World Nov 16 U.S. confirms execution of American aid worker by Islamic State The White House on Sunday confirmed the death of U.S. aid worker Peter Kassig, a former soldier who tried to help wounded Syrians caught in a brutal civil war but ended up dying at the hands of Islamic State militants.
World Nov 13 Obama returns to Myanmar as country struggles with democratic transition NAYPYITAW, Myanmar — President Barack Obama received a hero's welcome two years ago during his historic visit to Myanmar, whose rapid rebirth after decades of repression was a source of hope for the region and beyond. Yet as he meets…
Politics Nov 11 Obama, Putin circle each other warily in China BEIJING -- On the surface, President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin were all niceties -- a pat on the back here, a pleasantry there. But away from the cameras, the two leaders circled each other warily at a…
Health Oct 28 States have options to go beyond CDC guidelines President Barack Obama said Tuesday that the best way to protect Americans is “stop the outbreak at its source,” adding that the Americans deployed to the Ebola-ravaged countries in West Africa has helped the international fight against the Ebola virus.
Nation Oct 28 States have options to go beyond CDC guidelines, Fauci says WASHINGTON — For Americans wondering why President Barack Obama hasn't forced all states to follow a single, national rule for isolating potential Ebola patients, the White House has a quick retort: Talk to the Founding Fathers.
Nation Oct 03 Obama vows to act on immigration reform by end of year WASHINGTON — With frustration mounting, President Barack Obama sought Thursday to quell doubts he'll use his presidential powers to act on immigration, telling Hispanics and immigration activists it's "not a question of if but when."…
Nation Oct 02 Scandal and secrets contributed to end of Pierson’s Secret Service tenure WASHINGTON — One lesson from Julia Pierson's short tenure as director of the agency that protects the first family: The Secret Service can't keep secrets from the president.
World Sep 30 Obama, Modi tout deeper U.S.-India economic relation WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama and India's new Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Tuesday that "it is time to set a new agenda" between their countries, addressing concerns that the world's two largest democracies have grown apart.
Politics Sep 30 Secret Service chief takes responsibility for White House breach WASHINGTON -- Facing blistering criticism from Congress, Secret Service Director Julia Pierson said Tuesday she takes full responsibility for the breach of White House security in which a man with a knife entered the mansion and ran through half the…
Science Sep 25 Marine preserve to become world’s largest in new expansion NEW YORK — Thousands of miles off America's shores, an ocean preserve flush with rare seabirds, turtles and marine mammals will grow to roughly three times the size of California under a memorandum that President Barack Obama signed Thursday.