Obama Posts Comment On 'Humans Of New York' Photo Of Iranian Father And Son
A Facebook post on the popular photo blog caught the eye of the president, who called it "inspirational."
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Presidential Candidates Take Sides On Support For Kentucky Clerk
Kim Davis is in jail for refusing to issue marriage licenses after same-sex marriage became legal. Some candidates say she should uphold the law, while others are standing with her.
Biden's Latest Signal He Won't Run For President
The vice president's allies may be talking up a presidential bid, but recently Biden has made clear he's still very much reeling from the death of his son and isn't emotionally ready yet.
August Jobless Data To Influence Fed's Decision On Hiking Interest Rates
The monthly jobs report could tip the balance for the Federal Reserve. Policymakers are weighing whether to raise the Fed's official interest rates later this month.
Trump: I'm 'Totally Pledging' My Allegiance To The Republican Party
The billionaire businessman signed the RNC's loyalty pledge Thursday, promising he won't run as an independent. But there's still no guarantee he'll abide by it.
New Cellphone Surveillance Safeguards Imposed On Federal Law Enforcement
Federal law enforcement officials will be routinely required to get a search warrant before using secretive and intrusive cellphone-tracking technology under a new Justice Department policy.
Unemployment Rate Dips To 5.1 Percent Amid 173,000 New Jobs In August
The latest job-creation figure fell short of economists' forecasts. But the reports from the Department of Labor added a total of 44,000 jobs to the tallies for June and July.
How Likely Is It, Really, That Your Athletic Kid Will Turn Pro?
More than a quarter of parents in a recent poll say they hope their teens who play high school sports will become professional athletes. But sky-high parental expectations can have a dark side.
Southern U.S. Border Sees A Slowdown In Unaccompanied Minors From Central America
A new study from the Migration Policy Institute shows a slowdown in apprehensions at the U.S. border, thanks in part to increased efforts by Mexico.
Image Of Dead Syrian Child Shakes Up Media Coverage Of Refugee Crisis
Photos of 3-year-old Aylan Kurdi, who drowned when his family was attempting to cross the Mediterranean into Greece, had many news outlets struggling with the decision to publish — or not publish.