May 30 Clinton defends her response to 2012 Benghazi attacks in new book By Ken Thomas, Associated Press Hillary Rodham Clinton is defending her handling of the deadly 2012 terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya, writing in her new book that she will "not be part of a political slugfest on the backs of dead Americans." The former secretary… Continue reading
May 28 Watch News Wrap: Inspector general report confirms VA hospital delays By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, the VA inspector general concluded that veterans awaiting care in Phoenix waited an average of 115 days for a first appointment, and that 1,700 veterans weren’t on a waiting list at all. President Obama called… Continue watching
May 23 Kerry agrees to testify on Benghazi attack in front of House committee By Sam Lane Secretary of State John Kerry said he is willing to testify before the House Oversight committee on the attacks on a U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Continue reading
May 12 Watch As Ukrainian separatists cheer referendum, EU punishes Russia with more sanctions By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 30 Kerry to promote peace, sanctions in South Sudan By Lara Jakes, Associated Press Secretary of State John Kerry is bringing his two main tools of diplomacy -- peace talks and threatened sanctions -- to Africa this week to help find a way to end months of killing that is threatening to rip apart… Continue reading
Apr 29 Who owns the Jewish treasures that were hidden in Saddam Hussein's basement? By Sandi Fox In 2013, Maurice Shohet, an Iraqi Jew who now lives in Washington, D.C., received a surprising email from the National Archives. A librarian had recovered his elementary school record that was left behind nearly 40 years ago when he and… Continue reading
Apr 18 Watch News Wrap: Keystone oil pipeline decision delayed again By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, the State Department extended the federal review of the controversial plan to add on to the Keystone oil pipeline, citing a Nebraska legal fight for the delay. Environmental groups welcomed the news, but House Speaker… Continue watching
Apr 18 Keystone pipeline review delayed by State Department By Josh Lederman, Dina Cappiello, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The State Department is giving federal agencies more time to review the Keystone XL pipeline before deciding whether to issue a permit. Continue reading
Apr 11 U.S. blocks Iran's controversial pick for UN ambassador By Julie Pace, Associated Press In a rare diplomatic rebuke, the United States has blocked Iran's controversial pick for envoy to the United Nations, a move that could stir fresh animosity at a time when Washington and Tehran have been seeking a thaw in relations. Continue reading
Mar 08 State Department confirms three Americans aboard missing jet By Associated Press The State Department confirms that three Americans were aboard the Malaysia Airlines jet that vanished Saturday. Continue reading