Politics

VP Biden touts US economic resiliency at Ohio stop

Thursday, Feb 9, 11:54 am
Vice President Joe Biden says he's convinced America is better positioned than other nations to continue to lead the world's economy _ whether or not his boss is still in charge. Read more...
NRC approves first new nuclear plant in 3 decades

Thursday, Feb 9, 11:54 am
The nation's first new nuclear power plant in a generation won approval Thursday as federal regulators voted to grant a license for two new reactors in Georgia. Read more...
Giffords aide to run for seat in special election

Thursday, Feb 9, 11:45 am
A top aide to former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords who was shot in the leg and face in the Tucson rampage that also left the congresswoman severely wounded announced Thursday that he will seek to replace her in a special election. Read more...
Dwindling time, rising tension make Iran top fear

Thursday, Feb 9, 11:40 am
The prospect of conflict with Iran has eclipsed Afghanistan as the key national security issue with head-spinning speed. After years of bad blood and an international impasse over Iran's disputed nuclear program, why does the threat of war seem so suddenly upon us? Read more...
US rallies 'Friends of Syria' for meeting

Thursday, Feb 9, 11:37 am
The Obama administration is working with its European and Arab allies to organize the inaugural meeting of the "Friends of Syria" to explore ways to further isolate President Bashar Assad, support his foes and end ongoing violence. Read more...
Obama gives education waivers to 10 states

Thursday, Feb 9, 11:36 am
President Barack Obama says his decision to free 10 states from the No Child Left Behind education law will give the flexibility they need to set high standards for students and hold schools accountable. Read more...
Quarterly loss hits $3.3B at Postal Service

Thursday, Feb 9, 11:29 am
Teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, the U.S. Postal Service's loss in the fourth quarter ballooned to $3.3 billion amid declining mail volume and the soaring costs of health benefits for future retirees. Read more...
Democrats propose 6-week cut in jobless benefits

Thursday, Feb 9, 11:21 am
House-Senate negotiations on extending jobless benefits and a two percentage point cut in the payroll tax remained stalled Thursday, despite a proposal in which Democrats urged a modest six-week cut in the maximum time unemployed workers can receive jobless benefits. Read more...
Thousands join first lady for 'Let's Move' outing

Thursday, Feb 9, 10:58 am
She did some wild arm swings, sharp robotic turns and pulsing fist pumps. Read more...
Senators renew push for campaign finance amendment

Thursday, Feb 9, 10:48 am
Two senators say the campaign finance system is so broken that a constitutional amendment is needed to rein in runaway spending in elections. Read more...
Feds require consumer-friendly health plan briefs

Thursday, Feb 9, 10:16 am
Don't have the slightest clue what your health insurance covers? Read more...
GOP report questions Guantanamo detainee releases

Thursday, Feb 9, 10:01 am
Facing domestic political pressures, the Bush and Obama administrations released or transferred 600 terror suspects deemed an acceptable threat from the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, only to find that 27 percent re-engaged in terrorist or insurgent activities, according to a report by Republicans on the investigations panel of the House Armed Services Committee. Read more...
10 states get education waivers

Thursday, Feb 9, 9:56 am
President Barack Obama on Thursday will free 10 states from the strict and sweeping requirements of the No Child Left Behind education law in exchange for promises to improve the way schools teach and evaluate students. Read more...
Obama: Mortgage deal turns page on reckless era

Thursday, Feb 9, 9:48 am
President Barack Obama says a $25 billion settlement between mortgage lenders and states over foreclosure abuses "will begin to turn the page on an era of recklessness that has left so much damage in its wake." Read more...
Audit clears State Department in Keystone review

Thursday, Feb 9, 9:38 am
The State Department's internal watchdog has cleared the agency of any impropriety in its review of a permit for a controversial pipeline that that would carry Canadian oil across the continental United States. Read more...