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Christie: Discord at Home Hurts US Abroad
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie told Tennessee Republicans on Friday that political discord at home has made the United States vulnerable abroad.
Shinseki Resigns Amid Veterans’ Health Care Uproar
Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki resigned Friday in a personal meeting with President Barack Obama, shortly after publicly apologizing for deep problems plaguing the agency's health care system that Obama called "totally unacceptable."
GOP House Backs State Medical Marijuana Laws
The GOP-controlled House voted early Friday in favor of blocking the federal government from interfering with states that permit the use of medical marijuana.
Obama Hosts Youth Sports Concussions Seminar
President Barack Obama is a lover of games played on hard courts, baseball diamonds and in 10-yard increments. His two daughters are active in sports and, like many parents with children on athletic teams, he worries about their safety.
Dad Gets Life for Tossing Daughter Into Creek
An Eatontown man who tossed his 2-year-old daughter into a creek while she was strapped into her car seat apologized Wednesday — but not for murdering the child.
Maya Angelou Dies at 86
Maya Angelou was gratified, but not surprised by her extraordinary fortune.
Sterling Responds to NBA Sanctions
Donald Sterling and the NBA are headed toward a hearing that will determine if he remains owner of the Los Angeles Clippers.
Abuse Victims’ Leader: Pope’s Meeting a ‘Gesture’
Pope Francis says his plans to meet with a group of sex abuse victims at the Vatican is part of an effort to "go forward" with "zero tolerance" in confronting and preventing clergy abuse.
Killer’s Family Tried to Intervene Before Rampage
It was Friday night when Elliot Rodger's mother got a call from her son's therapist that he had emailed a ranting manifesto about going on a deadly rampage.
Obama Slips Into Afghanistan to Visit US Troops
President Barack Obama, on a surprise holiday visit to this sprawling military base, said Sunday he was close to a decision about the number of U.S. troops who will remain after year's end in America's longest war.
Suspect in California Rampage Blamed Others
A troubled man who police say killed six people and himself in Southern California can be seen in YouTube videos blaming others for his plight.
2 Dead in South Jersey Apartment Shooting
Officials say two men are dead following at shooting at an apartment in Egg Harbor Township.