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Clinton out, Kerry in as secretary of state
Hillary Rodham Clinton formally resigned Friday as America's secretary of state, capping a four-year tenure that saw her shatter records for the ...
Suicide bomber kills guard at US Embassy in Turkey
In the second deadly assault on a U.S. diplomatic post in five months, a suicide bomber struck the American Embassy in Ankara on Friday, killing a ...
Clinton formally resigns as secretary of state
Hillary Rodham Clinton has formally resigned as America's 67th secretary of state, capping a four-year tenure in the office that saw her shatter ...
US confirms attack in Turkey, issues warning
The State Department confirmed a terrorist attack Friday just outside the U.S. Embassy in Ankara and told Americans to stay away from U.S.
AP Interview: Clinton raps her Benghazi critics
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is leaving office with a slap at critics of the Obama administration's handling of the September attack on ...
Hillary Clinton takes a rest, how weird is that?
Hillary Rodham Clinton's plan for 2013 was simple. She'd embark on an epic swansong around the world as secretary of state, a dizzying itinerary of ...
Russia scraps anti-crime deal with the US
Russia pulled out of an anti-crime accord with the United States on Wednesday in a move the U.S. called "self-defeating," the latest sign of rising ...
THE RESET: Familiar faces on Obama's 2nd-term team
President Barack Obama is much of the way through completing his second-term Cabinet and top White House staff. For many of those chosen so far, it's ...
Senate confirms Kerry nomination for State Dept.
The Senate overwhelmingly confirmed President Barack Obama's choice of five-term Sen. John Kerry to be secretary of state, with Republicans and ...
Clinton supporters form super PAC in case she runs
Some grass-roots supporters of Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have formed a super PAC to help a potential Clinton presidential campaign in ...
Donors pledge $455 million to Mali military push
African and Western nations on Tuesday pledged more than $450 million to fund an African-led military force to fight Islamist extremists in Mali.
Kroft: Obama-Clinton interview request a surprise
With limited time and the unusual nature of a dual appearance with President Obama and outgoing Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, CBS' Steve ...
Obama lauds Clinton as she prepares to leave
President Barack Obama lauded Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton as one of his closest advisers and said their shared vision for America's role ...
What will Michelle Obama do with 4 more years?
Michelle Obama has a new look, both in person and online, and with the president's re-election, she has four more years as first lady, too. That's got ...
American pastor sentenced to 8 years in Iran
An American pastor who has been jailed in Iran since September has been sentenced to eight years in prison, the U.S. State Department said Sunday.
Obama, Hillary Clinton to give joint interview
The White House says President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will give their first joint interview to the television news ...
Aide: Clinton wearing glasses due to concussion
Hillary Rodham Clinton's thick-framed glasses aren't just a style statement. Spokesman Philippe Reines says the secretary of state will be wearing the ...
Kerry tackles questions on Iran, Syria, Hagel
Sen. John Kerry, President Barack Obama's nominee for secretary of state, collected pledges of support Thursday and testified at his confirmation ...
US Oks sanctions on Arab militant group, Saudi man
The U.S. has declared an Arab group responsible for targeting U.S. and Japanese ships as a foreign terrorist organization. The State Department's ...
Obama visit to Kenya? Only 1 day in Africa so far
President Barack Obama promised to visit his father's homeland — Kenya — before the end of his presidency, but of the 51 country visits Obama made the ...
Mrs. Obama has bangs: Let the analyzing begin
Before we start rambling on obsessively about Michelle Obama's bangs, let's be clear: The president started it. It was he, after all, who called the ...
53 senators urge approval of Keystone XL pipeline
More than half the Senate on Wednesday urged quick approval of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, ramping up pressure on President Barack Obama to move ...
Defiant Clinton takes on lawmakers on Libya attack
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivered fiery rejoinders Wednesday to Republican critics of the Obama administration's handling of the ...
THE RESET: Delay becoming the norm for US gov't
Congress often gives itself more breathing room. In other words, it kicks the can down the road. It's an overused expression nearly everybody scoffs ...