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Does Obama need Congress to approve Syria strike?Recent presidents have gotten permission from Congress or the UN Security Council before launching attacks. But on Syria, neither of those options looks feasible for President Obama.
March on Washington anniversary to bring together three US presidentsTo observe the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, President Obama will deliver a speech that's expected to be tinged with personal feeling. Joining him will be Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter.
US Treasury to hit debt limit by October. What if pols can't reach a deal?Republicans and Democrats appear light-years apart on an agreement to raise the national debt limit, which the US could hit by mid-October. That leaves just weeks to move each side off its opening stance.- US Treasury to hit debt limit by October. What if pols can't reach a deal?Republicans and Democrats appear light-years apart on an agreement to raise the national debt limit, which the US could hit by mid-October. That leaves just weeks to move each side off its opening stance.
Destroyers approach Syria: What might a US strike look like?Destroyers: Syria is now within striking distance of destroyers and warplanes, says Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. But the key is what military actions follow an initial US cruise-missile strike.
NSA may have spied on UN. Big deal, or business as usual?Leaked documents show that NSA spying extended to the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency, EU economic moves, and Security Council votes. For the US, the UN has been an intelligence target for years, if not decades.
US strike on Syria? How far Obama might go.If President Obama鈥檚 past approach to intervention is any guide, the possible Syria action is likely to be a middle ground between doing nothing and action so forceful it would topple the Assad regime.
Trayvon Martin case: Will it be 'forgotten,' as Colin Powell says?Trayvon Martin was a rallying point for a new surge in African-American activism. But former Secretary of State Colin Powell suggests the case won't likely have a lasting impact.
UPS drops health benefits for 15,000 spouses. An Obamacare bellwether?UPS cited the effect of Obamacare on health-care costs in announcing the move, which deprives the 15,000 spouses of the option of keeping their current coverage, an Obama promise.
Disgraced San Diego Mayor Bob Filner resigns in negotiated dealFaced with accusations of misconduct by 18 women, San Diego Mayor Bob Filner resigned Friday in a deal that聽limits his financial liability for the legal problems sure to follow. A special election will choose a new mayor.
GOP senator says Obama 'close' to impeachment. True?The potential impeachment of President Obama has been a topic at a number of home-state meetings held by GOP lawmakers this month. Sen. Tom Coburn is the latest to discuss the possibility.
Stop-and-frisk: NYC council overrides Bloomberg vetoes, curbing policyThe override votes establish as law permanent checks on stop-and-frisk, a tactic Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly have called a matter of 'life and death.'
NSA review panel: Insiders or 'outside experts'?The White House has reportedly picked the members of a panel that will review US intelligence and communications technologies. President Obama has asked the panel to issue a final report by year's end.- Heroes and scoundrels: What do you know about New York mayors? Take our quiz.
On Nov. 5, New Yorkers will elect the city鈥檚 109th mayor. Often called 鈥渢he second toughest job in America,鈥� the office has been held by locomotive drivers, jazz composers, and one of the world鈥檚 richest men. Some have been scoundrels, some heroes, and some a mix of both. But all have been men, and all but one white.
From 1665 to 1777, New York mayors were appointed by the provincial governor. A state or city council appointed mayors until 1834, and since then mayors have been elected by direct popular vote.
Our quiz focuses mostly on the 18 men elected mayor since the consolidation of 1898, when New York expanded from Manhattan to include the four outer boroughs. How much do you know about the cast of colorful characters who have led the sprawling metropolis some have called the 鈥渃apital of the world?鈥�
Obama to rank colleges. So can you, with no wait. Here's where to look.President Obama aims to have a new federal database, by 2015, that ranks colleges for the value they provide to students. But plenty of online sites that aim to do the same are up and running now.
Bradley Manning wants to live as 'Chelsea.' Will prison go along?The announcement by Pfc. Bradley Manning comes one day after a military judge sentenced him to 35 years in prison for leaking more than 700,000 classified files. The sex change he would like to undergo can take a long time.
Huma Abedin: Were her consulting jobs proper? Eight questions about her work.Huma Abedin, wife of Anthony Weiner and a longtime aide of Hillary Clinton, took three consulting jobs while she was still a part-time employee with the State Department. At least one congressional leader is pressing for more information.
Why Texas Sen. Ted Cruz had to renounce his Canadian citizenshipAmericans want their presidents to bleed red, white, and blue, not maple syrup. But even after his pledge to renounce citizenship, Canada-born Ted Cruz could still face questions from birthers.聽
New White House pup Sunny: Why not a rescue dog?The first family wanted new pup Sunny Obama to be a pal for Bo. But not everyone was 100 percent happy with the choice of the new dog, with some citing millions of shelter dogs that need homes.聽
Minimum wage at $15 an hour: Would it help or hurt?Minimum wage:聽Residents of SeaTac, Wash., will vote on hiking the minimum wage in November. At issue is whether a higher minimum wage would dim job prospects for young and unskilled workers.
