Following its claim of another nuclear arms test, North Korea’s refusal to yield to the kind of international pressure used on Iran has left Obama open to criticism that his policy of “strategic patience” doesn't work.
Following the Senate’s passage last month, the bill passed the House on Wednesday to provoke the direct clash long sought by Republicans.
Brian Encinia has been charged with a misdemeanor for conduct related to a contentious traffic stop of a black woman who was eventually arrested for assault and died three days later in jail.
The first drone delivery sanctioned by the U.S. government took place in July. (Michael S. Williamson/The Washington Post)
The technical and regulatory obstacles to delivering goods by drone pale in comparison to the problem posed by people, some experts say. Kids might throw rocks. Adults might take potshots for fun or try to grab them. Pet dogs could be expected to run straight for them.
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In the past, conservative counties pushed like-minded Republicans to caucus wins, but the candidates petered out. This year, voters see Ted Cruz as a candidate with their views — and campaign muscle.
Roy Moore, who has been an antagonist of gay-rights advocates, said it is not yet clear that the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationally applies in Alabama.
Ken Griffey Jr. received 437 of 440 votes in his first time on the ballot, and Mike Piazza won election in his fourth try. Former Astros star Jeff Bagwell missed by 15 votes.
The mayor of Cologne’s proposal of a code of conduct for young women and girls in the wake of a wave of assaults during the holiday drew a quick and withering backlash.
Porter's attorneys said they will fight the decision and argue that forcing him to take the stand against others would taint his right to a fair trial.
Law enforcement officials said the data might prove useful in crime solving because a penchant for violence against people is often foreshadowed by crimes against animals.
Numerous veterans are involved in the standoff led by Ammon Bundy in Oregon -- but others are quick to say the protesters don't represent them.
James Tracy had been accused of badgering the parents of a child killed in the attack. Friday will be his final day at Florida Atlantic University.
