Senators Seek Pact on Gun-Buy Background ChecksA cornerstone of President Barack Obama's drive to check gun violence is gathering bipartisan steam as four senators, including two of the National Rifle Association's congressional champions, privately seek compromise on requiring far more firearms purchasers to undergo background checks.
Syrian Rebels Preparing for Advance on CapitalSyrian rebels brought their fight within a mile of the heart of Damascus on Friday, seizing army checkpoints and cutting a key highway with a row of burning tires as they pressed their campaign for the heavily guarded capital, considered …
Hacker Gains Access to Bush Family Emails, PhotosA mysterious email hacker apparently accessed private photos and messages sent between members of the Bush family, including both retired commanders in chief.
Republicans Scramble for the Center on ImmigrationSince the November elections, many other Republicans nationwide have tempered their tone on immigration—if not reversed course completely—after years of tacking right to appeal to grass-roots activists who dominate GOP primaries.
Is Blizzard Getting Too Much Hype? No, Experts SayThe new director of the National Weather Service says some may be getting carried away in describing the winter storm bearing down on the Northeast. But he says the science is simple and chilling.
Entergy 4Q Net Income Nearly DoublesElectric power company Entergy Corp. said today that its fourth-quarter net income nearly doubled helped by lower income tax expenses.
Brennan Defends Drone Strikes, Even on AmericansCIA Director-designate John Brennan strongly defended anti-terror attacks by unmanned drones Thursday under close questioning at a protest-disrupted confirmation hearing.
Chinese World Worries that Year of Snake May BiteWhen the Chinese-speaking world ushers in its new year on Sunday, its 12-year zodiac will turn from the dragon to one of the world's most despised animals.
EU Leaders Inch Toward Budget Deal at Tough SummitEuropean Union leaders closed in on a deal that would cut the bloc's budget for the first time in history and deliver a strong message that years of expanding EU powers were on the wane.
Senators Seek Deal on Gun-Sale Background ChecksA bipartisan quartet of senators, including two National Rifle Association members and two with "F'' ratings from the potent firearms lobby, are quietly trying to find a compromise on expanding the requirement for gun-sale background checks.
Lawmakers Consider Regulating Drone StrikesCIA Director-designate John Brennan's vigorous defense of drone strikes to kill terror suspects—even American citizens—overseas is causing key lawmakers to consider lifting secrecy from what has become an important weapon in the fight against al-Qaida.
Bennett Chosen As First Black Chief of UniversityRodney Bennett was named the first black president of a predominantly white university in Mississippi Thursday. But in taking the helm, Bennett's focus was less on his status as a racial pioneer and more on what he could do to …