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Congress clears bill on lying about medals

Published May 23rd, 2013 - 6:42AM

Lying about receiving a military medal could become a crime, under a bill headed to the president's desk.

Senator: Assaults let military culture continue

Published May 23rd, 2013 - 4:47AM

A senator says repeated sexual assaults in the military allow a culture to continue.

House to vote on variable rate student loans

Published May 23rd, 2013 - 12:42AM

House lawmakers are ready to pass legislation that links student loan rates to the financial markets in spite of a veto threat from President Barack Obama.

Between economy and trouble, Obama approval steady

Published May 23rd, 2013 - 12:22AM

The economy is recovering, the White House is dealing with multiple controversies, and President Barack Obama appears generally unaffected either way.

Anthony Weiner gets supportive reception in Harlem

Published May 22nd, 2013 - 11:52PM

Anthony Weiner got a supportive reception Thursday during the first appearance of his New York City mayoral campaign.

Urban renewal? Big US cities showing strong growth

Published May 22nd, 2013 - 9:12PM

Urban renewal? New census estimates show that most of the nation's largest cities further enhanced their allure last year, posting strong population growth for a second straight year.

4 Americans killed since 2009 in US drone strikes

Published May 22nd, 2013 - 1:47PM

The Obama administration acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes since 2009 in Pakistan and Yemen. The disclosure to Congress comes on the eve of a major national security speech by President Barack Obama.

Who else took the 5th? Baseball star, banker, more

Published May 22nd, 2013 - 9:13AM

The baseball star, the Hollywood 10, Oliver North. And Lois Lerner of the IRS.

Man shot by FBI had ties to Boston bombing suspect

Published May 22nd, 2013 - 6:43AM

A Chechen immigrant shot to death in Florida after an altercation with an FBI agent implicated himself in a triple slaying that officials believe may have been connected to Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, authorities said.

Union power at issue as Garcetti elected LA mayor

Published May 22nd, 2013 - 5:43AM

The incoming mayor of Los Angeles was able to defeat a fellow Democrat by depicting her as a pawn of utility union bosses in a city long friendly to labor, an outcome expected to echo beyond California as unions nationwide face threats to their clout.

FEMA Chief: Feds won't go 'when the cameras leave'

Published May 22nd, 2013 - 4:58AM

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says U.S. officials are "going neighborhood to neighborhood" to make sure Oklahoma gets the help it needs.

Weiner launches comeback bid to become NYC mayor

Published May 22nd, 2013 - 12:33AM

Anthony Weiner knows there may be a lot of New Yorkers who would never consider voting for him again, but he says he's running for mayor because he wants to bring his ideas to the fore - and win.

4 Americans killed since 2009 in US drone strikes

Published May 22nd, 2013 - 4:12PM

The Obama administration acknowledged publicly for the first time Wednesday that four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes since 2009 in Pakistan and Yemen. The disclosure to Congress comes on the eve of a major national security speech by President Barack Obama in which he plans to pledge more transparency to Congress in his counterterrorism policy.

Carney: Criticism of IRS response 'legitimate'

Published May 22nd, 2013 - 3:07PM

President Barack Obama's spokesman says the White House is facing "legitimate criticisms" for its shifting accounts about who knew what about the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative political groups, and when they knew it.

Medical company declines to answer Senate questions on Medicare billing

Published May 22nd, 2013 - 3:12PM

The president and chief executive officer of a medical equipment company invoked the Fifth Amendment at Senate hearing Wednesday, declining to answer questions about aggressive marketing tactics used to sell scooters, sleep apnea machines and other home medical supplies to Medicare recipients who may not need or want them.

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