Nation Jan 09 Debate over women in combat continues to roil Marine Corps A top Marine general predicts that the Defense Department's vows to maintain the same standards for women and men in combat jobs won't last, saying the military will eventually be pressured to lower the qualifications so more women can serve…
Politics Jan 09 As primaries near, a reserved Jeb Bush opens up to voters Jeb Bush has been speaking more passionately at campaign stops, and not just in outrage toward Trump.
Politics Jan 09 GOP hopefuls lay out conservative visions for tackling poverty Several Republican presidential candidates met this week to discuss how conservatism could fight poverty at economic forum moderated by Speaker Paul Ryan. But many disagreed on how the goal could be accomplished.
World Jan 03 Saudi Arabia cuts diplomatic ties with Iran after Shiite cleric’s execution Saudi Arabia severed diplomatic ties with Iran on Sunday in response to attacks on its embassy and a consulate. Widespread protests took place this weekend over Saudi Arabia executed a leading Shiite cleric.
Nation Jan 03 Armed activists take over Oregon federal wildlife refuge A group of militiamen took over the headquarters of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in support of two nearby ranchers sentenced to prison beginning on Monday. The ranchers were convicted of setting fire to federal land.
Nation Jan 02 Islamist militant group al Shabab uses Trump clip in recruitment video As Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump continues to face criticism for calling for a ban on Muslims entering the United States less than a month ago, a group with links to the Islamic militant group al-Shabab has released a recruitment…
Nation Jan 02 At least 24 dead in Midwestern floods, as more warnings move south At least 24 people have died in floods that have gripped parts of the United States during the last week. Officials in Louisiana, Illinois and Missouri are preparing for another deluge as waterways set records in several states.
World Dec 27 U.S. hits Islamic State with 17 Christmas Day airstrikes The Pentagon says the United States hit Islamic State group targets in Iraq and Syria with 17 airstrikes on Christmas Day.
Nation Dec 27 Family calls for answers after fatal shooting by Chicago police Family members of two unarmed black residents fatally shot by Chicago police called for answers Sunday at a press conference in which they accused officers of using excessive force.
Nation Dec 26 Death toll rises from storms that hit southern U.S. Residents of several southern states on Saturday began surveying the ruins left by tornadoes and heavy rains that barreled through the region this week, killing at least 18 people.