Politics Sep 04 Ex-Virginia governor, wife found guilty of corruption Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife Maureen McDonnell on Thursday were convicted of corruption in a federal court.
World Sep 03 Conflicting reports of a Ukraine cease-fire emerge a day before NATO summit President Obama reacted to early news of the possible cease-fire saying "it's too early to tell" if the aggressions would actually stop. Obama spoke from Estonia, where he is traveling ahead of the Nato summit.
World Sep 02 350 more troops sent to protect the American Embassy in Baghdad President Barack Obama approved the additional troops for protection of American personnel following a request by the State Department and a review and recommendation by the Defense Department, the White House said in a statement.
World Sep 02 U.S. targeted drone strikes at al-Shabab leader WASHINGTON — U.S. military forces targeted the Islamic extremist al-Shabab network in an operation Monday in Somalia, the Pentagon said.
World Aug 30 U.S. airstrikes target Islamic State near Mosul Dam In a statement issued Saturday, U.S. Central Command says the five latest U.S. airstrikes were in support of operations conducted by Iraqi security forces.
Education Aug 30 How is Common Core playing out in all 50 states and DC? The Common Core standards are math and English benchmarks describing what students should know after completing each grade. They were developed by states to allow comparison of students’ performance. More than 40 states have adopted them. Here is a state-by-state…
Politics Aug 29 Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell's campaign manager resigns Jesse Benton said Friday he's stepping down from his top role in the Republican senator's re-election effort.
Nation Aug 25 Thousands mourn at the funeral for Michael Brown The parents of Michael Brown, the young black man whose fatal shooting by a white police officer sparked days of racial unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, are calling for a "day of silence" Monday when thousands are expected to attend Brown's…
Politics Aug 25 Tenn. primary challenger concedes to Rep. DesJarlais, despite 38-vote margin NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Republican state senator who challenged scandal-plagued U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais conceded his 38-vote primary loss to the incumbent on Monday, saying he decided not to challenge the results. State Sen. Jim Tracy said in a news…
Politics Aug 24 Sen. Rand Paul calls Hillary Clinton 'a war hawk' Calling Hillary Rodham Clinton "a war hawk," Sen. Rand Paul says that if the former secretary of state seeks the presidency, some voters will worry that she will get the U.S. involved in another Mideast war.