Concerns rise over Mandela's health
South Africans are united in their concern for former president Nelson Mandela, who is in hospital for tests. Among them, a new generation of voters for whom he's become a modern day saint. Duration:...
View ArticleMoney in your Pocket Minute: Fiscal Cliff progress 12-12-12
Learn how to put Money in your Pocket: Fiscal Cliff progress 12-12-12
View ArticleChina 'regrets' N. Korea rocket launch
China expresses regret at North Korea's long-range rocket launch, echoing a similar reaction from Russia and following strong condemnation from the United States. Duration: 01:43.
View ArticleNKorean TV shows rocket launch, people celebrating
China resists US-led pressure to bring North Korea to heel after its rogue ally launched a long-range rocket, arguing that any response from the United Nations should be "prudent" and measured....
View ArticleCongress Celebrates a Quieter America
TV viewing could soon sound a little calmer as the CALM Act, which limits the volume of TV commercials, goes into effect on Thursday. (Dec. 13)
View ArticleAmericans Express Fiscal Cliff Frustration
The Associated Press traveled to several southern states and asked residents about their opinions on the fiscal cliff. From business owners to retired farmers, people spoke about their concerns and...
View ArticleObama: 'These tragedies must end'
President Barack Obama vowed Sunday to use all his power to try to prevent gun massacres like the slaughter of 20 little children at a Connecticut school, telling a multi-faith memorial in the town...
View ArticleRaw: Is N. Korea's First Lady Pregnant?
The wife of North Korea's young leader might be pregnant, judging by video that shows her with what appears to be a baby bump. In the video aired on state TV, Ri Sol Ju is shown walking slowly next to...
View ArticleAP Sources: Progress Towards Fiscal Cliff Deal
Sources tell the AP that President Obama is moving closer to a deal with House Speaker John Boehner, in talks to avoid the fiscal cliff. The President's new proposals are said to bring the sides closer...
View ArticleBenghazi Report Sharply Criticizes State Department
The independent inquiry of the attacks on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi finds "systemic failures" at the State Department.
View ArticleTop News Headlines: Obama Names Biden Head of Gun Review
More headlines: UBS settling Libor case for $1.5 billion; two more health workers killed in Pakistan; Sandy Hook students out of school until January
View ArticleMemorial Service for Sen. Inouye Held in Hawaii
President Barack Obama, Gov. Neil Abercrombie and other dignitaries attended a memorial service for the late Sen. Daniel Inouye on Sunday. Inouye died of respiratory complications on Dec. 17. (Dec. 23)
View ArticlePresident Expected in Washington Thursday
President Obama is expected in Washington on Thursday. The President left his vacation in Hawaii so he could return to negotiations over the impending fiscal cliff. (Dec. 27)
View ArticleSenate Reaches 'Fiscal Cliff' Deal, House Yet to Vote
Lawmakers in the upper chamber chose to allow higher taxes for wealthy Americans and delay dealing with spending cuts.
View ArticleUS Congress finally averts fiscal cliff
After bitter New Year brinksmanship, the US Congress finally backs a deal to avert a "fiscal cliff" of tax hikes and massive spending cuts that have threatened to unleash economic calamity. Duration:...
View ArticleChristie Blames Boehner for Sandy Aid Inaction
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is fuming over the House's decision to not hold a vote on Superstorm Sandy relief package. Christie said Wednesday that the only group to blame for decision is the...
View ArticlePutin grants France's Depardieu Russian citizenship
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a decree granting Russian citizenship to French movie star Gerard Depardieu, who has threatened to give up his French passport to protest a proposed tax hike...
View ArticleHillary Clinton Returning to Work After Blood Clot Scare
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will return to work next week, a state department spokesperson said. Clinton is recovering from medical issues.
View ArticleThe Library of Congress Has A Massive Twitter Archive
The Library of Congress has created an archive with about 170 billion public tweets, they just don't have a good way to search them yet.
View ArticleObama Taps Hagel for Defense, Brennan for CIA
Rounding out his second-term national security team with a pair of controversial picks, President Obama has named former Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel to be defense secretary and White House...
View ArticleTop News Headlines: Obama's Controversial Hagel Nomination
More headlines: John Brennan to be nominated as next CIA head; Hillary Clinton returns to work today; Google head arrives in North Korea.
View ArticleGun Safety Advocates Meet With Biden at WH
Vice President Joe Biden heard today the personal stories of gun violence from representatives of victims groups and gun-safety organizations as he works on the Obama administration's response to the...
View ArticleU.S. Delivers Patriot Missiles To Turkey
Two U.S. cargo planes carrying Patriot missile battery equipment landed at Incirlik Air Base on Wednesday (January 9) as part of a NATO agreement on deploying surface-to-air missiles on Turkey's border...
View ArticleObama Jokes Lew's Signature Nearly Cost Him
President Barack Obama is joking that Jack Lew's nomination as treasury secretary nearly fell through because of Lew's loopy signature. Lew's nomination means a new signature will be added to the...
View ArticleObama to Seek Immigration Overhaul with Path to Citizenship
Amid discussions of gun control and the debt ceiling, President Obama is intent on making sure immigration reform stays in the spotlight during in hi
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