Ukrainian Separatists Reportedly Abandon Peace Talks
The rebels are reported to have seized control of the Donetsk Airport days after the Kiev government had declared it had taken the destroyed facility.
Politics & Government
NC Dems Seek Leader Among Six Candidates
More people than expected want to lead North Carolina's Democratic party. This comes just weeks before party activists meet to choose Chairman Randy Voller's successor.
House Republican Leaders Drop Effort To Ban Some Abortions
House Republican leaders had planned to pass a bill banning abortions after 20 weeks on the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision and coinciding with the annual protest march by abortion opponents. But with Republican women balking at that measure, they instead passed a bill prohibiting the use of taxpayer money for abortions, something that's been in spending bills for years.
Obama Takes His State Of The Union Messages To YouTube
President Obama is pitching his State of the Union proposals on a campaign-like trip and on YouTube.
Will Netanyahu's Congress Visit Help His Election Prospects?
Robert Siegel speaks with Michael Oren, former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., about whether he thinks Netanyahu's address to Congress in March will help him with his election a few weeks afterwards.
House Approves Bill That Would Bar Federal Funding For Abortions
A bill that would prohibit using federal money to pay for "any abortion" or for "health benefits coverage that includes coverage of abortion" has been approved by the House.
The Battle Over Open-Internet Rules Shifts To Congress
President Obama is urging the Federal Communications Commission to protect the principle of net neutrality. But Republicans presented their own set of rules at a subcommittee hearing Wednesday.
Outgoing Rep. Mike Rogers Reflects On Congressional Career
Robert Siegel speaks with Mike J. Rogers, outgoing chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
Satire, Police Protests, and The Rhino Times
The editor of a conservative weekly is taking responsibility for a piece of satire that led to online outrage against the Greensboro police department.
Middle Class Economics Dominate Obama's State Of The Union
President Obama wants to expand an existing tax credit for child care and create a new one for families with two working spouses. He also wants to make two years of community college free and expand access to retirement savings programs.