WATCH: Carney, McCain Spar On CNN Over ISIS Strategy
The former White House press secretary went toe to toe with the Republican senator after President Obama's address to the nation about the Islamic State.
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Missouri Lawmakers Override Vetoes On Abortion, Guns
The state is set to expand gun rights and establish a 72-hour waiting period for women seeking abortions after lawmakers overruled vetoes by Gov. Jay Nixon.
Souls Tumbling In The Light
Every fall, birds head south and, around Sept. 11, New York sends two beams into the sky. When birds and lights collide, that could mean trouble — but New York is surprisingly gentle.
This Is Your Brain. This Is Your Brain On Music
A new study suggests that learning to play a musical instrument helps improve the brain's ability to process language. That means music lessons could give kids from low-income communities a big boost.
Nation Remembers 9/11 On 13th Anniversary Of Attacks
President Obama, the first lady and vice president gathered for a moment of silence at the White House. Other ceremonies are scheduled at the Pentagon, in New York and in Shanksville, Pa.
Child Migrants Settle Uneasily In The Big Easy
U.S. immigration officials have allowed tens of thousands of unaccompanied minors from Central America to join family members or other guardians in the U.S. Nearly 1,000 are in New Orleans, for now.
'Ask The White Guy' About The Hawks
Atlanta Hawks co-owner Bruce Levenson's email about the diversity of the team's fans could end his run in the NBA. But were his comments really out of bounds?
Obama Says U.S. Will 'Take Out' Islamic State 'Wherever They Exist'
Signaling a broadening of the American offensive to date, the president said he would not hesitate to order strikes inside Syria. "If you threaten America, you will find no safe haven," Obama warned.
President Obama To Outline Strategy For Confronting ISIS
In a prime-time address on Wednesday night, President Obama is expected to frame the threat posed by the Islamic State and outline his strategy for "degrading and ultimately destroying the terrorist group." The speech comes as domestic public opinion on intervention has changed markedly in the wake of the beheading of two American journalists.
Airline Social Media 'Command Centers' Direct Complaint Traffic
Southwest Airlines has joined a growing number of airlines that are hiring social media "first responders" to help with customer relations.