
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 ...

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 ...

THE RESET: Pentagon nominee Hagel fights for job
The odds should favor Senate confirmation of Chuck Hagel as President Barack Obama's next defense secretary despite strong Republican criticism at ...

Gore hits corporate media, defends Current TV sale
Al Gore, who takes aim in his new book at the corporate media for "suffocating the free flow of ideas," on Tuesday defended the sale of his television ...

Chris Cuomo leaving ABC News for CNN
Chris Cuomo is leaving ABC News to host a new morning show at CNN, where new boss Jeff Zucker is moving fast to try to turn around the cable news ...

GOP looks to fight Dems, not negotiate with Obama
Is Washington's backroom dealing dead? House Speaker John Boehner says he no longer wants to negotiate deficit reduction with President Barack Obama.

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 ...

Democrats may stand in Obama's way on gun measures
As the Senate prepares to begin debating new gun control measures, some of President Barack Obama's fellow Democrats are poised to frustrate his ...

McDonough no stranger to Obama inner circle
In selecting Denis McDonough to be his next and fifth chief of staff, President Barack Obama is tapping a longtime confidant and unflappable ally to ...
What's an assault weapon, anyway? A gun glossary
Even Americans who have never touched a gun are probably familiar with the looks and names of a few — the military M16, the action-movie's Uzi, 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 ...

Obama picks former prosecutor to head SEC
President Barack Obama sent his strongest signal yet Thursday that he wants the government to get tougher with Wall Street, appointing a former ...

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 ...

Debt crisis averted - but spring fight still ahead
Retreating with a purpose, Republicans sped legislation through the House on Wednesday to avert the imminent threat of a government default but ...

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 ...

Launch, sanctions, nukes: NKorea may repeat cycle
North Korea's nuclear agitations follow a well-worn route. It starts with a long-range rocket launch. The United Nations punishes the act with ...
Clinton retires debt from 2008 campaign
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has paid off the outstanding debt from her 2008 presidential campaign. Campaign finance reports filed ...
Court rejects bid to have marijuana reclassified
A federal appeals court Tuesday rejected a petition to reclassify marijuana from its current federal status as a dangerous drug with no accepted ...

Quick hits and other moments from Obama inaugural
A wistful moment for President Barack Obama came shortly after his public swearing-in ceremony. As he began walking off the inaugural platform to go ...

Clinton, Carter join Obama inaugural gathering
Former presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter joined lawmakers and other dignitaries at the Capitol for President Barack Obama's ceremonial ...

Obama adviser optimistic on immigration overhaul
A top White House adviser said Sunday the stars seem aligned for Congress to pass a comprehensive immigration overhaul this year, but he sounded less ...

Cardinals Hall of Famer Stan Musial dies at age 92
No last name necessary. A slew of batting titles. Corkscrew stance. Humble. A gentleman. All-around good guy. Stan the Man. Stanley Frank Musial, the ...

Clinton urges participation in service projects
Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton urged people to participate in service projects, saying there's a chain of service that links generations of ...

Unexpected inaugural moments make history, too
The inauguration of a U.S. president is traditionally a highly scripted celebration, with seating charts, schedules, dress rehearsals and planning ...

Obama backers aim to outflank NRA on gun control
Supporters of President Barack Obama's gun-control proposals are planning a methodical, state-by-state campaign to try to persuade key lawmakers that ...