Fall Of Ramadi Sparks New Criticism Over U.S. Strategy In Iraq
The fall of Ramadi, Iraq, to self-declared Islamic State militants has highlighted possible shortcomings in the U.S. strategy to fight the Islamic State.
Politics & Government
After A Month, The 7 Questions Hillary Clinton Answered From The Media
Clinton ended a nearly monthlong avoidance of press questions, addressing the release of her emails, foreign donations to the Clinton foundation, the state of Iraq and more.
60 Percent: Record Number Of Americans Support Same-Sex Marriage In Poll
It's a far cry from 1996, the first year in which Gallup posed the question to Americans. Back then, 68 percent of respondents said same-sex marriages should not be valid.
Here's What People Are Saying About The Waco Shootout And Race
People are contrasting media and police reaction to the Texas shootout with their reaction to the recent protests in Baltimore and Ferguson, Mo.
GOP Presidential Hopefuls Serve Up Ice Cream, Cheese And Red Meat To Iowans
Likely 2016 candidates gave short speeches at the Iowa Lincoln Day Dinner before wooing voters at their hospitality suites downstairs with homestate fare in a more relaxed environment.
White House Says Fall Of Ramadi, Iraq, Is A 'Setback'
The Obama administration downplays the self-proclaimed Islamic State takeover of the important Iraqi city of Ramadi as Iraq emerges again as a major American political issue.
Community Policing Doesn't Sit Well With Everyone, Former Prosecutor Says
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Eugene O'Donnell, a professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a former NYPD officer and prosecutor, who says not everyone agrees on how police should work.
Rowan County Officials Adopt Alternate Policy For Pre-Meeting Prayers
Prayers will continue before Rowan County commission meetings, as officials contemplate the next step in a federal lawsuit relating to their prayer practices.
A Trade Deal Read In Secret By Only A Few (Or Maybe None)
To study the draft Trans-Pacific Partnership text, senators have to go to the basement of the Capitol and enter a secured, soundproof room and surrender their cellphones.
House Approves USA Freedom Act, Extending And Revising The Patriot Act
The USA Freedom Act would extend many parts of the surveillance legislation while also barring the NSA's massive collection of Americans' phone data. The measure's fate in the Senate is uncertain.