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Obama, GOP leaders spar over immigration

Obama, GOP leaders spar over immigration

Evan Vucci/Associated Press<br><br>President Barack Obama meets Friday with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, left, and House Speaker John…

November 7, 2014

U.S. employers add 214K jobs; rate dips to 5.8 percent

U.S. employers add 214K jobs; rate dips to 5.8 percent

An automotive service technology student works on a car at the Community College of Philadelphia Thursday in Philadelphia.Matt Rourke/Associated Press…

November 7, 2014

Boehner promises vote on Keystone pipeline

Boehner promises vote on Keystone pipeline

Republicans are counting on a swift vote in early 2015 on building the Keystone XL pipeline to carry oil from…

November 6, 2014

Nation Briefs

NEW YORK – Hackers stole 53 million email addresses in addition to customers’ card data, Home Depot said Thursday. The…

November 6, 2014

World Briefs

BRUSSELS – About 100,000 workers marched across Brussels Thursday to protest government free-market reforms and austerity measures, and the demonstration…

November 6, 2014

Islamic State losing some luster

Islamic State losing some luster

Militant group’s fighters getting bogged down in costly battles

November 6, 2014

Ex-SEAL confirms killing bin Laden

Ex-SEAL confirms killing bin Laden

Sept. 11 victims’ relatives convinced him to reveal role

November 6, 2014

Appellate court upholds bans on gay marriage

Appellate court upholds bans on gay marriage

Ruling sets stage for high court to step in to decide issue

November 6, 2014

GOP schism over immigration feared

GOP schism over immigration feared

Some in party fear alienating Hispanic voters

November 6, 2014

U.S. expands airstrike targets in Syria

U.S. expands airstrike targets in Syria

Expansion could threaten coalition’s support

November 5, 2014

World Briefs

COTONOU, Benin – With nearly 5,000 dead of Ebola in West Africa, the World Health Organization elected a new director…

November 5, 2014

Nation Briefs

ST. LOUIS – A state judge overturned Missouri’s constitutional ban on gay marriage Wednesday in a ruling that immediately set…

November 5, 2014

Obama defends policies after election

Obama defends policies after election

President defiant despite Democratic thrashing

November 5, 2014

D.C. pot use still faces hurdles

D.C. pot use still faces hurdles

District of Columbia voters approved legalizing marijuana use Tuesday, but the Republican-controlled Congress could have the final say on whether…

November 5, 2014

World leaders fear new U.S. pullback

World leaders fear new U.S. pullback

Allies worry election ‘weakened’ Obama

November 5, 2014

Obama vows to ‘get the job done’ with Republicans

Obama vows to ‘get the job done’ with Republicans

President Barack Obama said Wednesday that “it was time for us to take care of business” and that he thinks…

November 5, 2014

Amid Ebola disaster, WHO picks new Africa chief

Amid Ebola disaster, WHO picks new Africa chief

Botswana Dr. Matshidiso Moeti will take over in February as the new director of the World Health Organization’s Afrida office.Valentin…

November 5, 2014

$Texas energy group asks court to halt fracking ban$

Texas energy group asks court to halt fracking ban

From left, Topher Jones, of Denton, Texas; Edward Hartmann, of Dalla;s and Angie Holliday of Denton, hold a campaign sign…

November 4, 2014

Wisconsin’s Walker bests Democrat Burke

Wisconsin’s Walker bests Democrat Burke

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker makes a campaign stop at Kroll’s West in Ashwaubenon, Wis., on Election Day.W. Marc Larson/The Green…

November 4, 2014

Exit poll: Party leaders a drag on both sides

Exit poll: Party leaders a drag on both sides

More than a third of those who voted for a Republican House candidate were dissatisfied or angry with GOP leaders…

November 4, 2014

Biden: Democrats lose seats, hold Senate majority

Biden: Democrats lose seats, hold Senate majority

Biden said in a radio interview that he foresees Democratic victories in closely contested races in Alaska, North Carolina, New…

November 4, 2014

GOP retains control of House, expands majority

GOP retains control of House, expands majority

The GOP easily won the 218 seats required and was on track to match or surpass the 246 seats they…

November 4, 2014

SUVs no longer just an American fad

SUVs no longer just an American fad

Smaller, fuel-efficient helping vehicles gain fans

November 4, 2014

Montpelier to get update

Montpelier to get update

Slave quarters to be rebuilt

November 4, 2014