Sep 26 U.S. attempts to open dialogue with Iran about Syria and Yemen crises By Associated Press The U.S. took steps Saturday to open a dialogue with Iran and others about the crises in Syria and Yemen. Continue reading
Sep 26 Conservatives warn GOP candidates: Defy us at your own peril Religious activists forcefully conveyed this message Saturday: embrace our uncompromising stance against abortion rights and gay marriage, among other priorities, even if doing so risks a federal government shutdown. Continue reading
Sep 26 US-China agreement on hackers marks progress on cybertheft issue By Associated Press China's pledge to help crack down on hackers who steal commercial secrets from the United States, even coming as it did amid a bit of arm-twisting by President Barack Obama, is a big breakthrough that could reduce U.S.-China tensions and… Continue reading
Sep 26 Rubio to ramp up campaign with more visits to early voting states By Associated Press After a summer largely spent raising money for his Republican campaign for president, Marco Rubio says he's about to start spending a whole lot more time in Iowa and the other early voting states. Continue reading
Sep 26 China pledges billions in development aid, debt forgiveness By Associated Press China's president on Saturday pledged billions in aid and said Beijing will forgive debts due this year in an effort to help the world's poorest nations, as world leaders begin to seek the trillions of dollars needed to help achieve… Continue reading
Sep 26 U.S. aims to cut HIV infections of young women in Africa By Julie Pace, Associated Press The Obama administration is announcing a $300 million program to drastically reduce HIV infections in girls and young woman in 10 sub-Saharan African nations hard hit by the virus. Continue reading
Sep 26 Boehner's resignation sheds light on House GOP leadership By Erica Werner, Associated Press The gulf between tea party conservatives and establishment Republicans has grown so wide that it just swallowed up the speaker of the House, and may threaten the entire Republican Party and Congress itself. Continue reading
Sep 26 Kentucky clerk Kim Davis announces she wants to join Republican party By Associated Press Defiant Kentucky clerk Kim Davis stood on a stage in a Washington, D.C., hotel Friday night and spread her arms triumphantly. "I am only one, but we are many," she exclaimed to the crowd, and thanked God for the courage… Continue reading
Sep 26 Pope Francis discusses family and women's rights in Philadelphia By Associated Press By Rachel Zoll and Michael R. Sisak PHILADELPHIA -- Pope Francis arrived in the City of Brotherly Love on Saturday for the final leg of his U.S. visit - a festive weekend devoted to celebrating Catholic… Continue reading
Sep 25 Watch 7:38 Is Boehner's departure a win for conservatives? By PBS News Hour How do House Republicans see the resignation of Speaker John Boehner? Judy Woodruff gets perspective from Rep. Reid Ribble, R-Wisc., with more analysis from political director Lisa Desjardins. Continue watching