BARACK OBAMA

With new penalties targeting key sectors, Moscow's projected growth is estimated to be "near zero."

Many of the nearly 750,000 weapons provided by the U.S. to Afghan forces cannot be tracked, according to a Pentagon audit.

President Barack Obama spoke with several leaders in the European Union to discuss fresh sanctions against Russia.

Ebola has killed 672 people in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone since it was first diagnosed in February.

Hillary Clinton aide claims that there are no differences between her and Elizabeth Warren, despite record of disagreements on policy.

Working as an NSA spokesman almost certainly offers great benefits, but the glamour of the position has been tainted by international outrage over surveillance.

President Barack Obama has criticized companies for harming the U.S. economy by “cherry-picking the rules” to avoid taxes.

Two Texas lawmakers hope Congress will repeal a human-trafficking law before month-long break.

Hamas leader demands recognition of Palestinian state but does not acknowledge Israel's status.

Mostly from Central America, more than 57,000 children have been caught attempting to cross the U.S. border illegally since last October.

In a landslide vote on Friday, the House said Obama can't send troops to Iraq in a "sustained combat role" without the approval of Congress.

President Obama's birthday presents for Prince George revealed by Buckingham Palace.

Dan Pfeiffer, one of Obama's longest-serving advisers, told reporters that the executive actions Obama will approve at the end of the summer aimed at tackling illegal immigration will likely generate ire from Republicans who have blocked comprehensive immigration legislation.

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew has demanded legislation to limit corporate tax inversions be implemented retroactively from May.

Israeli and Hamas have engaged in all-out war on social media for weeks.

President Obama and First Lady Michelle will reportedly buy a house in Rancho Mirage.

President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday Russia would try to ensure Ukrainian separatists cooperate with an investigation into the downing of a Malaysian airliner, but said the West must do more to persuade Kiev to end hostilities.

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday threw out a federal regulation that implements key subsidies that are vital to President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit accepted one of the main legal challenges to the policy by conservatives opposed to an expansion of the federal government.

French President Francois Hollande says Russia's attitude will determine whether France delivers contracted warship.

For the first time in months, Free Syrian Army rebels made advances near the capital, a move that could gain them status with the U.S.

"Operation Strong Safety" will target criminal activity along the border, the governor said.