Nation Oct 01 Visibly upset, President Obama calls for changes in gun politics after Oregon shooting Obama, with some anger in his voice, said the nation has become numb to such shootings and the response has become routine. He called for changes in the nation's gun laws, though it's unclear at this stage whether the changes…
Politics Sep 24 Obama seeks elusive progress on cyberspying in China talks WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is banking that tough talk on suspected Chinese cyberattacks will yield changes in Beijing's behavior and justify a decision to hold off penalizing China.
Politics Sep 20 Will candidates get in the way of GOP’s quest to broaden appeal? For GOP leaders, the 2016 campaign offered a chance at redemption and fresh pitch to minorities, gays, women and others beyond the traditional core supporters. But it hasn't unfolded according to the hierarchy's hoped-for script, with some high-profile candidates inviting…
Politics Aug 30 Bernie Sanders: U.S. should be prepared to use military force Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said the United States should have the strongest military in the world and should be prepared to act when it or its allies are threatened or in response to genocide, in an interview that aired…
Politics Aug 30 Walker: Building a wall along the Canadian border a ‘legitimate issue’ Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said in an interview that aired Sunday that building a wall along the U.S.'s northern border with Canada is a legitimate issue that merits further review.
Nation Aug 18 Obama administration approves Arctic drilling ahead of president’s visit to Alaska WASHINGTON — The Obama administration's approval of the final permit to drill for oil in the Arctic Ocean clashes with the message President Barack Obama will deliver when he visits Alaska to emphasize the dangers of climate change, some environmental…
Nation Jul 30 Defense secretary wants security policy review after Chattanooga attacks Secretary of Defense Ash Carter is directing the military branches to review security policies — including adding armed personnel — in the wake of the July 16 attacks at a Chattanooga Navy-Marine reserve center that killed four Marines and a…
Nation Jul 28 Investigators rule catastrophic structural failure resulted in 2014 Virgin Galactic crash Federal safety investigators said Tuesday the crash of a Virgin Galactic spaceship last year was caused by a catastrophic structural failure triggered when the co-pilot unlocked the craft's braking system early.
Nation Jul 16 Obama administration proposes new rule to protect streams near coal mines WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is proposing new regulations Thursday designed to reduce the impact of coal mining on the nation's streams.
Politics Jun 29 New rules could make it easier for Indian tribes to obtain federal recognition The Obama administration is making it easier for some Indian tribes to obtain federal recognition, addressing a longstanding grievance of many Native Americans.