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State Dep’t sought to change Libya talking points May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The latest disclosures Friday raised new questions about whether the Obama administration tried to play down any terrorist factor in the attack on a diplomatic compound just weeks before the November presidential election. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans were killed when insurgents struck the U.S. mission in two nighttime attacks.
Images: Margaret Thatcher through the years Apr 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Margaret Thatcher, the former U.K. prime minister who helped end the Cold War and was known as the "Iron Lady" for her uncompromising style, died Monday. She was 87.
Beavers' tax evasion trial resumes Mar 11, 2013 12:00 AM
A tough-talking Chicago Democratic politician remained defiant as his tax-evasion trial resumed Monday after a three-month delay, vowing to testify and challenge prosecutors when testimony begins in coming days. William Beavers has pleaded not guilty to charges he diverted more than $225,000 from campaign coffers to support a gambling habit and for other personal use without reporting it on 2006 through 2008 returns.
Senate confirms Hagel as defense secretary Feb 26, 2013 12:00 AM
A deeply divided Senate voted on Tuesday to confirm Republican Chuck Hagel to be the nation’s next defense secretary, handing President Barack Obama’s pick the top Pentagon job just days before billions of dollars in automatic, across-the-board budget cuts hit the military.
Jackson Jr. and wife will plead guilty Feb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
In a spectacular fall from political prominence, former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife agreed Friday to plead guilty to federal charges growing out of what prosecutors said was a scheme to use $750,000 in campaign funds for lavish personal expenses, including a $43,000 gold watch and furs.
After speech, supporters to promote Obama agenda Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
The White House and outside supporters of President Barack Obama are launching simultaneous social media, public outreach and fundraising campaigns tied to Tuesday's State of the Union address. The efforts will concentrate on key issues Obama will raise in his prime-time address to a joint session of Congress: jobs and the budget, gun control, immigration and climate change.
Former Gov. Ryan back home in Kankakee Jan 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Former Gov. George Ryan was released from prison before dawn Wednesday, stopping only briefly at a halfway house before he was allowed to travel home to serve the rest of his sentence for corruption. By midday, the 78-year-old was sitting in the living room of his spacious home in a leafy neighborhood in Kankakee beaming and surrounded by his children and grandchildren, said Jim Thompson, Ryan's attorney and also a former governor.
Kirk returns to Capitol after stroke: 'Let's go to work'Jan 3, 2013 12:00 AM
One. Two. Three. U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk could be seen methodically counting to himself as he made his way up the U.S. Capitol steps for the first time since he suffered a massive stroke nearly a year ago. In roughly 10 minutes, he had climbed all 45 steps — an emotional and triumphant return to the upper chamber. “Let's go to work, you guys!” Kirk said.
Hagel, Kerry poised to assume Cabinet roles Dec 15, 2012 12:00 AM
Budget constraints will affect Obama legacy Dec 8, 2012 12:00 AM
Republicans argue the debt limit votes are their only leverage to curb excessive federal spending. They also have issued warnings in recent days that Obama's apparent refusal to budge on taxes threatens to damage any hopes of resetting bipartisan relations in his second term.
Inaugural committee to accept unlimited corporate cash Dec 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Democrats restricted corporate contributions for their September national convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the host committee fell about $12.5 million short of its fundraising target.
Women in Petraeus scandal had visited White House Nov 16, 2012 12:00 AM
David Petraeus resigned as CIA director last week after acknowledging an affair with writer Paula Broadwell. In briefings Friday with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, the retired four-star general was apologetic and regretful and insisted that his resignation was related only to his personal behavior.
Dozen House women defend Rice over Libya comments Nov 16, 2012 12:00 AM
In unusually personal terms, the Democratic women lashed out at Sens. John McCain and Lindsey Graham who earlier this week called Rice unqualified and untrustworthy and promised to scuttle her nomination if President Barack Obama nominates her to succeed Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Images: Election Night in America Nov 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Scenes from election night 2012. Candidate Mitt Romney offered his concession speech from Boston and a victorious Barack Obama addressed a crowd of thousands in Chicago.
Images: Election Night in the Suburbs Nov 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Scenes from election night in the suburbs of Chicago. Candidates in Congressional districts as well as State Senate and State Representative races react to the results of General Election 2012.
Images: America Votes Nov 6, 2012 12:00 AM
Millions of Americans will turn out today to cast their vote for President of the United States and a host of other national and state races.
Sen. Kirk climbs 37 flights of stairs in Willis Tower Sunday Nov 4, 2012 12:00 AM
A smiling U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk crossed the threshold of the Willis Tower Skydeck Sunday making an impressive stair climb less than a year after suffering a serious stroke. With a brace on his left leg and little use of his left arm, the Highland Park Republican climbed 37 flights from the 66th floor to the 103rd during the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago's fourth annual urban climb.
Senate Majority Leader Reid leaves hospital Oct 26, 2012 12:00 AM
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was discharged from the hospital less than three hours after an apparent rear-end crash Friday afternoon on a Las Vegas freeway, a hospital spokeswoman said.
Images: George McGovern Through the Years Oct 21, 2012 12:00 AM
Images of political figure George McGovern through the years. McGovern, a former US Representative and Senator from South Dakota , was the Democratic nominee for President of the United States in the 1972 election year, losing to Richard Nixon. McGovern died Sunday morning at the age of 90.