Nation & World School threats prompt proposals for tougher penalties Lawmakers around the country are calling for harsher laws and stiffer penalties against people who make public threats. Backers say… December 16, 2015
Nation & World Yellen calls hike sign of confidence Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said the Fed’s decision to raise rates Wednesday was to ensure her agency had the… December 16, 2015
Nation & World Nation & World Briefs The Egyptian Museum in Cairo has put the golden burial mask of King Tutankhamun back on display after repairs were… December 16, 2015
Nation & World Fed finally lifts key interest rate from near zero The Federal Reserve, which is chaired by Janet Yellen, announced the first interest rate hike in years Wednesday.Susan Walsh/Associated Press… December 16, 2015
Nation & World California decides self-driving cars will need to have driver behind wheel Google is one of several companies working on prototypes for self-driving vehicles. California regulators issued proposed rules Wednesday saying self-driving… December 16, 2015
Nation & World U.S. industrial production registers worst month since 2012 Workers build smartphones at Motorola” plant in Fort Worth, Texas. The Federal Reserve reported that U.S. industrial production was down… December 16, 2015
Nation & World Massive year-end spending bill includes cybersecurity act Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., said a new cybersecurity bill that is included in the budget bill Congress is expected to… December 16, 2015
Nation & World Jail populations rising fastest in small counties U.S. jails now hold nearly 700,000 inmates on any given day, up from 157,000 in 1970, and the Vera Institute… December 15, 2015
Nation & World UN ends investigation of Iran’s nuke program Amano The probe had to be formally ended as part of a July 14 deal between Iran and six nations… December 15, 2015
Nation & World Nation Briefs WASHINGTON – The United States and Cuba are close to an agreement on restoring regularly scheduled, commercial flights between the… December 15, 2015
Nation & World New Islamic bloc to fight terrorism Saudi Arabia announces military coalition December 15, 2015
Nation & World World Briefs PARIS – A French judicial official and French police say a 29-year-old man has been arrested and is being held… December 15, 2015
Nation & World Threatening email closes L.A. schools New York City holds classes after deciding threat was hoax December 15, 2015
Nation & World Ryan unveils possible deal on federal budget Ryan Ryan announced the deal in a closed-door late-night meeting with GOP lawmakers. He urged Republicans to support it even… December 15, 2015
Nation & World Report: Taliban threat growing General says violence on rise in Afghanistan December 15, 2015
Nation & World National security takes center stage Trump, Bush argue about Muslim ban December 15, 2015
Nation & World Support rises for ground troops to fight Islamic State President Barack Obama, accompanied by, from left, Vice President Joe Biden, Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Commander of U.S. Central… December 14, 2015
Nation & World Bergdahl to face desertion charge Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl will face a general court martial on charges of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy, the Army… December 14, 2015
Nation & World Obama ramps up bid to explain how U.S. will fight Islamic State President Barack Obama meets with Vice President Joe Biden and Defense Secretary Ash Carter and other national security officials Monday… December 14, 2015
Nation & World FAA to require drones to be registered, marked The Fedeeral Aviation Administration announced Monday that it will require most drone owners to register on a new website so… December 14, 2015
Nation & World Nation & World Briefs WASHINGTON – The worst-kept secret in the financial world is that the Federal Reserve is all but sure Wednesday to… December 13, 2015
Nation & World Global grocer chains tied to slave-peeled shrimp At the Gig Peeling Factory, nearly 100 Burmese laborers were trapped, most working for almost nothing. They spent 16 hours… December 13, 2015
Nation & World Jury to hear closing arguments in Baltimore officer trial Baltimore City police officer William Porter, center, one of six police officers charged in connection to the death of Freddie… December 13, 2015
Nation & World Trump may be center stage, but Cruz is in spotlight at GOP debate Republican presidential contender Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas speaks in Washington. Donald Trump will be standing at center stage, but Cruz… December 13, 2015