US: Sen. Wyden in line to head powerful Finance Committee
WASHINGTON – President Obama's decision to tap Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus as the next U.S. ambassador to China paves the way for Oregon Democrat Ron Wyden to take over...
Obama praises new IRS commissioner
President Obama welcomes the Senate vote Friday to confirm a new commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. Obama's statement: "I applaud the bipartisan majority of Senators who today...
Battle over ‘Keep Christ in Christmas’ sign heats up
Pitman, N.J., a 2-square-mile town with 9,000 residents, has the slogan "Everybody loves Pitman." But lately, not everyone agrees. An Atheist group, based out of Wisconsin, is now offering...
Justin Bieber’s House Guest Is “Fine,” Ambulance Called “Out of an Abundance of Caution,” Source Says
Apparently Justin Bieber takes extra special care of his house guests. After TMZ reported the superstar called an ambulance to his Calabasas home early in the morning on Dec. 14,...
Hillary Clinton may affect campaigns far ahead of 2016
Hillary Rodham Clinton looms large as a potential 2016 presidential candidate, but she could be a major factor in the 2014 elections too. Ready for Hillary, the group organizing...
30 mass killings, 137 victims: A typical year
Amario Dominguez III was only 6 months old when he was shot in the head in Oklahoma City in August. The infant was the youngest victim of a mass killing...
Spokesman: Rev. Billy Graham’s health ‘holding steady’
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — While recent updates on the Rev. Billy Graham's health by his family members have ranged from gloomy to upbeat, his condition has remained relatively unchanged for weeks,...
US: Which state has the worst drivers?
Drivers ask the question every time they see another motorist sending texts while barreling down the interstate at 75 mph, or changing lanes without signaling, or hanging a left on...
Politicians move to rake in more campaign cash
WASHINGTON — Politicians in states from Alabama to Wyoming will be able to rake in bigger contributions for their campaigns, as states race to boost donation limits in response to...
Victim of Colorado school shooting clinging to life
ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. -- A stunned community had a prayer vigil Sunday in support of Claire Davis, 17, who was clinging to life after being shot in the head Friday...