Nation & World

White House to refuse visa for Iran’s envoy pick

“We’ve communicated with the Iranians at a number of levels and made clear our position on this – and that…

April 11, 2014

Social challenges as Saudis draw throne’s future

Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Muqrin, center, walks with governor of Riyadh Prince Khalid Bandar, left, after he receives oaths of…

April 11, 2014

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Obama announces Sebelius resignation, successor

President Barack Obama Friday praised Health and Human Services Department secretary nominee Sylvia Mathews Burwell, right, as a “a proven…

April 11, 2014

Nation & World

Ukraine PM: regions should have more powers

Pro-Russian activists in Donetsk, Ukraine, say the are not seeking secession from the former Soviet republic but want greater autonomy.…

April 11, 2014

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Nation Briefs

SEATTLE – After a year of requests, the U.S. Justice Department said Thursday it is giving Washington state access to…

April 10, 2014

Nation & World

FBI sought Russia aid in probe

In the aftermath of the attack, the then-Boston police commissioner told a congressional panel that he was never alerted to…

April 10, 2014

Nation & World

Extra time helps boost sign-ups for insurance

Susan Walsh/Associated Press<br><br>Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius expects the number of people who are signing up for health…

April 10, 2014

Nation & World

Sebelius resigning from top job at HHS

A White House official says Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is resigning her post.Susan Walsh/Associated Press Her resignation…

April 10, 2014

Nation & World

Tax fraud becoming expensive problem

The Internal Revenue Service says more violent criminals are getting involved in tax fraud schemes these days as the agency…

April 10, 2014

Nation & World

Searchers growing more confident about signals

A couple is silhouetted as they watch a Malaysia Airlines plane on the tarmac from the viewing gallery at Kuala…

April 10, 2014

Nation & World

Rare sarcophagus, scarab found

The mystery man whose skeleton was found inside the sarcophagus was most likely a local Canaanite official in the service…

April 10, 2014

Nation & World

Putin tries to divide Europe with gas card

Ukraine is giving pro-Russian activists two days to resolve standoffs in Russian-leaning areas of the country. The activists are calling…

April 10, 2014

Nation & World

Obama praises LBJ’s ability to grasp power

Marking the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, which Johnson signed into law, Obama lauded his Democratic predecessor’s ability…

April 10, 2014

Nation & World

Medicare database reveals top-paid doctors

A photo from Miami Dade College shows Dr. Salomon Melgen posing for a photo at a book signing by Sen.…

April 9, 2014

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Nation & World Briefs

EXPORT, Pa. –Police have identified and charged a 16-year-old boy accused of stabbing and slashing 21 fellow students and a…

April 9, 2014

Nation & World

IG blasts release of report on power grid

The document created by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission should have been kept secret as a national security matter, Energy…

April 9, 2014

Nation & World

Obama mourns slain soldiers

President Barack Obama returned to Fort Hood Wednesday with first lady Michelle Obama to offer comfort to family and fellow…

April 9, 2014

Nation & World

How high will pot sales go?

An industry trade magazine expects up to six more states could legalize marijuana use soon, raising the upper limits of…

April 9, 2014

Nation & World

More ‘pings’ raise hopes Flight 370 will be found

Australian air force planes are dropping sonar buoys in the Indian Ocean to try to pin down where Malaysian Airlines…

April 9, 2014

Nation & World

Stabbing spree at high school leaves 20 injured

A woman walks onto the campus of the Franklin Regional School District where several people were stabbed at Franklin Regional…

April 9, 2014

Nation & World

NATO preparing response to Russia

U.S. Air Force Gen. Philip Breedlove, NATO’s top military commander in Europe, says Russia is continuing to build its forces…

April 8, 2014

Nation & World

Filing taxes a breeze, most say in poll

With the tax-filing deadline looming next week, a majority of Americans say completing a federal tax return is easy, according…

April 8, 2014

Nation & World

Pakistani infant accused of attempted murder

Muhammad Musa Khan was charged last week in Lahore along with his father, grandfather and two dozen others after protesters…

April 8, 2014

Nation & World

Ex-President Carter: U.S. ‘dormant’ on inequality

Jay Janner/Austin-American Statesman<br><br>Moderator John Avlon, left to right, editor-in-chief of The Daliy Beast, and attorneys David Boies and Theodore B.…

April 8, 2014