Millions displaced by religious violence last year, Kerry says
Last year marked the largest displacement of religious groups in recent memory, according to a new government report
Politics
Would Hillary Clinton endorse Darth Vader for president in 2016?
The former secretary of state says the Star Wars villain "looks pretty good" to Americans disenchanted with Washington politics
Obama urges young leaders to "update" Africa on women's equality
The president welcomed 500 young African leaders to the White House as part of a leadership training fellowship
The Sarah Palin Channel launches online
The conservative firebrand announced her own Internet channel, where she hopes to discuss issues without "the media's politically correct filter"
Jeffrey Katzenberg, Linda Ronstadt among artists to be honored at White House
Obama to award medals to 22 groups and individuals who have contributed to the arts or the public's understanding of humanities
Corruption trial for former Gov. Bob McDonnell begins
The trial for the former Virginia governor and his wife, charged with accepting more than $165,000 in gifts and loans from a Virginia CEO, is expected to last at least five weeks
Religious Americans more likely to be Republican, poll shows
Regardless of age, gender, socio-economic status or geographic region, religion is a strong marker of political identity, Gallup shows
Obama getting emotionally ready for Malia's college departure
Although she's two years away from heading off to college, the president is practically weepy at the thought of her leaving
Congressional negotiators agree on VA reform: What will they fix?
On the eve of their five-week summer recess, House and Senate Veterans Affairs committee chairmen hammered out a deal to reform the embattled VA
Cyber warfare: The next front in the Israel-Gaza conflict?
The chairman of the House Intellgence Committee warns that cyber attacks could expand the conflict
With Obama at the helm, young African leaders head to Washington
President Obama hosting a town hall with 500 African fellows fresh off tour of iconic U.S. sites
Veterans' Affairs committee chairmen reach VA reform deal
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Fla., moved past a public breakdown in negotiations last week to reach an agreement on reform legislation
Hillary Clinton: Despite Russia "reset," I was "skeptical" of Putin
Former secretary of state defends her record on Russia as she and others urge Europe to step up sanctions against Russia for interfering in Ukraine
Rep. Mike Rogers: Gaza conflict "intertwined" with Iran nuclear talks
The recent extension of Iranian nuclear talks freed up revenue for Tehran to send to militants in the Gaza strip, the House Intelligence Committee chairman said
"We do not actually fight the Jews because they are Jews per se"
Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal denounces Israeli "occupiers" to CBS News, adding: "We do not actually fight the Jews because they are Jews per se"
Latest Politics Videos
Latest Politics Videos
The importance of voting
Trump on U.S. funds for Israel
The Iran war's impact on voters
Analyzing Alaska, Texas Senate races
Election cybersecurity explained
Iowa voters on battleground Senate race
Gayle checks in with Pennsylvania voters
Texas voters on top issues
Political strategists on midterms
Live
Americans vote in battle for Senate and House control— live updates
Here's what Americans are voting on in today's elections
Tennessee murderer captured over a week after escaping prison
Live
Iran dismisses U.S. response to peace proposal as "not convincing"
Co-pilot's friend describes hearing audio of her last moments
Why some key races won't be decided on election night
5 people rescued in South Pacific after months at sea, 4 still missing
First on CBS
Coast Guard detains cruise ship in Miami, officials say
