Tag: Nation

US says airstrike killed estimated 50 fighters

US says airstrike killed estimated 50 fighters

Robert Burns · September 8, 2014 9:57 pm

FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2014 file photo, Secretary of State John Kerry speaks at the State Department in Washington. Kerry will travel to Saudi Arabia and Jordan this week to meet with Mideast leaders about confronting threats from the Islamic State militant group. State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said the meetings with will focus on how the region can contribute to a new crackdown against the Islamic State. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

US fears Islamic State group attack on Jordan

Ken Dilanian · September 8, 2014 9:47 pm

Study: Screening may benefit heavy-smoking seniors

Study: Screening may benefit heavy-smoking seniors

Lauran Neergaard · September 8, 2014 9:43 pm

FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2014 file photo, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks in Tokyo. The White House says President Barack Obama will welcome India's new prime minister, Narendra Modi to the White House for a Sept. 29-30 visit aimed at repairing frayed relations between their countries. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File)

Obama to meet with India’s Modi on Sept. 29-30

Washington Examiner · September 8, 2014 9:34 pm

Administration: ‘Worst is over for now’ on border

Administration: ‘Worst is over for now’ on border

Erica Werner · September 8, 2014 9:22 pm

Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald, speaks at a news conference at the veterans Affairs Department in Washington, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014. McDonald discussed his visits with VA facilities across the country and outline his priorities. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

New VA chief: Veterans agency too complicated

Matthew Daly · September 8, 2014 8:51 pm

Clinton juggernaut hits 2014 campaign trail

Ken Thomas · September 8, 2014 7:19 pm

Report: Security agency not prepared for pandemic

Report: Security agency not prepared for pandemic

Alicia Caldwell · September 8, 2014 7:03 pm

Former Presidents Bill Clinton, left, and George W. Bush, laugh while participating in the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program Launch, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, at The Newseum in Washington. The two are launching a new scholars program at four presidential libraries, aiming to help academics and business leaders learn more about presidential leadership. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Clinton, Bush yuk it up, launch scholars program

Ken Thomas · September 8, 2014 5:26 pm

US weighs security needs at overseas embassies

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US weighs security needs at overseas embassies

Bradley Klapper · September 8, 2014 3:07 pm

Famous George Washington painting to be restored

Brett Zongker · September 8, 2014 2:06 pm

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2013 file photo television news lights await the start of activity on Capitol Hill in Washington as both houses of Congress return to full legislative session. Lawmakers are streaming back to Capitol Hill after this year's summer vacation for an abbreviated September session in which feuding Democratic and Republican leaders promise action to prevent a government shutdown while holding votes aimed at defining the parties for the fall campaign. Republicans control the House and want to pad their 17-vote majority, so they intend to follow this simple rule: first, do no harm. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Summer break over, must-do tasks await Congress

Andrew Taylor · September 8, 2014 1:27 pm