Real Clear Politics reported Thursday that -- when asked by a reporter if Democrats would “take a hit on the IRS in the 2014 midterms” because it happened under President Barack Obama’s watch -- California Democrat House Minority...

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Nigeria has the right to defend itself against an Islamic terrorist group threatening the country’s north, but must not condone human rights violations committed by its own forces fighting the Boko Haram, Secretary of State J...

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Seventeen Pakistani children burnt to death on Saturday when a gas cylinder on the bus taking them to school exploded, media said. Ten children were injured in the blaze on the outskirts of Gujrat, 100 miles southeast of Islama...

the way the Red Wings see it, if they can get off to a good start and keep the crowd somewhat under control, their chances for success tonight in Game 5 are that much better.

Hall of Famer Dan Hampton doesn’t mind seeing defensive end Shea McClellin with his old No. 99 on his back. To him, it’s actually cool. “A number of players have worn [No. 99],” Hampton said. “It’s not like it’s a shock to see it on the field. But Mc...

EPHRATAH, N.Y.—The crash of a volunteer Angel Flight in upstate New York that killed at least two people is under investigation, and the search for the missing pilot is ongoing, authorities said.

WASHINGTON — Some labor unions that enthusiastically backed President Barack Obama's health care overhaul are now frustrated and angry, fearful that it will jeopardize benefits for

The US is opposing American Airlines’ proposal for $20 million severance pay to CEO Tom Horton as part of its merger with US Airways Group. It violates bankruptcy law, the Justice Dept. said yesterday in a New York court filing...

Federal officials were searching the country for a possible temporary replacement for a bridge that collapsed along the crucial Interstate 5 corridor, but Washington Gov. Jay Inslee cautioned Friday that major disruptions will last for weeks, if not ...

Left-hander John Danks was good enough Friday in his first major-league game in more than a year to earn a quality start, if not the victory, as the White Sox edged the Miami Marlins 4-3 in 11 innings. But allowing three runs and four hits, striking ...