Kerry: Chemical Arms Use in Syria an 'Obscenity'Secretary of State John Kerry declared Monday that there was "undeniable" evidence of a large-scale chemical weapons attack in Syria, toughening the Obama administration's criticism of Bashar Assad's regime and outlining a justification for possible U.S. military action.
Civil Rights and Immigration History ConnectedThe push for comprehensive immigration reform was heard from the speakers' podium on Saturday, when tens of thousands marched to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and down the National Mall.
Convicted Fort Hood Gunman Begins Sentencing PhaseThe Fort Hood shooter, an Army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 people in the November 2009 attack, faces the death penalty as the sentencing phase of his trial begins Monday.
Palestinians Call off Round of Talks After ClashPalestinian negotiators called off a planned round of peace talks Monday after Israeli soldiers killed three protesters during clashes following an arrest raid in the West Bank, officials said.
Crews Battle Huge Wildfire Raging in Yosemite AreaHundreds of firefighters were digging trenches, clearing brush and starting back blazes to keep a wildfire raging north of Yosemite National Park out of several mountain hamlets.
Analysis: Miss. Party Leaders Strategizing for '15The chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party says he has one big goal for the 2015 state elections: Regaining control of the Legislature, thereby limiting Republican Philip Gunn to a single term as speaker of the House.
Jury: Life in Prison for Afghanistan MassacreThe U.S. soldier who massacred 16 Afghan civilians last year in one of the worst atrocities of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars was sentenced Friday to life in prison with no chance of parole.
Soldier Guilty of Murder for Fort Hood ShootingsArmy Maj. Nidal Hasan was convicted Friday for the deadly 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, a shocking assault against American troops at home by one of their own who said he opened fire on fellow soldiers to protect Muslim …
Jury in Fort Hood Rampage to Resume DeliberationsA military jury will begin its second day of deliberations Friday in the case of a 2009 mass shooting at this sprawling military post—even though the Army psychiatrist accused of gunning down 13 people and wounding more than 30 others …
Young Indian Journalist Gang Raped in MumbaiA 22-year-old photojournalist was gang raped while her male colleague was tied up and beaten in an isolated, overgrown corner of India's business hub of Mumbai.
Fierce Clashes in Suburbs of Syrian CapitalSyrian troops and opposition fighters clashed Friday during fierce battles in suburbs of the Syrian capital where the opposition claims a chemical weapons attack this week killed more than 130 people, activists said.
Egypt Security Deploys as Morsi Supporters RallyHundreds of supporters of Mohammed Morsi took to the streets Friday, holding scattered rallies across the city in a test of whether the ousted Egyptian president's allies can keep up the pressure on the government despite the arrest of much …