Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:31 AM EDT2013-06-18 08:31:41 GMT
Afghan forces have formally taken over security for the entire country from NATO-led troops. Afghan President Hamid Karzai made the announcement at a hand-over ceremony in Kabul on Tuesday.More >>
Afghan forces have formally taken over security for the entire country from NATO-led troops. Afghan President Hamid Karzai made the announcement at a hand-over ceremony in Kabul on Tuesday.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 4:00 PM EDT2013-06-17 20:00:50 GMT
(RNN) – Edward Snowden gave a clear warning to the U.S. government Monday: Neither his incarceration or death would prevent the release of information he gathered on "unconstitutional acts." "Truth isMore >>
Edward Snowden, the source of NSA leaks on PRISM and other American surveillance programs, gave answers for nearly two hours in a live online chat with The Guardian Monday.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 9:57 AM EDT2013-06-17 13:57:30 GMT
(CNN) - According to a new CNN/ORC poll, just 45 percent of Americans believe the President is doing a good job. President Obama can't seem to get out from under his dark cloud- fueling the fall in hisMore >>
The drop in President Barack Obama's popularity comes on the heels of a leak that revealed the NSA has been conducting a large data-mining operation on American citizens.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 3:11 AM EDT2013-06-17 07:11:55 GMT
Russian President Vladimir Putin referenced a widely circulated video of a gruesome act allegedly committed by a Syrian rebel and warned the West not to arm the rebels there.More >>
Russian President Vladimir Putin referenced a widely circulated video of a gruesome act allegedly committed by a Syrian rebel and warned the West not to arm the rebels there. More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 1:04 AM EDT2013-06-14 05:04:56 GMT
Gov. Scott Walker is being criticized after withdrawing a student's nomination a day after it was revealed the student signed the petition to recall the governor.More >>
Gov. Scott Walker is being criticized after withdrawing a student's nomination a day after it was revealed the student signed the petition to recall the governor.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 10:51 AM EDT2013-06-13 14:51:13 GMT
WASHINGTON (RNN) – Rep. Trent Franks, R-AZ, has scrambled to recover from a controversial and untrue statement he made Wednesday regarding rape and abortion. "Before my friends on the left side of theMore >>
"Before my friends on the left side of the aisle here tried to make rape and incest a subject because you know – the incidence of rape resulting in pregnancy are very low," Rep. Trent Franks said.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 6:30 AM EDT2013-06-13 10:30:05 GMT
(RNN) – The highly anticipated U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act and the constitutionality of California's Proposition 8 may come by the end of the week. The arguments and subsequentMore >>
A decision - or no decision at all - on same-sex marriage could be announced by the end of the week.More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 7:59 PM EDT2013-06-11 23:59:29 GMT
(CNN) – The American Civil Liberties Union is challenging the constitutionality of the NSA's phone surveillance program. In a lawsuit filed Tuesday. The ACLU claimed that the program violates Americans'More >>
The American Civil Liberties Union is challenging the constitutionality of the NSA's phone surveillance program.More >>
Friday, May 31 2013 6:12 AM EDT2013-05-31 10:12:54 GMT
WASHINGTON, DC (RNN) - Another potentially harmful and threatening letter was sent to President Barack Obama on Thursday. The writer said in the letter to the president "you'll have to kill me and familyMore >>
Another potentially harmful and threatening letter was sent to President Barack Obama on Thursday.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:21:24 GMT
It's not abnormal for lawmakers to begin a political meeting with a prayer. But in Arizona, an atheist state representative began the daily session with a quote from a well-known atheist.More >>
It's not abnormal for lawmakers to begin a political meeting with a prayer. But in Arizona, an atheist state representative began the daily session with a quote from a well-known atheist.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:28 PM EDT2013-05-16 03:28:01 GMT
As students are being crushed under massive student debt, the Obama administration's student loan program is set to turn about $51 billion in profit.More >>
As students are being crushed under massive student debt, the Obama administration's student loan program is set to turn about $51 billion in profit.More >>
Monday, April 8 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-04-09 02:08:01 GMT
The federal government can't figure out a gun control bill. But states are moving to create their own, with wide-ranging plans that reflect America's stark divide on guns.More >>
The federal government can't figure out a gun control bill. But states are moving to create their own, with wide-ranging plans that reflect America's stark divide on guns. More >>
Wednesday, February 13 2013 12:22 AM EST2013-02-13 05:22:16 GMT
Here is a full transcript of the Republican address to the nation, given by Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida.Good evening. I'm Marco Rubio. I'm blessed to represent Florida in the United States Senate. LetMore >>
Sen. Marco Rubio, R - FL, gives the Republican response to President Obama's SOTU address.More >>
Tuesday, February 12 2013 11:02 PM EST2013-02-13 04:02:47 GMT
