Nation & World U.S. officials ask judge not to end immigrant family detention The U.S. is asking a judge to reconsider her ruling ordering immigration officials to immediately release all children and mothers… August 7, 2015
Nation & World Egypt unveils Suez Canal extension with pomp-filled ceremony A cargo container ship crosses the new section of the Suez Canal after Thursday’s opening ceremony in Ismailia, Egypt. With… August 6, 2015
Nation & World GOP debate: Paul, Christie clash over government surveillance Republican presidential candidate Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., argued with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie during Thursday’s GOP presidential debate about… August 6, 2015
Nation & World Leader calls for world peace Japanese PM: ‘It is our duty’ to rid world of nukes August 6, 2015
Nation & World Fiorina stars in second-tier debate Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina speaks to the media Thursday after a pre-debate forum at the Quicken Loans Arena in… August 6, 2015
Nation & World Nation & World Briefs WASHINGTON – The government should crack down on airline fees for things such as seat reservations, checked baggage and ticket… August 6, 2015
Nation & World Trump hedges on third-party run Says he won’t vow to back party’s nominee August 6, 2015
Nation & World Key takeaways from the GOP’s second-stage White House debate Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina could get a boost in the polls based on her performance in Thursday night’s debate… August 6, 2015
Nation & World Activists want more transparency in counterterrorism efforts President Barack Obama speaks at the Countering Violent Extremism Summit at the State Department in Washington. Muslim groups and civil… August 6, 2015
Nation & World New IS affiliate claims responsibility for Saudi bombing The governor of Asir, Prince Faisal bin Khaled bin Abdulaziz, right, Thursday greets a soldier who was wounded in a… August 6, 2015
Nation & World Poll: Majority of Americans support Confederate flag removal Confederate flag supporters march past the Stone Mountain Park’s Confederate memorial. A new poll found a majority of Americans support… August 5, 2015
Nation & World U.S., China trade blame over S. China Sea tensions Kerry In blunt but diplomatic terms, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, suggested that… August 5, 2015
Nation & World Obama: War inevitable without Iran deal President says world supports nuclear agreement August 5, 2015
Nation & World Nation & World Briefs WASHINGTON – The campaign to stop President Barack Obama’s sweeping emissions limits on power plants began taking shape Wednesday, as… August 5, 2015
Nation & World Armed man dies after attack on theater-goers Suspect armed with hatchet, pellet gun August 5, 2015
Nation & World Half of blacks say police have treated them unfairly Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke Jr. of Wisconsin believes African-Americans have more encounters with police because crime rates are higher… August 5, 2015
Nation & World Experts determine that wing fragment is from missing MH370 Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, center, said Wednesday’s confirmation that a piece of debris found near Reunion Island came from… August 5, 2015
Nation & World Obama, Netanyahu make dueling appeals on Iran to U.S. Jews Obama Obama met privately for more two hours with Jewish leaders at the White House, making a detailed case for… August 4, 2015
Nation & World Circus owner has history of violations, suspensions Local officials in Lancaster, N.H., Tuesday said they weren’t certain if the operators of a circus had sought a local… August 4, 2015
Nation & World Israeli activist denies heading terror group Country begins crackdown after fatal arson August 4, 2015
Nation & World Nation & World Briefs CHICAGO – Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Tuesday asked a full federal appeals court to rehear his case, hoping… August 4, 2015
Nation & World Trump leads pack for first GOP debate Party worried only female candidate didn’t make cut August 4, 2015
Nation & World Exhibit to remember dead shuttle crews Challenger, Columbia debris goes on display August 4, 2015
Nation & World Dictionary’s editors look for origins of email Thing is, for years, the OED editors have been asking the public to help them find documentation of the first… August 4, 2015