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FACT CHECK: Slips in vice presidential debate
Anyone who paid attention to a hearing in Congress this week knew that the administration had been implored to beef up security at the U.S.
US: Hackers in Iran responsible for cyberattacks
U.S. authorities believe that Iranian-based hackers were responsible for cyberattacks that devastated Persian Gulf oil and gas companies, a former U.S
Before Werth's walkoff, a rousing speech for Nats
Hours before Jayson Werth's game-ending homer on a 13-pitch at-bat extended the Washington Nationals' surprising season, before a bullpen trio got ...
Official: US blames Iran hackers for cyberattacks
A former U.S. government official says American authorities firmly believe that Iranian hackers, likely supported by the Tehran government, were ...
FACT CHECK: Slips in vice president's debate
Anyone who paid attention to a hearing in Congress this week knew that the administration had been implored to beef up security at the U.S.
Werth's homer for Nats forces Game 5 against Cards
Joyous, bouncing teammates waiting to greet him at home, the red-clad crowd raucous as can be, Jayson Werth yanked off his red batting helmet with two ...
Republican groups turning focus to House races
A late spending splurge by outside political groups helped Republicans take over the House two years ago. The floodgates are opening again, but this ...
AZ Senate hopefuls wage air war for women, Latinos
An old feud and the race for women voters took center stage in a tight Arizona Senate race Thursday, with Republican Rep. Jeff Flake citing the grudge ...
Japan: US pact deters clash with China over isles
Japan said Thursday its security alliance with the U.S. is an important deterrent against conflict breaking out between China and Japan over disputed ...
Violent street gang: US targets finances of MS-13
The Obama administration declared the ultra-violent street gang MS-13 to be an international criminal group on Thursday, an unprecedented crackdown ...
Questions and answers on Thursday's VP debate
Four years ago, the vice presidential debate featured the old Senate pro, Joe Biden, against a newcomer to national politics, Sarah Palin.
Cardinals can close out Nationals in NLDS Game 4
Jayson Werth's Washington Nationals were as good as it got during the regular season, compiling a majors-high 98 wins. That doesn't count for much ...
Obama on debate with Romney: 'I had a bad night'
President Barack Obama conceded Wednesday he did poorly in a debate last week that fueled a comeback by his rival in the race for the White House.
Republicans hammer State witnesses on Libya attack
Four weeks before the election, Republicans used a politically charged House hearing to confront State Department officials about security at the U.S.
Judges OK SC voter law, say it must wait to 2013
A three-judge panel has upheld South Carolina's law requiring voters to show photo identification but has delayed enforcement until next year — adding ...
Ryan prepares to take on skilled debater Biden
To prepare for his biggest test yet on the national stage, untested debater Paul Ryan has been hauling two thick briefing books around the country and ...
Obama campaign seeks to reassure nervous Democrats
Democrats aren't just nervous about President Barack Obama's listless debate performance. One month from Election Day, supporters worry his campaign ...
IRS commissioner Shulman to step down
The Internal Revenue Service announced Wednesday that Doug Shulman, who has led the agency for more than four years, will step down next month.
Biden likely to play 'hardball' in VP debate
Four years ago, Joe Biden was careful not to appear overly aggressive in his vice presidential debate with Sarah Palin, then a newcomer to the ...
Romney's Bain advisers aided China, Russia growth
As Bain & Co. head in the early 1990s, Mitt Romney presided over the corporate strategy firm's expanding operations into China and Russia, helping ...
US official meets with Libyan president on attack
The White House says the president's chief counterterrorism adviser has met with Libya's president and discussed ways that Libya can better help the ...
Tight Senate, House races turn snarky and personal
Short on time and tempers, House and Senate candidates in tight races are turning snarky and personal in their attacks on their opponents. The stakes, ...
Race between Romney, Obama still all about Ohio
It's still all about Ohio. After a strong debate performance, Republican challenger Mitt Romney is intensifying his efforts in the state that's ...