Nation Jan 14 White House aims to cut methane emissions from gas drilling The White House's plans to reduce methane emissions from new natural gas wells could cut potent greenhouse gas emissions roughly in half.
Politics Jan 10 Decision on Keystone XL back on Obama’s desk Republicans in Congress and a state supreme court have thrown the political hot potato known as Keystone XL straight back onto President Barack Obama's lap.
Politics Jan 03 Despite Republican Congress, Obama aims to start new year his way President Barack Obama is aiming to set the agenda for the new year on his terms despite emboldened Republicans who feel their victory in November's elections given them a mandate to rein him in.
Nation Dec 31 For Obama library, a contest of haves vs. have-nots President Barack Obama has preached economic opportunity and equal access to education as cornerstones of the legacy he wants to leave behind. But in the contest to host his presidential library, two public universities that serve needy communities fear the…
Politics Dec 29 Obama ‘won’t be afraid’ to use veto pen against GOP-controlled Congress HONOLULU — Warning from President Barack Obama to congressional Republicans: I have a veto pen and, come January, I won't be afraid to use it.
Nation Dec 23 Biden to attend funeral for slain New York police officer Vice President Joe Biden plans to be among the mourners at the funeral for a New York City policemen gunned down last weekend.
Nation Dec 23 Obama applauds Sony’s decision to release ‘The Interview’ HONOLULU — President Barack Obama is applauding Sony Pictures Entertainment's decision to screen its film "The Interview" in a limited number of theaters.
Politics Dec 21 US mulls putting North Korea back on terrorism sponsors list HONOLULU -- The United States is reviewing whether to put North Korea back onto its list of state sponsors of terrorism, President Barack Obama said as the U.S. decides how to respond to the cyberattack on Sony Pictures Entertainment that…
Politics Dec 05 Chicago, NY, Hawaii compete to host Obama library WASHINGTON — Three U.S. cities that President Barack Obama once called home are trying to outdo one another as the competition to host his future presidential library comes to a close.
Nation Nov 26 U.S. proposes stricter smog limits to protect health WASHINGTON — In a fresh confrontation with Republicans, the Obama administration on Wednesday proposed stricter emissions limits on smog-forming pollution linked to asthma and respiratory illness. The move fulfilled a long-delayed campaign promise by President Barack Obama but left environmental…