Posts in category National & World

WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama is a behind-the-scenes force in the White House whose opinions on policy and politics drew her into conflict …

When a gunman, on April 4, 1968, shot and killed the man affectionately known as “ML” by friends and close associates, he cut short the …

WASHINGTON — Melody Barnes is leaving as White House chief domestic policy adviser at a time when President Barack Obama’s administration is getting little notice …

ATLANTA (AP) _ Former President Jimmy Carter has some advice for Barack Obama as he gears up for the 2012 election: Don’t alienate voters with …

HONOLULU (AP) _ President Barack Obama signed a wide-ranging defense bill into law Saturday despite having “serious reservations” about provisions that regulate the detention, interrogation …

Associated Press     KINGSTON — A human rights group called on Jamaica to take fast action to ensure that disabled voters across the island can cast …

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — A black Navy veteran credited with saving the lives of some of his shipmates during a World War II battle …

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The Athletics Federation of Nigeria announced that retired sprinter Sunday Bada, a former Olympic medalist and indoor world champion, has died. …

WASHINGTON (AP) — Large and small companies have told Republican-led congressional committees what the party wants to hear: dire predictions of plant closings and layoffs …

NEW YORK (AP) _ Maybe Rick Perry should have worn a different jacket.The Republican presidential hopeful’s new campaign ad, “Strong,” has become a viral video …