Politics Nov 16 Obama calls it shameful to impose religious test on refugees ANTALYA, Turkey -- President Barack Obama says it's wrong to equate attacks like those that happened in Paris with Islam. But he says the Muslim community needs to do more to make sure young people are "not infected" with the…
World Nov 14 Paris attacks give G-20 summit new urgency The global anxiety sparked by a series of deadly attacks in Paris by the Islamic State group has given new urgency to President Barack Obama's upcoming talks with world leaders…
Nation Nov 12 Donald Trump draws 9.3 million viewers to 'Saturday Night Live' Last Saturday's Trump-hosted "Saturday Night Live" averaged 9.3 million viewers, according to final Nielsen figures released Thursday.
Nation Nov 12 New York's fantasy sports showdown: What happens next? NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sent letters Tuesday to fantasy sports companies DraftKings and FanDuel saying he considered their daily contests to be illegal gambling. He threatened legal action unless they stop accepting play from New…
World Nov 12 Obama congratulates Suu Kyi on historic vote in Myanmar WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is congratulating democracy crusader Aung San Suu Kyi for the success of her opposition party in Myanmar's historic elections.
Nation Nov 11 Obama visits Arlington National Cemetery to honor veterans WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama urged the nation to keep veterans in their thoughts long after Veterans Day and ensure that they receive the care and benefits they've earned.
Politics Nov 08 Carson: Questions about my story's veracity are irrelevant Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson says questions about his veracity are irrelevant to the nation's search for the next president.
Politics Nov 07 Carson's front-runner status brings added scrutiny Ben Carson rose to top the Republican ranks of White House hopefuls as the wise outsider - a candidate without any experience in office, but one who offers a compelling personal narrative, speaks openly of his deep Christian faith and…
Nation Nov 07 Pentagon plan to close Guantanamo expected next week The plan represents a last-gasp effort by the Obama administration to convince staunch opponents in Congress that dangerous detainees who can't be transferred safely to other countries should be housed in a U.S.-based prison.
Politics Nov 07 Ben Carson defends West Point story, calling news media 'unfair' Criticizing the news media as unfair, Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson is defending his past descriptions of receiving a scholarship offer for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point even though it does not offer scholarships and he never applied…