Jun 07 Report: Abortions declined in nearly all states since 2010 By David Crary, Associated Press Abortions have declined in states where new laws make it harder to have them - but they've also waned in states where abortion rights are protected. Nearly everywhere, in red states and blue, abortions are down since 2010. Continue reading
May 28 Which countries are doing the best at achieving ‘well-being’? By Larisa Epatko Much like people try to achieve work-life balance, countries that engage civil society, battle corruption and take care of the environment -- rather than just focusing on economic growth -- tend to serve their populations best. Continue reading
May 21 Study offers glimpse of what America’s aging population might expect in 2050 By Laura Santhanam A new Pew Research Center report compares attitudes about long-term care and aging in the United States, Italy and Germany. Continue reading
Mar 23 U.S. and Afghan leaders working to launch new postwar relationship By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press CAMP DAVID, Maryland — U.S. and Afghan leaders laid the groundwork Monday for new relations between the two countries linked for years as war partners, including plans to seek American funding to maintain an Afghan security force of 352,000 and… Continue reading
Mar 11 U.S. to send unarmed drones, but no lethal aid, to Ukraine By Nedra Pickler, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States announced Wednesday that it is sending small unarmed drones, armored Humvees and other assistance to Ukraine in its fight against Russian-backed separatists. Lethal weapons were not included, to the dismay of some U.S. lawmakers. Continue reading
Mar 05 McConnell postpones fast-tracking of Iran bill By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday decided to postpone action on a bill giving Congress a chance to review and vote on any deal the U.S. signs with Iran over its nuclear program. Continue reading
Mar 02 Netanyahu on Iran deal: I have ‘moral obligation’ to speak up By Julie Pace, Aron Heller, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted Monday that his plans to address Congress are not aimed at disrespecting President Barack Obama, even as he assailed the U.S. leader's bid for a nuclear deal with Iran as a threat… Continue reading
Feb 28 Stolen Picasso painting recovered by New Jersey officials By Carey Reed Authorities alleged the person who sent the package falsely completed the customs declaration, labeling the item a holiday "art craft" worth 30 euros and including a cheeky message: "Joyeux Noel" (Merry Christmas). Continue reading
Feb 25 U.S.-Israel tensions continue to rise ahead of Netanyahu speech By Julie Pace, Laurie Kellman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Trading barbs, the U.S. and Israel escalated their increasingly public spat Wednesday over Benjamin Netanyahu's GOP-engineered congressional speech next week, with the Israeli prime minister accusing world powers of rolling over to allow Tehran to develop nuclear weapons. Continue reading
Feb 23 U.S. and Iran closing in on nuclear deal By Bradley Klapper and George Jahn, Associated Press GENEVA — The United States and Iran are working on a two-phase deal that clamps down on Tehran's nuclear program for at least a decade before providing it leeway over the remainder of the agreement to slowly ramp up activities… Continue reading