Feb 22, 2012 4:59 PM
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama attend the groundbreaking for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/
President Barack Obama heralded a new national black history museum as "not just a record of tragedy, but a celebration of life" as he marked Wednesday's groundbreaking of the long-sought-after museum on the National Mall.
Feb 22, 2012 5:45 PM
Obama seeks 28 percent corp. tax rate
President Barack Obama rolled out a corporate tax overhaul plan Wednesday that lowers rates but also...
Feb 22, 2012 7:43 AM
Officials: Afghan, US near partnership
The U.S. and the Afghan governments are considering pushing through a long-delayed partnership agreement...
Feb 22, 2012 7:25 AM
Obama belts out blues at White House
The president just couldn't say no: Mick Jagger held out a mic almost by way of command, and soon Barack...
Feb 22, 2012 6:38 AM
US, North Korea to hold talks
The U.S. and North Korea reopen nuclear talks Thursday that will provide a glimpse into where Pyongyang's...
Feb 21, 2012 5:51 PM
US softens stance on arms for Syria
The Obama administration opened the door slightly Tuesday to international military assistance for Syria's...
Feb 21, 2012 1:51 PM
WH apologizes for Quran burning
The White House is apologizing for the burning of Muslim holy books in a pile of garbage at a U.S. military...
Feb 21, 2012 1:23 PM
Fannie, Freddie may get smaller role
The government regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has submitted a plan to Congress that would shrink...
Feb 21, 2012 12:37 PM
Obama to Congress: 'Keep going'
Relishing a political victory, President Barack Obama said Tuesday that Congress "did the right thing"...
Feb 20, 2012 8:12 AM
Obama takes tougher stance on higher ed
President Barack Obama wants to slightly reduce federal aid for schools that don't control tuition costs...
