by Tyler Kendall | Feb 19, 2016 | Health & Science
WASHINGTON — Although 42 states allow the recycling of unused medications as a way to get prescriptions to people who can’t afford them, about 35 million Americans a year still can’t afford to buy their medications because the state programs are just...
by Jack Corrigan | Feb 19, 2016 | Living
[rev_slider alias=”Blackhawks”] WASHINGTON — In an East Room packed with government workers and hockey fans alike, President Barack Obama welcomed the Chicago Blackhawks to the White House Thursday to celebrate the team’s third Stanley Cup...
by Shane McKeon | Feb 18, 2016 | Politics
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Florida Sen. Marco Rubio cast himself as a candidate of the future at a town hall here Thursday, basking in the glow of two of the state’s top Republican officials. Nikki Haley, the state’s 44-year-old governor, joined 50-year-old Sen. Tim...
by Nicolas Rivero | Feb 18, 2016 | Politics
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Three days before South Carolina Republican voters cast their primary ballots, Republican presidential candidates Wednesday grounded their messages to a town hall audience in the Bible passage “By their fruits ye shall know them,” with Ben Carson...
by Jacob Meschke | Feb 17, 2016 | National Security
WASHINGTON — Surrounded by friends and activists, Holly Sterling delivered a letter to the White House on Wednesday, asking for the immediate pardon of her husband, Jeffrey Sterling, a former CIA employee convicted of leaking classified information. Attached...
by Erin Bacon | Feb 17, 2016 | Immigration
WASHINGTON- The trickle of Syrian refugees into the United States has gone smoothly so far, making the country the best equipped to lead Europe on the refugee crisis, according to migration experts. European countries are divided on how to handle refugees...
by Jack Corrigan | Feb 17, 2016 | National Security
[rev_slider alias=”Kerry meets Polish foreign minister”] WASHINGTON – Secretary of State John Kerry met with Polish foreign minister Wiltold Waszczykowski Wednesday, one week after a $5 billion arms deal with the Slavic nation landed in limbo when the...
by Allyson Chiu | Feb 17, 2016 | Environment
WASHINGTON — Ads say the wash can gently scrub dirt and oil from pores, leaving behind a refreshing sensation or tingly feeling. But those colorful little balls placed in face wash and toothpaste can do much more than just exfoliate or whiten teeth – they can...
by Jack Corrigan | Feb 17, 2016 | National Security
WASHINGTON– The State Department’s new multifaceted approach to combating violent extremism takes the fight against the Islamic State and other terrorist groups off the battlefield and into communities where the risk of radicalization is highest. Deputy...
by Drew Gerber | Feb 17, 2016 | Health & Science
WASHINGTON — After nearly a year of debate, major health care stakeholders said Wednesday they have agreed to push for the easier exchange of electronic health care records among providers and make other policy changes aimed at reducing costs and improving care under...
by Nick Hagar | Feb 17, 2016 | Business
WASHINGTON — The chairman of the House Small Business Committee Wednesday called on Congress to approve President Barack Obama’s trade deal with Asian countries, despite opposition on Capitol Hill to the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, told an...
by Celena Chong | Feb 17, 2016 | Politics
WASHINGTON – Hillary Clinton has a detailed policy plan to address the lack of services available for autistic adults, and other candidates should follow her lead, said John Robison, an autism activist, author and professor, on Wednesday. Clinton’s wide-ranging autism...
