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MUMBAI, India – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton opened a three-day visit to India on Saturday by urging India not to repeat American mistakes in contributing to global pollution, and she passionately defended U.S. demands for help in fighting terrorism. Full Story »
AP WASHINGTON - The Obama administration on Friday said a pair of suicide bombings in luxury American hotels in the Indonesian capital were proof of the need to remain vigilant against terror groups. But officials said they do not see the attacks as a sign that violent extremism is on the rise again in Indonesia. Full Story »
AP WASHINGTON - People attacked because of their sexual orientation or gender would receive federal protections under a Senate-approved measure that significantly expands the reach of hate crimes law. Full Story »
AP NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The father of a convicted murderer accused of selling the gun used to kill ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair says his son has been "keeping straight" and taking care of his family since he was released from prison seven years ago. Full Story »
Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Three Republican senators said Friday they will back President Barack Obama's choice of Sonia Sotomayor to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, setting the stage for a likely easy confirmation. Full Story »
WASHINGTON - Vice President Joe Biden's trip to Ukraine and Georgia was designed to build on the United States' relationship with the countries while not annoying Russia, his national security adviser said Friday. Full Story »
GENEVA - The first talks among governments about how to limit the use of hydrofluorocarbons, a class of powerful greenhouse gases commonly used as coolants in refrigerators and air conditioners, have been promising, officials said Friday. Full Story »
AFP/File KATHMANDU (AFP) - The United Nations on Friday welcomed Nepal's pledge to release more than 4,000 former Maoist fighters, most of them child soldiers, by November 2. Full Story »
AP Through his first six months as president, Barack Obama has tended to shy away from the historical significance and potential influence of his role as the nation's first black president. Full Story »
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, facing a revolt by centrist Democrats in Congress over the cost of overhauling the health care system, warned Friday that "now is not the time to slow down." Full Story »
President Obama on Friday tried to maintain momentum for his plan to overhaul the U.S. health system while skeptics in Congress signalled growing unease over the cost and aggressive timetable. Full Story »
The Obama administration’s $50 billion program to curb foreclosures isn’t working, and the White House knows it. Full Story »
Could it be that President Barack Obama's Midas touch is starting to dull a bit, even among members of his own party? Full Story »
The House Intelligence Committee said Friday it will investigate whether the CIA broke the law by not informing Congress promptly about a secret program to deploy teams of killers to target al-Qaida leaders. Full Story »
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