Nov 26 Which schools are on Malia Obama's college list? By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Michelle Obama's message for high school seniors fretting about their college prospects is simple. Do your research. Visit college campuses. Sit in on classes. Talk to professors, graduates and students. The first lady could just as well have been talking… Continue reading
Nov 26 Obama makes holiday appeal for acceptance of Syrian refugees By Associated Press WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama appealed anew on Thanksgiving Day for acceptance of Syrian refugees, saying "so much of our greatness comes from our generosity."… Continue reading
Nov 25 Some in military suspended for deadly Afghan hospital attack By Robert Burns, Lynne O'Donnell and Ken Dilanian, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- American soldiers and airmen who killed and wounded dozens of civilians in a strike on an Afghanistan hospital violated U.S. rules of engagement and have been suspended as they await disciplinary action, military officials said Wednesday. Continue reading
Nov 25 Obama: No credible intelligence about plot against U.S. By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama said there is currently no "specific and credible" intelligence indicating a terrorist plot on the United States, as he sought to reassure anxious Americans for the Thanksgiving holiday. Continue reading
Nov 25 Clinton: 'Illegal immigrants' was poor word choice By Jim Anderson and Ken Thomas, Associated Press DENVER -- Hillary Rodham Clinton said on Tuesday her use of the term "illegal immigrants" was a "poor choice of words" and she pledged not to use it anymore, responding to criticism from immigration activists. Continue reading
Nov 24 Republicans in Senate set to push against health law, Planned Parenthood By Alan Fram, Associated Press Congressional Republicans hope a post-Thanksgiving drive to obliterate President Barack Obama's health care law and block Planned Parenthood's federal funds will spotlight their fierce support for top-tier conservative causes, despite the certain veto awaiting should the bill reach the White… Continue reading
Nov 24 Since '01, Clintons collected $35M from financial businesses By Lisa Lerer and Ken Thomas, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Hillary Rodham Clinton wants voters to know she is no friend of Wall Street. But Wall Street has frequently been a friend to her. Continue reading
Nov 23 Watch 10:24 Campaigns tap Islamic State fears by zeroing in on national security By PBS News Hour Many Republican candidates are pouncing on fears about the Islamic State to flex ideological and political muscle. Political director Lisa Desjardins offers a roundup of rhetoric in the debate over national security, and Tamara Keith of NPR and Amy Walter… Continue watching
Nov 23 U.S. issues travel warning following terror attacks By Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The State Department is alerting Americans to the possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats around the world. Continue reading
Nov 22 Cruz moderates tone, hoping to boost electability By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Ted Cruz is trying to position himself as an electable conservative alternative to Donald Trump and Ben Carson. Continue reading