Former U.S. defense secretary James Schlesinger dies at 85
Hawkish and erudite Republican straddled the partisan divide to serve in Cabinet-level posts under three U.S. presidents
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Bill to stop payment cuts to Medicare doctors clears House
The measure, now headed to the Senate, marks the 17th time Congress has offered a temporary solution to a flawed Medicare payment formula
Obama talks about birth control at the Vatican
President says he's pledged to "strike the right balance" between ensuring women's access to health care and respecting religious expression
President Obama meets the Pontiff
President Obama met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Thursday
Who will win "the Sheldon primary"? GOP hopefuls head to Vegas
From Chris Christie to Jeb Bush, top Republican presidential contenders looking to hold private talks with mega-donor
Chris Christie's lawyers exonerate Christie in bridge scandal
A review conducted by lawyers hired by Christie clears the N.J. governor of involvement in the plot; critics say the review doesn't tell the whole story
Obama administration wants Congress to reform NSA
The president wants to end the government's bulk collection of people's phone records, but he's relying on Congress to pass legislation to do so
House Democrats to GOP: End Benghazi probe
In a letter to House Oversight chairman Darrell Issa, all of the committee's Democrats say they've had enough of the "partisan" investigation
Obamacare deadline fluid, depending on where you are
States are taking different approaches to managing last-minute applications as the March 31 deadline nears
President Obama meets Pope Francis at Vatican
U.S. and Catholic leaders emerge from near-hour meeting all smiles to exchange gifts and pleasantries before Obama departs, asking pontiff to "pray for me"
Sarah Palin endorses "hog castrator" Jodi Ernst in Iowa Senate race
After Ernst released a memorable campaign ad touting her experience "castrating hogs," Palin announced her support in the crowded GOP primary
House Democrats kick off effort to force immigration vote
Democrats concede there’s almost certainly not enough support, but they hope it will at least provide good political fodder in the midterms
Michelle Obama and daughters visit pandas, embrace Tibetan culture
The last day of a weeklong trip to China was spurred by the first lady's interest the rights of minorities in the country
Obama: U.S. and Europe must stand against Russia in a clash of ideals
In Brussels, the president worked to build support among younger Europeans for a vigorous response to Russia’s seizure of Crimea
Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon resigns after his arrest on corruption charges
Cannon, elected last November, is facing theft and bribery charges
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