World Jul 24 Obama returns to Kenya, reunites with father’s family Fulfilling the hopes of millions of Kenyans, Barack Obama returned to his father's homeland Friday for the first time as U.S. president, a long sought visit by a country that considers him a local son.
Politics Jul 20 McCain: Trump owes an apology to veterans Sen. John McCain said Monday that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump doesn't need to apologize to him for remarks about his captivity in Vietnam, but should tell veterans he's sorry.
World Jul 01 U.S., Cuba agree to open embassies in each other’s capitals WASHINGTON — The United States and Cuba have agreed to open embassies in each other's capitals, the biggest tangible step in the countries' historic bid to restore ties after more than a half-century of hostilities.
Politics Jun 27 Obama eulogizes Charleston shooting victims, sings ‘Amazing Grace’ After a string of triumphs, President Barack Obama's eulogy for those killed in a South Carolina church massacre was supposed to bring an extraordinary week to a somber close. But something changed.
Nation Jun 25 Obama urges reckoning with racism’s ‘uncomfortable truths’ CHARLESTON, S.C. -- For President Barack Obama, it's become an all-too-frequent ritual: honoring the victims of mass shootings in communities across the country.
Politics Jun 24 Obama clears the way for hostages’ families to pay ransom WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is clearing the way for families of U.S. hostages to pay ransom to terror groups without fear of prosecution, as the White House seeks to address criticism from those whose loved ones have been killed…
Politics Jun 23 White House to release hostage policy review Wednesday WASHINGTON -- The White House on Wednesday will release its months-long review of U.S. policy for dealing with the families of American hostages.
Politics Jun 06 G-7 leaders face tough reality of Russia sanctions strategy None of the world powers believes the economic and diplomatic punishments levied on Russia for its alleged aggression in Ukraine are changing President Vladimir Putin's calculus, yet there are no plans to shift strategies…
Politics May 14 Obama convenes Camp David summit with Gulf state leaders CAMP DAVID, Md. — President Barack Obama sought to reassure anxious Persian Gulf nations on Thursday that the United States is committed to their security, insisting a nuclear deal with Iran would not leave them more vulnerable.
Politics May 02 Problems facing the poor inch into 2016 presidential race In a presidential campaign where candidates are jockeying to be champions of the middle class and asking wealthy people for money, the problems facing the poor are inching into the debate.