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Economist: Euro Crisis Could Erupt Again This YearIs the euro crisis over? A leading U.S. economist says not by a long shot.
First Woman Combat Leader 'Thrilled' with ChangeThe first woman in U.S. history to lead male troops in combat said higher-ranking officers accused her of embellishing accounts.
The Great Reset: Are We Ready for Permanent Unemployment Because of Technology?Now, three years after Google invented one, automated cars could be on their way to a freeway near you. In the U.S., California and other states are rewriting the rules of the road to make way for driverless cars. Just …
Obama Appoints Former White-Collar Crime Prosecutor to Head SECWASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama sent his strongest signal yet Thursday that he wants the government to get tougher with Wall Street, appointing a former prosecutor to head the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first time in the …
Bobby Jindal: GOP Should Keep Conservative Ideals, 'Change Just About Everything Else We Do'CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is calling on the Republican Party to "recalibrate the compass of conservatism" as party leaders on Thursday promised fundamental changes to help stave off future losses.
Democrats Reintroducing Assault Weapons Ban ThursdayWASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats are reintroducing legislation to ban assault weapons but the measure faces long odds even after last month's mass school shooting in Newtown, Conn.
Decision Allowing Women in Combat 'Reflects the Reality of 21st Century Military'WASHINGTON (AP) — Allowing women to serve in combat roles will strengthen the U.S. military's ability to win wars, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Thursday, shortly before his official announcement of the landmark change.
U.S. House Passes Bill to Ignore Debt Limit Until May 18thWASHINGTON (AP) — Retreating with a purpose, Republicans sped legislation through the House on Wednesday to avert the imminent threat of a government default but pointing the way to a springtime budget struggle with President Barack Obama over Medicare, farm …
Gay Activists Laud Obama Speech, Now Want ActionPresident Barack Obama's emphatic gay-rights advocacy in his inaugural address thrilled many activists. Yet almost immediately came the questions and exhortations as to what steps should be taken next.
House GOP Seeks to Defuse Debt CrisisWith tacit support from President Barack Obama, House Republicans were moving Wednesday to try to defuse a potential debt crisis with legislation to prevent an economy-rattling fiscal crisis for at least three months.
Unions Suffer Sharp Decline in MembershipThe nation's labor unions suffered sharp declines in membership last year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday, led by losses in the public sector as cash-strapped state and local governments laid off workers and—in some cases—limited collective bargaining rights.
IMF Sees Modest 2013 Improvement for World EconomyThe International Monetary Fund is projecting a modest rise in global economic growth for 2013, but also warning that problems in the eurozone and the United States could derail momentum.
Universities Offer Scholarships to Future TeachersMississippi's two largest universities are launching a joint scholarship program to lure bright students to teaching.
Pentagon: AQ Ally is Top Suspect in Algeria AttackThe Pentagon on Tuesday stopped short of saying al-Qaida's North Africa affiliate is definitely to blame for the deadly Algeria terrorist attack, but it said there is good reason to believe the group had a leading role.
Poll: Many Say Let Illegal Immigrants Stay in U.S.More than 6 in 10 Americans now favor allowing illegal immigrants to eventually become U.S. citizens, a major increase in support driven by a turnaround in Republicans' opinions after the 2012 elections.