WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama on Monday described a surge in unaccompanied immigrant children caught trying to cross the Mexican border as an “urgent humanitarian situation,” as the White House…
Bob Bergdahl said he admired his son’s patience, perseverance and ability to adapt during nearly five years as a prisoner of the Taliban. Bowe Bergdahl was freed Saturday in exchange…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As President Barack Obama prepares to announce tougher new air-quality standards, lawmakers in several states already are trying to blunt the impact on aging coal-fired power…
The Space Research Center, started 52 years ago as the first NASA-recognized high school space program, was saved by more than $13,000 in donations after the nearly broke Philadelphia school…
Some female students at Wasatch High School in Heber City, Utah, were upset with the alteration, particularly because they said it didn’t appear the yearbook club used a consistent standard…
These underwater waves, though seldom noticed, can rival skyscrapers in height and measure more than 100 miles wide. They can imperil submarines and disrupt operations on offshore oil platforms. They’ve…
The woman, 23-year-old Yeni Sleidi, says she does it to amuse people and to give them a break from everyday stress. She said 50 fliers had nuggets taped to them.…
Tiananmen Square anniversary soon
Human Rights Watch says men, boys need to help with problem
Government makes payments to hurt families in cases
President Barack Obama s is poised to unveil first-ever rules limiting greenhouse-gas emissions from the power plants that dot the U.S. map. Critics say the rules will do little to…
Classic Americana not enough to keep us on highways
Mickelson cooperating in insider-trading probe DUBLIN, Ohio – Hall of Fame golfer Phil Mickelson said he is cooperating in an insider trading investigation involving him, activist investor Carl Icahn and…
John C. Wise, with a 1966 Super Boy comic, is auctioning off some rare historic comic books from his collection.K.C. Alfred/Union-Telegraph Paducah insurance executive John C. Wise decided it was…
U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, center, speaks during a press conference outside The Stonewall inn announcing a national initiative for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans on Friday in New…
Speaking to reporters aboard his flight to a regional security conference in Singapore, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said that the U.S. Department of Defense knows that “thousands of Russian troops…
Thailand’s military leaders say elections won’t be held to select a new civilian government until the deeply divided country is peaceful. Army commander Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha Friday announced he expects…
Former Army veteran Denee Mallon, 74, was denied genital reconstruction surgery two years ago, but could now get the surgery through Medicaid.Craig Fritz/Associated Press Ruling in favor of a 74-year-old…
WASHINGTON – White House press secretary Jay Carney became the news instead of just delivering it Friday, when President Barack Obama unexpectedly interrupted the daily media briefing to announce Carney’s…
President Barack Obama says Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinskeki has reduced homelessness among veterans and improved health care for female veterans although he agreed it was best that the VA…
Consumer spending dippled slightly in April, although economists say the 0.1 percent drop should not derail an expected economic rebound this spring.Julie Jacobson/Associated Press “It is obvious that after an…
Foreign observers say Egypt’s decision to extend the presidential election process an extra day raises doubts about the credibility of the election. Former Egyptian military chief Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi won with…
Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki is continuing to lose support among Congress members as more Democrats join the list of Congress members call for him to resign as VA chief.Cliff…
