Hillary Clinton (D-NY) places her hand over her heart during the National Anthem at the 30th annual Harkin Steak Fry in Indianola, Iowa, in this September 16, 2007 file photo. REUTERS/Joshua Lott/Files

Hillary Clinton launches White House bid

By Jonathan Allen and John Whitesides

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON - Hillary Clinton promised to be a champion for everyday Americans as she kicked off a long-awaited second run for the White House as the commanding Democratic front runner.  Full Article 

Kerry says he stands by presentation of Iran nuclear deal 2:07pm EDT

WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry defended on Sunday his presentation of a framework agreement on Iran's nuclear program after a different interpretation was offered by Iran's supreme leader, and a prominent U.S. senator said Kerry was "delusional."
U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with Cuba's President Raul Castro as they hold a bilateral meeting during the Summit of the Americas in Panama City, Panama April 11, 2015. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Cuba

Obama meets Raul Castro

By Matt Spetalnick and Dave Graham

PANAMA CITY - President Barack Obama met Cuban President Raul Castro in the highest-level talks between the two countries in nearly 60 years, and the two men agreed to push ahead on improving relations after decades of hostility.  Full Article | Video 

Attorney Andy Savage is pictured in his offices in Charleston, South Carolina, in this undated handout photo provided by Savage Law Firm. REUTERS/Savage Law Firm/Handout via Reuters
U.S.

South Carolina officer's tough lawyer

By Letitia Stein and Colleen Jenkins

When a South Carolina policeman was acquitted of manslaughter after beating a suspect to death in 1987, his lawyer was Andy Savage, who has built his reputation on taking cases many others would avoid at all costs.   Full Article | Video 

Angelina Jolie poses backstage at the Hollywood Film Awards in Hollywood, California in this November 14, 2014, file photo. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok/Files
Health

Angelina effect spurs genetic cancer testing

By Caroline Humer

NEW YORK - Medical researchers call it the "Angelina Effect," the surge in demand for genetic testing attributable to movie star Angelina Jolie's public crusade for more aggressive detection of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.  Full Article 

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange April 9, 2015. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Business

U.S. loses sparkle as Europe promises hope

By John O'Donnell

FRANKFURT - Investors will cast a wary eye on the latest gauges of the United States' economic health this week, while troubled Europe shows early signs of turning the corner.  Full Article 

Fans wait for guests to arrive. "Like every season there are a lot of shocks but there will probably be even more, particularly for the book readers," said Michael McElhatton, who plays Roose Bolton in the cut-throat, blood-soaked drama about warring kingdoms. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Money

The financial lessons of 'Game of Thrones'

By Chris Taylor

NEW YORK - If you ever find yourself at a fan convention for the popular HBO series "Game of Thrones," look at the person next to you. He or she just might control billions.  Full Article 

Video

U.S. set to mark 150 years since Lincoln assassination

Report
 U.S. set to mark 150 years since Lincoln assassination

Americans reflect on the legacy of former President Abraham Lincoln shot dead 150 years ago this week. Vanessa Johnston reports.

Data Dive

German Oliver Struempfl competes to set a new world record in carrying one liter beer mugs over a distance of 40 m (131 ft 3 in) in Abensberg September 7, 2014. REUTERS/Michael Dalder

Who drinks more? Men or women?

By Mike Corones

A guide to the data on gender-based drinking differences, longevity of sports records and extreme weather  Full Article 

Photos of the week

REUTERS/Abdalrhman Ismail

Girls who survived a missile attack hold hands in Aleppo, and more of our top photos from the past week.  Slideshow