World Oct 07 Obama apologizes to aid group for U.S. attack on Afghan clinic President Barack Obama has apologized to Doctors Without Borders for the U.S. air attack that hit the group's medical clinic in Afghanistan.
Politics Oct 07 Pro-Biden super PAC launches first TV ad, urging 2016 run WASHINGTON — The super PAC urging Vice President Joe Biden to run for president is launching its first television ad.
Politics Sep 13 College students can apply earlier for financial aid, government says Aspiring college students will be able to apply for federal financial aid three months earlier than now and submit a previous year's tax return, changes aimed at helping more people pay for school, the White House said Sunday.
Politics Sep 11 An emotional Biden tells Stephen Colbert he’s unsure he can commit to be president NEW YORK — Vice President Joe Biden said he is overwhelmed at times by his son’s death and unconvinced he could commit fully to being president, in an emotional interview that cast a deep pall over his deliberations about the…
Nation Sep 07 Obama to require paid sick leave for federal contractor employees Showing solidarity with workers on Labor Day, President Barack Obama will sign an executive order Monday requiring paid sick leave for employees of federal contractors, including 300,000 who currently receive none.
Politics Sep 05 VP Biden’s reluctance to run in 2016 centers on family concerns Vice President Joe Biden's reluctance to enter the presidential race centers on his family. His wife, Jill, has never relished political life and is said to share his misgivings about whether the Bidens are emotionally equipped for another campaign.
Politics Sep 01 Obama paints doomsday scene of global warming in Alaska ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- President Barack Obama is painting a doomsday scenario for the Arctic and beyond if climate change isn't dealt with fast: entire nations submerged underwater, cities abandoned and refugees fleeing in droves as conflict breaks out across the…
Politics Aug 30 Alaska-bound, Obama makes waves by renaming Mount McKinley Shrinking glaciers, Arctic temperatures and a mix of messy energy politics await President Barack Obama on his historic trip to Alaska. Even before he departed, Obama was making waves with a decision to rename Alaska's famed Mount McKinley despite a…
Politics Aug 29 Obama to walk fine line on climate change, energy during Alaska visit With melting glaciers and rising seas as his backdrop, President Barack Obama will visit Alaska next week to press for urgent global action to combat climate change, even as he carefully calibrates his message in a state heavily dependent on…
Nation Aug 26 With historic visit, Obama to seek common cause with pope Obama has made no secret of his affection for the outspoken pope, calling him a "transformative leader" whose influence has transcended the Roman Catholic community.