Obama to announce $240 million in pledges for STEM education

The private sector efforts are meant to help underrepresented groups pursue education in science, technology, engineering and math

• Mar 23, 2015

Girl Scout troop is among White House Science Fair participants

Meet some of the country's youthful scientists and innovators, who are working on curing cancer, finding new energy sources, solving the world's problems. And they're under 20 years old.

• Mar 23, 2015

Ted Cruz announces he's running for president

The Texas senator tweeted, "I'm running for President and I hope to earn your support!"

• Mar 23, 2015

Ted Cruz announces presidential candidacy in midnight tweet

The Texas Republican is the first of a field of White House hopefuls that is expected to grow in the coming weeks

• Mar 23, 2015

Stephen King wants Maine gov. to "man up and apologize"

Gov. Paul LePage implied famous author didn't pay taxes, prompting King to go on media blitz against his antagonist

• Mar 23, 2015

McCain mocks Obama's "temper tantrum" over Israel

Arizona senator and other Republicans slam President Obama's reaction to the newly re-elected Israeli prime minister

• Mar 22, 2015

Does Obama need a new strategy to fight ISIS?

Members from both sides of the aisle say that the continuing threat shows there isn't enough of a plan in place

• Mar 22, 2015

CIA Director: Iran general "destabilizing" efforts in Iraq

CIA director John Brennan says having the leader of Iran's elite Quds Force direct Iraqi forces battling ISIS is complicating the U.S. mission against terrorism

• Mar 22, 2015

McCarthy: We only want Clinton's Benghazi emails

The House Majority Leader defends Republicans' demands that the former secretary of state turn over her email server

• Mar 22, 2015

Is the U.S. making too many concessions in Iran talks?

Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Corker warns of a bad nuclear deal, but calls infamous letter by GOP colleagues to Iran not "productive"

• Mar 22, 2015

Ted Cruz to launch presidential bid

Controversial Texas senator will be first high-profile candidate in a likely crowded GOP field in race for White House

• Mar 22, 2015

Iran president on nuke talks: "Achieving a deal is possible"

With 10 days to deadline, top U.S., Iranian officials speak of substantial headway, but "important gaps remain"

• Mar 21, 2015

Obama roots for Princeton niece at NCAA tourney

President attends March Madness game pitting Princeton against Green Bay

• Mar 21, 2015

Obama to GOP: Stop playing games with attorney general pick

President criticizes Republicans for "playing politics" over confirmation of Loretta Lynch as attorney general

• Mar 21, 2015

John Dickerson: Candidate Fatigue Syndrome

The next crop of presidential candidates is embracing every new social media tool. But is that really a good idea?

• Mar 21, 2015

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