Sources say Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter plans to​ nominate Denver schools chief Michael Bennett to​ fill the Senate seat vacancy created by the​ promotion ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is​ working toward a "durable and​ sustainable" ceasefire in Gaza, Secretary of​ State Condoleezza Ric...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department​ said on Tuesday it wanted "an immediate​ ceasefire" in Gaza but U.S. officials quickly​ stres...

As a candidate, Barack Obama promoted hybrid​ cars.

The Democratic-dominated Congress meets Tuesday to​ confront the economic crisis and​ President-elect's Barack Obama's​ ambitious agenda.&n...

Roland Burris headed to the Capitol on Tuesday,​ where he was expected to be denied entry to the​ Senate chambers as he tried to claim the seat once​ hel...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President George W.​ Bush insisted on Monday that any ceasefire to end​ the Gaza crisis must include provisions to prevent​ H...

In a move that leaves a post-election legal​ challenge the last hope for Republican Sen. Norm​ Coleman, Minnesota's high court has denied​ his campa...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Donors have contributed at​ least $3.8 million to help pay for U.S.​ President-elect Barack Obama's transition to​ power, acc...