Waterboarding memo authors committed no misconduct, report says

An internal Justice Department report released Friday has concluded that although two former Bush administration lawyers used "poor...

U.S. closes case on anthrax letters

The FBI and Justice Department on Friday officially closed their investigation into the 2001 mailings of anthrax-contaminated letters to...

Obama to get specific on healthcare legislation

President Obama, after sustaining months of criticism for not being clear about what he wanted in healthcare legislation, will post specific...

Nevada discontent is pinned on Obama

In November 2008, Alex Gevedon cast his presidential ballot for Barack Obama, joining thousands of independents who helped deliver an...

Obama tries to rally his party in Colorado visit

Looking to galvanize Democrats, President Obama cast himself Thursday as a truth-teller in the Harry S. Truman mold, mocking Republicans who...

Obama administration reaches deal for black farmers

The Obama administration agreed Thursday to provide $1.25 billion to compensate African American farmers who alleged racial discrimination...

FDA calls for limits on asthma drugs

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday called for putting new limits on powerful and long-lasting bronchial drugs that millions of...

Toyota may recall Corollas over steering problems; U.S. to launch probe

Adding to its growing woes, Toyota Motor Corp. said it was considering recalling the popular Corolla because of potential steering problems.

Joint effort targets border crime

In a politically sensitive operation at the Arizona- Mexico border, U.S. Border Patrol agents and Mexican federal police officers are...

Activist's case will test U.S. anti-terrorism law

Ralph Fertig hardly resembles a terrorist, but the soft-spoken 79-year-old pacifist and human rights activist from Los Angeles might well...

Number of modified mortgages jumps sharply

The number of mortgages with permanently lowered monthly payments under the Obama administration's foreclosure prevention program...

Obama to meet with the Dalai Lama

President Obama will receive the Dalai Lama on Thursday in the Map Room of the White House instead of the Oval Office, not one-on-one but in...