Politics Feb 26 Senator posts video of being charged by elephants in Africa WASHINGTON -- Republicans like to tout the elephant as their party symbol, but as Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake recently found out, the animals don't always like Republicans.
Politics Feb 25 Obama’s pick for Education says teachers saved his life President Barack Obama's choice to serve as Education Secretary says he rose to his current position because New York City public school teachers "literally saved my life."…
Politics Feb 24 White House considers Nevada Gov. Sandoval for Supreme Court WASHINGTON -- Two people familiar with the process say the White House is considering Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval of Nevada as one of several potential nominees to the Supreme Court.
Politics Feb 17 Ted Cruz does have friends in Washington. Check the House WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Cruz's rivals like to say he doesn't have any friends in Washington. That's not true.
Politics Feb 16 USDA rules would increase food stamp access to healthy foods The Agriculture Department unveiled new rules on Tuesday that would force retailers who accept food stamps to stock a wider variety of healthy foods or face the loss of business as consumers shop elsewhere.
Nation Jan 22 1 dead in listeria outbreak linked to packaged lettuce WASHINGTON -- Packaged salads produced at a Dole facility in Ohio are linked to one death in Michigan, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.
Politics Jan 20 Senate panel approves bill to make school lunches tastier WASHINGTON -- School meals could become a bit tastier under legislation approved by a Senate committee.
World Jan 19 Here’s what Congress can do about Puerto Rico’s debt WASHINGTON — Puerto Rico's $72 billion public debt crisis has forced congressional leaders to pay attention to a U.S. territory that's usually on the sidelines of American politics.
Politics Jan 11 4-year-old boy will be Ryan’s guest at State of the Union WASHINGTON -- A 4-year-old Wisconsin boy will be one of House Speaker Paul Ryan's guests for President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address.
Health Jan 07 New dietary guidelines come down hard on added sugars WASHINGTON — Some Americans may not have to cut back on eggs and salt as much as they once thought and eating lean meat is still OK. But watch the added sugars, especially the sugary drinks.