Politics Jun 08 Obama: Putin trying to recreate glories of Soviet empire ELMAU, Germany -- President Barack Obama says Russian President Vladimir Putin must decide whether he wants to wreck Russia's economy in pursuit of what Obama calls a "wrongheaded desire to recreate the glories of the Soviet empire."…
Nation Jun 07 U.S. detention centers for migrants may be in crisis As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement expands the centers to make space for the next wave of arrivals, the agency faces legal and political challenges that could shut them down. And a new flow of migrants raises questions as to…
Politics Jun 07 Lindsey Graham wants Caitlyn Jenner's vote Republican presidential contender Lindsey Graham says his party has room for transgendered people like Caitlyn Jenner.
Politics Jun 05 American Samoans don't have right to U.S. citizenship, court rules A federal appeals court ruled Friday that people from the South Pacific islands of American Samoa do not have a right to U.S. citizenship simply because they were born in the U.S. territory.
Politics Jun 02 Court supports EPA decision on smog pollution limits A federal appeals court says the Environmental Protection Agency complied with the law in deciding which areas of the country failed to meet federal limits on smog-forming pollution.
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World May 29 U.S. rescinds ban on military sales to Fiji WASHINGTON — The United States has rescinded a ban on sales of military equipment to the South Pacific island nation of Fiji.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…