Seat a chance at ‘bold statement’
A fight over who should replace Justice David Souter on the Supreme Court began emerging between Democrats eager to return the court to its liberal era of 40 years ago...
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U.S. to target hiring of illegal workers
In a major departure from the Bush administration, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Thursday issued new work site enforcement guidelines that shift the focus to employers rather than...
Obama takes agenda public in online forum
Bringing a high-tech twist to the familiar forum of the town hall meeting, President Barack Obama on Thursday hosted a "virtual" town hall in the East Room of the White...
Just what is new Dora exploring?
Dora the Explorer is exploring ... Judy Blume territory. A childhood fixture for millions, the intrepid bilingual tot who shares word-centric adventures with a talking monkey is growing up. Dios...
Just what is new Dora exploring?
Dora the Explorer is exploring ... Judy Blume territory. A childhood fixture for millions, the intrepid bilingual tot who shares word-centric adventures with a talking monkey is growing up. Dios...
Why can’t my daughter just be a kid (forever)?
Disney Channel, you're on my list. Sure, we've been through a lot together and, along with my daughter, Kate, you've been there since the beginning. At least since her beginning....
Masses huddle on National Mall to celebrate President Barack Obama’s inauguration, with song, prayer and tears
WASHINGTON—They showed up in the dark, shivering, stomping their feet for warmth, chugging coffee. They waited for hours. They chanted his name again and again. They packed trains and walked...
‘It’s the greatest experience’
As trumpets played and drums rolled, Barack Obama walked smiling out of the Capitol and into the winter sun to take his oath of office, stopping to embrace an icon...
‘Get out and help someone’
Paying tribute to Martin Luther King Jr., President-elect Barack Obama took time on the eve of his inauguration to roll up his shirtsleeves and put a fresh coat of paint...
Treasury pick on defense
WASHINGTON — President-elect Barack Obama's pick to head the Treasury Department and oversee the Internal Revenue Service held an emergency meeting Tuesday with key senators concerned about his failure to...