May 26 New federal rules could narrow school achievement gaps By Jennifer C. Kerr, Associated Press The guidelines, being released Thursday, spell out a broad framework for states to consider as they seek to improve schools and narrow achievement gaps. Continue reading
May 21 The nation's largest school districts are rushing to fill the coding gap By Michael D. Regan Only a quarter of America’s public schools are using a form of computer science in their classrooms, but that number is growing as schools create new coding programs. Continue reading
May 20 Secret Service officer shoots armed man outside White House By Joshua Barajas President Barack Obama was not on the premises during the shooting. Continue reading
May 09 Mosquito season brings no new urgency for money to fight Zika By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The White House and Democrats are pressuring congressional Republicans to act on President Barack Obama's demands for money to combat Zika, but even the onset of mosquito season that probably will spread the virus has failed to create a sense… Continue reading
Apr 26 Man fleeing robbery jumps fence near White House By Josh Lederman and Jessica Gresko, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Here's a surefire way to get busted for robbery: leave the scene of the crime and hop over the White House fence. Continue reading
Apr 21 White House to distribute $90 million for apprenticeships By Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration says it'll distribute $90 million this year to help states expand apprenticeship programs, particularly to minorities and new industries. Continue reading
Apr 21 In Saudi visit, Obama works to calm Gulf tensions with U.S. By Kathleen Hennessey and Adam Schreck, Associated Press RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- President Barack Obama strained to ease tensions with Persian Gulf allies Thursday, pledging U.S. help in confronting Iran and other security threats. Yet he failed to win the commitments he sought to boost economic aid to… Continue reading
Apr 13 Obama plans to attend his final White House Science Fair By Kevin Freking, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Some of America's brightest children will visit the White House as President Barack Obama holds his final science fair to highlight work that excelled in a broad range of competitions. Continue reading
Mar 19 Istanbul bomber who killed four, including two Americans, linked to ISIS By Michael D. Regan, Elisabeth Ponsot A suicide bomber hit a section of Istanbul popular with tourists on Saturday, killing at least four others and wounding dozens. Continue reading
Mar 15 Watch 1:54 Acclaimed musical 'Hamilton' visits the White House -- and Obama joins in By PBS News Hour Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator and star of the critically acclaimed musical “Hamilton,” has scored a presidential first. Miranda and the rest of the “Hamilton” cast met and performed for high school students at the White House Monday, but the highlight of… Continue watching