Oct 08 Watch News Wrap: CDC announces new Ebola screening procedures after death of victim in U.S. By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Oct 08 Quiz: How much do you know about the 2014 midterm elections? By Laura Santhanam Before it is time to cast your ballot on Nov. 4, take our quiz and see how much you know about the contest and candidates. Continue reading
Oct 08 Budget deficit drops to lowest level in Obama's six years in office By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The federal government's budget deficit has fallen to $486 billion, the smallest pool of red ink of President Barack Obama's six-year span in office, a new report said Wednesday. Continue reading
Oct 08 Kerry has seven weeks to help secure nuclear agreement with Iran By Bradley Klapper, Matthew Lee, Associated Press WASHINGTON — With a late-November deadline approaching, America's top diplomat is plunging back into Iranian nuclear talks with one eye on his adversary and the other on developments at home, as pressure rises in Washington for a deal ensuring the… Continue reading
Oct 07 Watch Gillibrand calls for more women to raise their voices and get involved in public life By PBS News Hour As one of only 20 women currently serving in the Senate, New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has focused on addressing sexual assault in the military and on college campuses. In her new book, "Off the Sidelines: Raise Your Voice, Change… Continue watching
Oct 07 Both sides vie for youth vote in tightly contested Colorado Senate race By Bente Birkeland, Rocky Mountain Community Radio Democrats have historically counted on carrying voters under 34. But this year, the Colorado GOP is hoping anti-Obama sentiments will fuel a surge of younger voters to cast ballots in their favor. Continue reading
Oct 05 U.S. dedicates memorial honoring disabled veterans By Carey Reed President Obama honored the nation's wounded servicemen and servicewomen during the unveiling of a disabled veterans memorial in Washington on Sunday. Continue reading
Oct 03 2 out of 3 Americans support U.S. airstrikes in Iraq, Syria By Deb Riechmann, Jennifer Agiesta, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Nearly 2 out of 3 Americans back U.S. airstrikes in Iraq and Syria to combat the threat from Islamic extremists, yet half also think there's a high risk of a future terrorist attack on American soil, according to… Continue reading
Oct 03 Obama vows to act on immigration reform by end of year By Josh Lederman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — With frustration mounting, President Barack Obama sought Thursday to quell doubts he'll use his presidential powers to act on immigration, telling Hispanics and immigration activists it's "not a question of if but when."… Continue reading
Oct 02 Obama to defend economic legacy By Domenico Montanaro, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe President Obama has been saddled with approval ratings near or at the lowest of his presidency. Of late, he has been focused on foreign policy issues, yet today he tries to shift the narrative to talk about the economy in… Continue reading