Nov 03 Watch 2:35 Request to suspend Keystone pipeline review raises questions about politics By PBS News Hour There’s another twist in the debate over the Keystone XL pipeline: The company behind the pipeline has asked to suspend a review of its plans, prompting questions about whether the Obama administration is planning to reject it, and whether TransCanada… Continue watching
Nov 03 Obama says special forces in Syria do not break 'no boots on ground' promise By Josh Lederman, Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. — President Barack Obama says the U.S. is not putting its troops on the front lines in Syria to fight the Islamic State, despite his decision to deploy special operations troops on the ground. Continue reading
Nov 02 Obama signs 2-year budget, debt deal before default deadline By Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama on Monday signed into law a bipartisan budget bill that avoids a catastrophic U.S. default and puts off the next round of fighting over federal spending and debt until after next year's presidential and congressional… Continue reading
Nov 02 Touring rehab, Obama calls for 2nd chances after prison By Josh Lederman and Jill Colvin, Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. -- President Barack Obama toured a drug rehab and met with former inmates Monday in the rough-and-tumble city of Newark, calling on the nation to ensure those regaining their freedom get a second chance instead of a return… Continue reading
Nov 01 Ryan rules out immigration overhaul during Obama's term By Associated Press House Speaker Paul Ryan on Sunday ruled out a comprehensive overhaul of the immigration system while President Barack Obama is in office. Continue reading
Oct 31 With Syria deployment, Obama crosses own red line By Julie Pace, Associated Press Even as President Barack Obama sent U.S. troops back to Iraq and ordered the military to stay in Afghanistan, he insisted Syria would remain off limits for American ground forces. Now the president has crossed his own red line. Continue reading
Oct 30 Popemobile gets top prize at Obama's White House Halloween By Darlene Superville, Associated Press A toddler dressed like the pope and pushed along in a popemobile got the top prize at President Barack Obama's White House Halloween. Continue reading
Oct 28 House passes bipartisan budget plan, debt limit increase By Associated Press The House has passed a bipartisan budget-and-debt deal that prevents an unprecedented government default. Continue reading
Oct 27 'Very disturbing' homicide spike draws alarm from Obama administration By Eric Tucker, Associated Press WASHINGTON — This year has brought an unusually grim and steady drumbeat of violence throughout the country. Continue reading
Oct 26 Study: Kids take 100-plus required tests through 12th grade By Jennifer C. Kerr and Josh Lederman, Associated Press According to a comprehensive study of 66 of the nation's big-city school districts by the Council of the Great City Schools, students spend between 20-25 hours taking standardized tests each year. Continue reading