US Politics

Obama's Personal Announcement: Penny Pritzker Likely Commerce Secretary, Michael Froman Trade Representative
May 02 2013 10:19 AM

Obama is announcing Penny Pritzker as commerce secretary and Michael Froman to become trade representative.
Final Sections Of One World Trade Center Scheduled For Delivery
May 02 2013 10:10 AM

After weather delays canceled the delivery of the final pieces of One World Trade center, the final two pieces are scheduled to be delivered today, weather permitting.
Kenneth Bae: North Korea Sentences US Citizen To 15-Year Jail Term
May 02 2013 6:37 AM

North Korea said on Thursday that it had sentenced a U.S. citizen to 15 years of prison labor, for hostile acts against Pyongyang.
Obama Nominates Wheeler To FCC, Watt To FHFA
May 01 2013 3:11 PM

President Barack Obama wants quick confirmation of Tom Wheeler and Rep. U.S. Mel Watt so they can start working right away.
Paul Ryan Gay Adoption: Rep. Ryan Reverses Stance On Same-Sex Adoption, But Not Gay Marriage [VIDEO]
May 01 2013 2:50 PM

Rep. Paul Ryan publicly supported gay adoption for the first time on Tuesday.
Indiana Law Tightens Regs On Clinics Doing Drug-Induced Abortions
May 01 2013 2:40 PM

Under the new law, clinics that perform drug-induced abortions will need to meet the same standards as surgical clinics.
Tazhayakov, Kadyrbayev, Phillipos Identified As New Boston Bombing Suspects
May 01 2013 2:11 PM

Azamat Tazhayakov, Dias Kadyrbayev and Robel Phillipos will be charged for their alleged roles in the Boston Marathon bombings.
Ex-Navy SEAL Gomez Runs For Vacant US Senate Seat
May 01 2013 1:45 PM

Ex-Navy SEAL Gabriel Gomez will represent the Republican Party in the special election for U.S. Senate seat vacated by Secretary of State John Kerry.
5 Shot At Florida 'Crabfest'
May 01 2013 1:29 PM

Police have arrested Devonte Tremaine Ocasio in connection with the deadly shooting at a social-media-promoted street festival in Williston, Fla.
UPDATE: 3 New Suspects, UMass Students, Helped Boston Bombers Flee
May 01 2013 11:32 AM

Two of the suspects, Dias Kadyrbayev and Azamat Tazhayakov, natives of Kazakhstan, were arrested earlier on immigration charges.
Will Amanda Knox Return To Italy For Retrial?
May 01 2013 11:23 AM

Knox's book, "Waiting to Be Heard," was released a day after her acquittal on murder charges was overturned.
Tom Wheeler For FCC Chairman: Lawmakers, Advocates Have Mixed Reactions
May 01 2013 11:20 AM

News that venture capitalist Tom Wheeler will be nominated as Federal Communications Commission chair draw both criticism and praise.

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