Obama to Give ‘State of the Union’ Speech
President Barack Obama is making final preparations for his State of the Union address to Congress.
$450 Million Powerball Prize Causes Frenzy
The Powerball lottery – a game of chance played in all but six U.S. states – would top $450 million before the drawing late Wednesday night.
An Emotional Obama Sets New Gun Rules
President Barack Obama says there should be a midpoint where gun-control and gun-rights supporters can meet to stop gun violence in the U.S.
Militia Occupies US Federal Wildlife Refuge
The anti-government militia broke into the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service building in Oregon on Saturday.
Oregon Protesters Mocked on Social Media
As the standoff continues, social media is mocking the protesters.
Bill Cosby Charged With Sexual Assault
Prosecutors in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania have brought criminal charges against celebrity Bill Cosby.
Taliban Attack Kills Six US Soldiers
A U.S. military official said six American soldiers were killed Monday in a suicide bomb attack in Afghanistan.
Three Women Get US Human Rights Award
Three women with Muslim backgrounds have won an important international human-rights prize.
‘Hated’ Drug Company Head Arrested by FBI
A U.S. businessman once described as the “most hated man in America” was arrested Thursday.
US Central Bank Raises Its Interest Rates
The United States central bank has raised an important interest rate by one-fourth of 1 percent.