Four leading Republican presidential candidates have pulled even with President Barack Obama in a new poll, signaling a close race in 2012.
Vice President Joe Biden said on Monday China's leaders did not seek reassurances about the weak U.S. economy, and he called Xi Jinping -- the man expected to take over as China's next president -- pragmatic and strong.
Remnants of forces still loyal to Muammar Gaddafi staged a desperate stand in Tripoli on Tuesday as rebels fought their way into the capital, but the whereabouts of the veteran leader was a mystery.
Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney on Monday said the Federal Reserve should not go ahead with another round of monetary stimulus to boost the U.S. economy, because it would risk kicking up inflation.
During Vice President Joe Biden's visit to China, Beijing and Washington confined their brawling to the basketball court, and for now economic and political needs should keep tensions in the diplomatic arena from spiraling into fully-fledged feuds.
Vice President Joe Biden said on Monday China's leaders did not seek reassurances about the weak U.S. economy, and he called Xi Jinping -- the man expected to take over as China's next president -- pragmatic and strong.
President Barack Obama and his family are on a 10-day vacation at Blue Heron Farm in Martha's Vineyard. Though his free time was interrupted by Libya briefings, Obama has been golfing, shopping, and eating out at the Vineyard's famous seafood restaurants.
Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman praised the ouster of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi even though he has been a vocal critic of U.S. intervention in the country.
Muammar Gaddafi was a hunted man on Monday as loyal remnants of his forces made last-ditch stands in the capital while world leaders rushed to embrace the fractious rebel movement as new masters of Libya's oil riches.
Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin will not run for the Republican presidential nomination, he announced Monday on his Web site. He said he had chosen to seek re-election to the House of Representatives instead.
President Barack Obama has taken heat for taking a vacation when the U.S. economy is struggling, but aides are striving to make clear he is not neglecting the country's finances during his break.
Obama added that the battle was not over yet.
The Rev. Martin Luther King memorial opened to the public Monday on the National Mall in Washington. The memorial will be formally dedicated on Sunday Aug. 28 on the 48th anniversary of King's I Have a Dream speech. President Barack Obama is scheduled to speak at the dedication.
Here's President Barack Obama's statement on the developments in Libya
She can show the president how to make $17.5 million in one weekend.
George Pataki, who was governor of New York from 1995-2006, is giving serious consideration to running for the Republican presidential nomination, according to the Daily News.
Genna Saucedo supervises cashiers at a Wal-Mart in Pico Rivera, California, but her wages aren't enough to feed herself and her 12-year-old son.
Bachmann continues to pound away at Obama’s weak handling of the economy.
The Republican presidential nomination race is starting to take shape as one of the most captivating competitions and reality shows we've seen in years. Think America's Biggest Loser meets Extreme Makeover meets Jon and Kate Plus 8.
Republicans still hoping that another candidate will jump into the presidential race and give the party a better chance of defeating President Barack Obama in 2012 may need to get over it.
U.S. President Barack Obama said on Sunday Muammar Gaddafi's rule was showing signs of collapse and called on the Libyan leader to relinquish power to avoid further casualties.
The Republican presidential nomination race is starting to take shape as one of the most captivating competitions and reality shows we've seen in years. Think America's Biggest Loser meets Extreme Makeover meets Jon and Kate Plus 8. Mitt Romney as a front-runner didn't do much for ratings, but Rick Perry and his Perryisms changed that. Now, Sarah Palin appears set to come on board as a leading cast member, and we already know from previous experience she's rarely a dull momen...
