US News

May 23 2013 - 8:19pm

The jury that convicted her of first-degree murder earlier this month in the brutal killing of her ex-boyfriend were unable to decide whether to give the death penalty.

May 23 2013 - 6:40pm

The partisan war over judicial nominees has accelerated in recent years. It took nearly a year to win Senate confirmation for Sri Srinivasan to the important federal appeals court for the District of Columbia, though he had no formal opposition.

May 23 2013 - 6:28pm

The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America has voted to allow gay Scout members, but to continue a ban on openly gay adult Scout leaders. The policy change would take effect Jan. 1, 2014.

May 23 2013 - 6:12pm

Lois Lerner has been at the center of a scandal over the tax agency's targeting of conservative groups.

May 23 2013 - 6:09pm

The congressman says he will step down in August to take a senior position at the University of Alabama.

May 23 2013 - 3:55pm

Over the years, McDonald's has gotten a lot of flack for marketing to kids. At a shareholders meeting Thursday morning, Hannah Robertson, age 9, took the fast-food giant's CEO to task.

May 23 2013 - 3:29pm

President Obama spoke at the National Defense University on Thursday about his views on the next stage in combating terrorism. Read his speech as prepared for delivery.

May 23 2013 - 3:00pm

Officials are forecasting hurricane activity will be "above normal" this season, with 13 to 20 named storms. Up to six of those could be major hurricanes. Warm ocean waters and the lack of El Nino conditions are partly to blame.

May 23 2013 - 3:00pm

There were hugs and tears, smiles and laughter: Parents and students from two schools destroyed in Monday's tornado in Moore, Okla., reunited Thursday with their teachers. The school district reopened all of its schools just for the day on what would have been the final day of classes before summer vacation.

May 23 2013 - 3:00pm

Abortion opponents are hoping the recent murder conviction of Pennsylvania abortion provider Kermit Gosnell will lead to more scrutiny of second trimester abortions. They're working on a bill that would ban most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy — nationwide.