Politics

Illinois gives early OK to $100M for Obama museum
Even though Chicago is where Barack Obama got his start in politics, first lady Michelle Obama grew up and the Obamas still call their hometown, state ...
Judge in gay marriage case asks pointed questions
A judge in Colorado who will play a pivotal role deciding whether gays should be allowed to wed in the United States asked pointed questions Thursday ...
Judge wants Detroit mayor to back bankruptcy plan
Looking years ahead, the judge overseeing Detroit's bankruptcy says he wants assurances from elected leaders that they'll follow the final plan that ...
President defending health law good for some Dems
President Barack Obama's full-throated defense of his health care overhaul seems perfectly timed for Democrats who want their party to embrace the law ...
Obama shows skepticism on Russia in Ukraine
President Barack Obama conveyed skepticism Thursday about Russian promises to de-escalate a volatile situation in Ukraine, and said the United State ...
Man avoids $525 fine for refill at SC hospital
A man who faced a $525 fine for refilling an 89-cent drink at a Veterans Affairs hospital apparently will get off with a warning. When Christopher ...
NYC to change maligned Sandy rebuilding program
Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled a sweeping report Thursday that examined New York City's recovery progress from Superstorm Sandy and promised to reform ...
Obama: No US military involvement in Ukraine
President Barack Obama is repeating his position that involving the U.S. military in Ukraine is not an option he is considering. Obama said Thursday ...
Obama sends condolences on S Korea ferry disaster
President Barack Obama is sending condolences to victims of a South Korean ferry disaster and says he will pay tribute during a visit to the country ...
Tom Berman named deputy for AP's Central Region
Tom Berman, a veteran editor and leader at The Associated Press who has directed coverage of stories ranging from air disasters, terror attacks and ...
Police: Student ate more pot than recommended
A Wyoming college student who jumped to his death from a Denver hotel balcony ate more than the recommended serving of a marijuana cookie, police ...
Hotel magnate, Democratic fundraiser pleads guilty
A wealthy hotel executive and Democratic fundraiser who supported Hilary Clinton for president pleaded guilty Thursday to charges he secretly funneled ...
Iowa Senate race suddenly more competitive
A catchy political ad and a gotcha video have raised Republican hopes of capturing the Senate seat in Iowa, a prospect that would greatly enhance the ...
Budget office: Wage boost would cost firms $15B
A Senate Democratic bill gradually increasing the federal minimum wage to $10.10 hourly would require private businesses to spend $15 billion more in ...
Judge won't order recalled GM cars to be parked
A Texas federal judge has denied an emergency motion that would have forced General Motors to tell owners of more than 2 million recalled cars to stop ...
War of words in Northwestern-athletes' union fight
Northwestern University and a group trying to unionize college athletes are trading accusations as the National Labor Relations Board considers the ...
US sending nonlethal aid to Ukraine military
The U.S. will send medical supplies, helmets and other nonlethal aid to the Ukrainian military in response to Russia's "dangerously irresponsible" ...
US sanctions government official in Zimbabwe
The Treasury Department is sanctioning a government official and others in Zimbabwe for allegedly undermining democracy in the southern African nation
Little government response to bombing a year later
A year after homemade bombs ripped through the Boston Marathon, state and federal officials have enacted virtually no policy changes in response to ...
Defend 'Obamacare' unabashedly, some Democrats say
With enrollments higher than expected, and costs lower, some Democrats say it's time to stop hiding from the president's health care overhaul, even ...
Curious about Palestine, Israeli visitors return
This bustling center of Palestinian life is just a 20-minute drive from Jerusalem, but for Israelis it might as well be on the other side of the world
Man executed for killing 3 members of Texas family
A man convicted of fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend, her young son and her mother 13 years ago at a home in Corpus Christi was executed by Texas ...
US readies sanctions on Russia, aid for Ukraine
The Obama administration is preparing to ratchet up sanctions on Russia and boost assistance for the Ukrainian military in the coming days, U.S.