ATLANTA – President Barack Obama says college affordability isn’t just important for students, but for the nation as well. Obama told thousands gathered at Georgia Tech Tuesday that he is…
This jawbone fragment is the oldest known fossil from an evolutionary tree branch that eventually led to modern humans.William Kimbel/Associated Press Until now, the oldest member of the Homo genus…
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. is joining an effort with two Democratic senators to push a bill to remove federal prohibitions on medical marijuana in 23 states where it’s already legal.Manuel…
Scrambling to extinguish a growing political controversy ahead of the expected April launch of her 2016 presidential campaign, Clinton held a hastily arranged news conference at the United Nations headquarters…
N’DJAMENA, Chad – Soldiers from Chad and Niger launched the largest international push to defeat Nigeria’s Islamic extremists whose war has spilled over into neighboring countries, officials and witnesses said…
The computer company has long priced its gadgets and laptops at a premium over other electronics. Some middle-class consumers may have had to stretch a bit to buy the latest…
The three largest credit reporting agencies will change the way they handle records in a major revamp long sought by consumer advocates. The changes were announced Monday after talks between…
Then-Sen.-elect Tom Cotton, R-Ark. waves at his election watch party in North Little Rock, Ark., after defeating incumbent Sen. Mark Pryor. Forty-seven Republican senators warned Monday that any agreement the…
BAGHDAD – Iraqi forces and pro-government militias have routed Islamic State fighters from two key areas near the city of Tikrit, officials said Sunday, one week after embarking on an…
WASHINGTON – Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., called Sunday on Hillary Clinton to “step up and come out” to explain in more detail why she used a personal e-mail account to…
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WASHINGTON – Director John Brennan has ordered a sweeping reorganization of the CIA, an overhaul designed to make its leaders more accountable and close espionage gaps amid widespread concerns about…
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MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Nigeria’s home-grown Boko Haram Islamic extremists have pledged formal allegiance to the Islamic State group in a message allegedly sent by the Nigerian insurgent leader posted on…
Sharon Lawler, from Playa Del Rey, Calif., left, with Peluche, a Tibetan-terrier mix available for adoption is held by pet care giver Sean McGinnis, at the NKLA Pet Adoption Center…
City to discuss plans to reform police with Justice Department
SEOUL, South Korea – Police on Friday investigated the motive of the anti-U.S. activist they say slashed the U.S. ambassador to South Korea, as questions turned to whether security was…
NEW YORK – Apple is in. AT&T is out. In another victory of sorts for the popular and profitable iPhone giant, Apple will replace AT&T in the venerable Dow Jones…
NASA craft to photograph Ceres, largest object in asteroid belt
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton used a personal email account during her time as secretary of state, rather than a government-issued email address.Alex Brandon/Associated Press file photo Clinton’s…
LOS ANGELES – Harrison Ford crash-landed his vintage plane Thursday after losing engine power, suffering serious but not life-threatening injuries as he used his extensive piloting experience to skillfully bring…
