WASHINGTON (AP) — Praising and prodding Congress, President Barack Obama this week said a vast reform of the nation’s health insurance system is required to …

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Monday announced the nomination of Dr. Regina Benjamin as the next United States surgeon general. Benjamin is a rural …

Dealing with a shaky economy: Very difficult. Looking to overhaul a messy American health care system: Very difficult. Dealing with the Muslim world and the …

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Fans of ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair were focused on his incredible career and life with a memorial service on Thursday, not …

L’AQUILA, Italy (AP) — President Barack Obama joined fellow world leaders in Italy Wednesday for talks on threats to global security and stability at a …

  LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Michael Jackson fans began to celebrate after beating the odds to win coveted tickets to the pop star’s memorial service …

NEW YORK (AP) — It’s one of the biggest mysteries in the Michael Jackson saga: How much was the lavish-spending, massively debt-ridden pop icon really …

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Thursday the Supreme Court was “moving the ball” on affirmative action in this week’s decision favoring white firefighters …

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles officials are holding closed-door talks about a possible event for Michael Jackson on Tuesday at a downtown arena, a …

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ The Supreme Court ruling in favor of white New Haven firefighters who said they were victims of reverse discrimination will probably …