Elisha Maldonado

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, an early frontrunner for the Republican Party's 2012 presidential nomination, defended his work at a private equity firm, saying that he wants people with extensive private sector experience in his cabinet.

It has been only three days since New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill that allowed same-sex couples to marry, but that hasn't stopped the state's top Roman Catholic leaders from voicing their opposition to the new law.

Amnesty International said Monday that Egypt's military rulers have acknowledged carrying out so-called virginity tests on female protesters - the first time the army has admitted to the much-criticized practice, The Associated Press reported.

California State Senator Leland Yee says the U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down the law he authored calling for a ban of sales of violent video games to minors “put the interests of Corporate America” first.

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said he is “not a fan” of same-sex marriage and, therefore, will not be emulating New York’s legalization of it.

Less than a week away from embarking on their North American tour, Prince William and Duchess Catherine took in the sights at Wimbledon on Monday.

In a 33-29 vote, the New York State Senate has passed the legalization of gay marriage, the first for a Republican-controlled Senate

In a 33-29 vote, the New York State Senate late Friday night passed a bill legalizing gay marriage - the first ever by a Republican-controlled Senate.

Tunisia on Friday became the first North African state to join the International Criminal Court, Reuters reported.

In Africa on a goodwill mission Friday, First Lady Michelle Obama defended her husband against criticism that he isn't paying enough attention to the continent. The first lady said her weeklong trip is, actually, proof of the president's commitment to Africa, the Associated Press reported.

After days of tumultuous deliberation, New York Senate leaders said the chamber will vote on a bill legalizing gay marriage.

After nearly three months in jail, Chinese democracy activist Ai Weiwei was freed this week, but that doesn't exactly mean he's 'free.'

President Barack Obama indicated Friday he is ready to take over the budget deficit / debt ceiling negotiations, inviting Senate leaders to the White House next week, as the continuing impasse pushes the U.S. closer to a potential default.

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said President Barack Obama should borrow a page from his book and personally engage in budget deficit and debt ceiling talks with lawmakers.

When it comes to matters of war, and who has the authority to start them, the U.S. President is becoming an “absolute monarch,” a House Democrat said Friday.

The first-ever Congressional bill to let states legalize marijuana is a bipartisan effort, and the group of police and judges who make up LEAP, Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, are 100% in favor of it. However, majority support does not appear likely in the current session of Congress.

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty will deliver a major foreign policy address Tuesday in New York, campaign officials said Thursday.

A group of clergy and lawmakers is trying to overturn a policy that allows faith-based organizations receiving federal funding to hire and fire employees on the basis of religion.

The United States will not maintain the same level of military aid to Pakistan unless it sees changes in the relationship, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Thursday.

Following are President Obama's remarks on the drawdown of troops in Afghanistan as prepared for delivery. The speech took place at the White House in Washington, D.C. on June 22, 2011, at 8 p.m. ET.

President Barack Obama began the steady retreat from Afghanistan Wednesday, saying in a televised speech the United States has largely achieved its goals and the withdrawal of troops will now begin.

President Barack Obama began the steady retreat from Afghanistan Wednesday, saying in a televised speech the United States has largely achieved its goals and the withdrawal of troops will now begin.

Huguette Clark, the Montana copper mining heiress who died at 104 in New York last month has left most of her $400 million fortune to the arts, the Associated Press reported.

U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., and U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R. Texas, said they will introduce a bill on Thursday to allow states to legalize, regulate, tax, and control marijuana without federal interference.

President Barack Obama will announce the withdrawal of 10,000 American troops from Afghanistan this year, and another 20,000 troops, the remainder of the 2009 surge, by the end of next summer, administration officials say.

Bam Margera broke down in tears while visiting the scene of the crash that took the life of his best friend and Jackass costar, Ryan Dunn.

Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her astronaut husband, Mark Kelly, have made a deal to write a memoir of their lives together, their publisher said on Tuesday.

Ryan Dunn was going 130 mph in his Porsche at the time of the crash that killed the “Jackass” star and his passenger, according to the West Goshen police.

Three weeks after landing the Space Shuttle Endeavour at the end of its final voyage, Captain Mark Kelly said he’ll be retiring from NASA and the U.S. Navy to be with his wife, U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Arizona, as she recovers from gunshot wounds suffered in January, Reuters reported.