Mark Wilson / After he turned on America as a candidate, reality has finally caught up with the president—20 months into office, Obama stands exposed as a floundering Man, not a panacea-laden Superman. Of the many things Barack Obama seems to have lost

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met with former U.S. President Jimmy Carter in Ziguangge, Zhongnanhai. 'Since the two countries established diplomatic ties 31 years ago, China-U.S. relations have weathered various tests and always moved forward, bringing

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Stocks made a tepid advance at Wednesday's open, as investors were taking a wait-and-see stance ahead of President Obama's speech unveiling a $250 billion jobs recovery plan. Investors were also awaiting economic reports about

Washington,(DPA) US President Barack Obama Tuesday offered his congratulations to Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard, who held onto office after breaking a 17-day logjam that built up behind the inconclusive August 21 parliamentary elections. In a

SAVANNAH - A former soldier accused of demanding mental treatment as he took hostages at gunpoint at a Georgia Army hospital later told investigators he planned to kill President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton, federal prosecutors said in

US diplomatic chief Hillary Clinton condemned late on Tuesday a Florida pastor's "disrespectful" and "disgraceful" plans to burn hundreds of Korans on the anniversary of 9/11. "I am heartened by the clear, unequivocal condemnation of this disrespectful,

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President Obama's latest round of job-bolstering proposals boasts something for everyone: corporate tax breaks for conservatives and spending on roads and railways for liberals. Yet he's having a hard time getting everyone on board. The White House has

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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Vice President Joe Biden's chief economist made an interesting comment trying to defend President Obama's plan to jump-start the stalled U.S. economy by paving $50 billion worth of roads. "The car ... is finally moving in the

Perhaps the only thing between Republicans and a U.S. Senate seat and the governor’s mansion in New York is the devil and the deep blue state, given the GOP-leaning mood of the country. Although both Senate seats in the Empire State are up for grabs,

President Obama travels to Cleveland Wednesday to outline his plan to get the economy moving again. White House officials are clear about why they picked Cleveland: Because House Majority Leader John Boehner of Ohio was there touting the GOP.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton asserted Wednesday that the Obama administration's approach to foreign policy is beginning to pay important dividends. "We are advancing America's interests and making progress on some of our most pressing

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is pitching a trio of economic proposals Wednesday in an effort ...

WASHINGTON, Sept 8 – US President Barack Obama will push billions of dollars in new business tax incentives and spending on big construction projects today, as he tries to convince a balky Congress to pass measures intended to spur the economy and

Michelle Obama presided over her first White House dance event yesterday. First daughters Sasha and Malia — just home from their first day of school — and Mrs. O's mom Marian Robinson were on hand for the performances, too. The emotional highlight of

Amman, Ramadan 29,1431/Sept 8, 2010, SPA -- The Jordanian government has reiterated its support to the establishment of the independent Palestinian state with al-Quds as its capital. The remarks were made by Jordanian Deputy Premier and Interior Minister

Baku. Viktoriya Dementyeva - APA. US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Tuesday called a Florida pastor’s plans to burn Korans on the ninth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks "disrespectful" and "disgraceful. " Clinton was

Although Bob Ehrlich must get past the Sarah-Palin-backed candidate to exact revenge against Democratic Gov. Martin O’Malley for unseating him four years ago, GOP strategist Ed Gillespie expects him to do so. However, he cautions that the GOP

Richard Daley to step down after 21 years as Chicago mayor. U.S. steps up drone attacks in Pakistan. U.S. hopes to increase tourism . . . by taxing tourists . Obama says he won't compromise on promise not to renew Bush tax cuts. Iran suspends