Maryland Repeals the Death Penalty
Maryland has become the 18th state in the union — and the first state south of the Mason-Dixon line — to... Read »
May 2, 2013
Florida Gov. Vetoes Bill To End Permanent Alimony
Gov. Rick Scott vetoed the bill just four hours before the midnight deadline to approve or veto it. Read »
May 1, 2013
Scott Gets Tax Cut OK Amid Legal Doubts About Vote
The Florida House passed the top priority of Gov. Rick Scott by a 68-48 margin. Read »
May 1, 2013
Protest Over XL Pipeline Ads at Facebook HQ
Mark Zuckerberg has clicked "Like" on the Keystone XL Pipeline — and now his timeline is going to be chock-full... Watch »
May 1, 2013
Toomey: GOP Politics Killed Background Check Deal
The bipartisan compromise to expand background checks for gun buyers failed a Senate vote in part because... Read »
May 1, 2013
WATCH: Newtown Relative Presses Senator on Gun Vote
New Hampshire's Republican Sen. Kelly Ayotte has faced a backlash from constituents after her vote... Watch »
Apr 30, 2013
Spence-Jones Withdraws Court Motion in Re-Election Case
The case came about after Spence-Jones' political rival, the Rev. Richard Dunn, sued her to stop her from... Watch »
Apr 29, 2013
Sanford, Colbert Busch Square Off in Feisty S.C. Debate
Mark Sanford, South Carolina's one-time philandering governor and current embattled congressional candidate, will ge... Watch »
Apr 29, 2013
Georgia School Holds First Integrated Prom
Georgia students achieve their goal to hold the first integrated prom in Wilcox Watch »
Apr 29, 2013
U.S. Weighs in Options for Syria
Lawmakers continue to consider various options for the United States in Syria in the wake of an assassination attemp... Watch »
Apr 29, 2013
View GalleryThe 2013 White House Correspondents Association Dinner
The annual White House Correspondents' Dinner brings together journalists, government officials, politicians... View »
Apr 29, 2013
Obama Vows to Fight for Planned Parenthood
President Barack Obama vowed Friday to fight with Planned Parenthood against what he said were efforts across... Watch »
Apr 26, 2013
Flicked Off: Frisbee Team Wants to Play Near White House
Frisbee teams say they are being forced off fields near the White House. The National Park Service says it's... Watch »
Apr 26, 2013
Senate, House Could Clash in Approach to Immigration
The dueling House and Senate approaches could wind up clashing this summer, if the Senate passes comprehensive refor... Read »
Apr 25, 2013
Petition for Killer Whale Lolita Under Review
A petition from PETA is calling include Lolita in the listing of protected species under the Endangered... Read »
Apr 25, 2013
Baby-Changing Stations Installed in Miami Bathrooms
The baby-changing stations that were promised by Commissioner Frank Carollo more than a year ago are beginning... Watch »
Apr 25, 2013
Florida Senate Passes Bill That Could Expand Early Voting
The bill, in part, would undo some of the changes the Republican-led Legislature and Read »
Apr 24, 2013
George W. Bush to Brother Jeb: Run for President
Former President George W. Bush says he has advice for his brother and former Florida Read »
Apr 25, 2013
Debate Continues Over George W. Bush's Legacy
Nostalgia battles criticism of the 43rd U.S. president, heading into the dedication of his presidential library... Watch »
Apr 24, 2013
Hillary Clinton's New Job: High-Paid Public Speaker
The former secretary of state is about to give her first paid speech Wednesday before the National Multi... Read »
Apr 24, 2013
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