President Barack Obama's State of the Union address as prepared for delivery.Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, fellow citizens: Fifty-one years ago, John F. Kennedy declared to thisMore >>
President Barack Obama's State of the Union address as prepared for delivery.More >>
Wednesday, January 23 2013 11:50 AM EST2013-01-23 16:50:15 GMT
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, members of the committee, both older and new. I'm very grateful for this opportunity and I thank you very much for your patience to give me the chanceMore >>
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's opening remarks before her testimony in front of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, December 12 2012 6:30 AM EST2012-12-12 11:30:07 GMT
(RNN) - Perhaps one of the most silent consequences of jumping off the fiscal cliff is the possible enforcement of the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula. Unbeknownst by most, Medicare enactedMore >>
If the fiscal cliff cuts go into effect, doctors could see a 27 percent cut in what Medicare will pay.More >>
Saturday, November 10 2012 1:48 PM EST2012-11-10 18:48:37 GMT
(RNN) – With the majority of ballots counted and the question of who will be the next president put to rest, only Florida remains undecided as vote tallies continued into Wednesday. With 97 percent reported,More >>
The state of Florida has finished its tally, and its 29 electoral votes went to President Barack Obama. Not that it mattered. More >>
Wednesday, August 8 2012 7:12 AM EDT2012-08-08 11:12:45 GMT
(CNN) - Former President Jimmy Carter is expected to show his support for President Obama through a tapped video address at the Democratic National Convention. The Nobel Peace Prize winner did not speakMore >>
President Jimmy Carter is slated to address the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC in September.More >>
Wednesday, February 15 2012 3:26 PM EST2012-02-15 20:26:43 GMT
A gun victims advocacy group called a national boycott against Starbucks coffee stores on Valentine's Day in protest of the company's policy toward guns.More >>
Tuesday, November 8 2011 8:03 PM EST2011-11-09 01:03:00 GMT
GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain denied ever having met a woman who offered a lurid account of alleged sexual advances made by Cain toward her, saying the events never took place. More >>
Friday, October 21 2011 6:05 PM EDT2011-10-21 22:05:08 GMT
"So to sum up, the U.S. is moving forward from a position of strength. The long war in Iraq will come to an end by the end of this year," President Barack Obama said. "The transition in Afghanistan is moving forward, and our troops are finally coming home."More >>
Thursday, June 23 2011 10:39 AM EDT2011-06-23 15:39:27 GMT
The first of 33,000 U.S. troops will begin withdrawing from Afghanistan in July as the United States begins the task of turning over security and withdrawing from a nearly 10-year war.More >>
Forest Service Chief Thomas Tidwell says his agency will hire 500 fewer firefighters than last year, because of automatic spending cuts imposed by Congress.More >>
As dry conditions set the stage for another difficult fire season, the Forest Service said Tuesday it will hire 500 fewer firefighters than last year because of automatic spending cuts imposed by Congress.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 3:49 PM EDT2013-05-10 19:49:29 GMT
(RNN) - Small airport towers that faced closure due to sequestration received another reprieve from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said in a statement on FridayMore >>
The U.S Department of Transportation announced an extension of the 149 air traffic control towers that were scheduled to closed will remain open until Sept. 30.More >>
Friday, April 5 2013 2:47 PM EDT2013-04-05 18:47:20 GMT
(RNN) - The Federal Aviation Administration said it will delay the closure of 149 air traffic control towers at small airports until June, according to the AP. In March the agency made the decision toMore >>
The Federal Aviation Administration said it will delay the closure of 149 air traffic control towers at small airports until June, according to the AP.More >>
Which president had the first telephone? Which commander in chief gambled away the White House china? Or who loved jelly beans? Discover some fun facts about some of the men who've been president.More >>
Do you know which president was the first to have a telephone? Which commander in chief gambled away the White House china? Or who loved jelly beans? Discover some fun facts about some of the men who've held the highest office in the United States.More >>
The 2012 election may be over, but not all may be lost for Republicans looking for love. Thanks to chemistry.com, you can find your political equal in these cities.More >>
Republicans lost the 2012 presidential election, but not all may be lost for members of the GOP looking for love. Chemistry.com lists the cities they are most likely to find their political equal.More >>
Inaugurations have evolved to reflect a changing U.S. and the personalities of the men occupying the office.More >>
Inaugurations have evolved to reflect a changing U.S. and the personalities of the men occupying the office. Here's a look at some of the inaugurations for years past. More >>
The final debate before the 2012 presidential election provided an endless amount of viral internet memes as well as the inspiration for some creative fictional Twitter hash tags.More >>
The final debate before the 2012 presidential election provided enough memorable moments - one in particular about the Navy - to create an endless amount of viral internet memes. It also was the inspiration for some creative fictional Twitter hash tags.More >>
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