Third suspicious letter, addressed to Obama, may contain ricin

Security protocols have kept suspicious letters away from lawmakers; FBI is still testing to confirm possible presence of ricin

• Apr 17, 2013

House investigators talking to new Benghazi whistleblowers

Whistleblowers speaking to House Oversight Committee investigators about Sept. 11 attacks on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya

• Apr 17, 2013

Sanford: I was at ex-wife's house to watch Super Bowl

Former S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford, who is running for the U.S. House, was accused by his ex-wife of trespassing

• Apr 17, 2013

Gun bill prospects dimming, GOP offers alternate plan

As critical Manchin-Toomey amendment falters, Republican senators propose "substitute" focused on prosecuting violent criminals

• Apr 17, 2013

NRA running ads on day of gun bill votes

As Senate prepares for a vote on background checks on Wednesday, NRA pits law enforcement against gun control advocates in new web ad

• Apr 17, 2013

Condoleezza Rice: Obama must keep focus on new attacks

Former secretary of state talks about Boston attack, what may be happening at the federal and international level

• Apr 17, 2013

Sanford in trouble over alleged run-in with ex-wife

Disgraced former S.C. governor's ex-wife accuses him of trespassing at her home, court documents show

• Apr 17, 2013

Scalia: Voting Rights Act a "racial preferment"

Supreme Court justice, who heard arguments about Voting Rights Act in February, says law is unfair to southern states and white people

• Apr 17, 2013

Outcome uncertain, Senate to vote on background checks

Senate leaders announced Wednesday afternoon votes on background check amendment as well as eight other amendments

• Apr 17, 2013

Too early? Politics creeps into Boston Marathon aftermath

Left and right launch game of political chicken in 24 hours following twin bombings at race

• Apr 17, 2013

Some early tests on letter to Miss. senator show ricin

Letter was mailed to Republican Sen. Roger Wicker, but was intercepted by Capitol Police and sent to FBI

• Apr 16, 2013

Obama to attend interfaith service honoring Boston victims

The president will speak at Thursday's service dedicated to those injured and killed in Monday's bombing

• Apr 16, 2013

McCain, Schumer set June deadline for immigration bill passage

Senators move forward with legislation after meeting with Obama and getting his support

• Apr 16, 2013

Obama: "The American people refuse to be terrorized"

President confirms the FBI is investigating Boston Marathon bombing as an act of terror

• Apr 16, 2013

Giffords, Biden honor Tucson shooting victim

Amid fierce debate over gun laws, Giffords returns to D.C. to honor slain aide Gabe Zimmerman; Biden referenced Boston bombings

• Apr 16, 2013

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