Sep 23 Pope Francis at White House: Climate change action can’t wait By Nancy Benac and Nicole Winfield, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Jumping into the issues of the day, Pope Francis opened his visit to the United States with a strong call Wednesday for action to combat climate change, calling it a problem that "can no longer be left to… Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch 10:13 News Wrap: Pope Francis arrives for U.S. visit By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, Pope Francis was greeted by President Obama and Vice President Biden as he arrived in the U.S. for a visit to Washington, New York and Philadelphia. Also, Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Seattle to… Continue watching
Sep 21 U.S. weighs abstention on Cuba embargo vote at UN for first time By Bradley Klapper, Matthew Lee, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- For the first time, the United States may be willing to accept a United Nations condemnation of the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba without a fight, The Associated Press has learned. Continue reading
Sep 21 WATCH: Pope Francis’ historic trip to the U.S. By Larisa Epatko Pope Francis met with inmates and lawmakers, celebrated Mass in three different cities, and addressed world leaders during his first visit to the United States, and the first by any pope since 2008. Watch videos of all the events. Continue reading
Sep 20 Obama: Women made the civil rights movement happen By Darlene Superville, Associated Press To President Barack Obama, women of the civil rights movement were "the thinkers and the doers" whose toil and sacrifice benefited everyone in the country. Continue reading
Sep 19 Iran nuclear deal is done, but debate in Congress isn’t over By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press It's a done deal, yet opponents of the Iran nuclear agreement won't go quietly. Continue reading
Sep 19 Ahead of pope’s visit, Obama and Raul Castro speak by phone By Julie Pace, Associated Press President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro had a rare phone call Friday ahead of Pope Francis' impending visit to both their nations. Continue reading
Sep 18 Trump draws fire for not repudiating bigoted comments By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump drew fire from Democrats and some Republicans Friday for his response to a questioner at a town hall event who said, "We have a problem in this country. It's called Muslims," and who incorrectly said… Continue reading
Sep 18 U.S. eases rules for travel, business in Cuba By Bradley Klapper, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Obama administration eased rules Friday for U.S. citizens wishing to travel to Cuba or do business with its growing ranks of independent entrepreneurs, hoping to spur greater economic freedom and democracy on the island. Continue reading
Sep 15 Senate to hold new vote on Iran nuclear deal, Dems to block By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Senate Republicans will try a second time on Tuesday to move ahead on a resolution rejecting the Iran nuclear deal, and the outcome is expected to be the same: Democrats are poised to block the measure and preserve… Continue reading