World Mar 16 White House urges Putin to back down in Crimea WASHINGTON -- The White House says that if Russian President Vladimir Putin doesn't back down in Crimea, he will face penalties from the West that will hurt the Russian economy and diminish Moscow's influence in the world. White House senior…
World Mar 12 G7 leaders will not recognize Crimea referendum WASHINGTON -- The Group of 7 world leaders say they won't recognize results of a referendum for the Crimea region to split from Ukraine and join Russia. A statement from the seven nations released from the White House on Wednesday…
Nation Mar 10 Edward Snowden speaks to SXSW at noon EDT Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden will speak remotely by video stream at noon EDT to an audience at Austin, Texas’ South By Southwest Festival Monday. Stream by Texas Tribune…
Nation Mar 08 State Department confirms three Americans aboard missing jet The State Department confirms that three Americans were aboard the Malaysia Airlines jet that vanished Saturday.
Nation Mar 03 U.S. cancels presidential delegation to the Paralympic Games in Russia White House spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden says President Barack Obama still supports the U.S. athletes participating and wishes them success.
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…