17 Obamas open up about their experience with racial prejudice He may be president now, but Barack Obama says he's a black man who has been mistaken for the valet and worries his daughters could face stereotypes. "There's no black male my age, who's a professional, who hasn't come out…
Nation Dec 17 U.S. international aid head to step down WASHINGTON — The head of the U.S. Agency for International Development says he will step down from the post in February.
Health Dec 15 Supreme Court blocks Arizona push to limit abortion drugs The justices on Monday left in place a lower court ruling that blocked rules that regulate where and how women can take drugs that induce abortion. The rules also would prohibit the use of the abortion medications after the seventh…