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Romney, 'super PAC' reject proposed Rev. Wright ad campaign

JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Mitt Romney said Thursday that he rejected the proposal presented to a GOP 'super PAC' that intended to tie...

Romney raised $40 million in April, nearly matching Obama's haul

WASHINGTON -- Presumptive GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney pulled in more than $40.1 million for his election effort last month, his...

Mary Kennedy suicide: Family criticizes media coverage

The grieving family of Mary R. Kennedy -- the estranged wife of Robert Kennedy Jr. -- said media coverage of her suicide by hanging was...

First big NATO protest rolls out Friday

The first major demonstration of the NATO summit weekend descends on Daley Plaza today, promising to gather thousands of people protesting...

U.S. escalates clandestine war in Yemen

WASHINGTON -- In an escalation of America’s clandestine war in Yemen, a small contingent of U.S. troops is providing targeting data...

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Obama awards Vietnam War-era rifleman a posthumous Medal of Honor

President Obama awarded a posthumous Medal of Honor to a Vietnam-era warrior Wednesday, commemorating his bravery as well as a generation of...

'Grexit': Are Greece's euro fears causing a $1-billion bank run?

Greek officials were busy today cobbling together an emergency plan after talks to form a coalition government disintegrated Tuesday. In the...

Obama hosting bipartisan talks on economy

After months of trading blame and criticism from afar, President Obama and GOPcongressional leaders will meet Wednesday to discuss the...

Loop marchers call for moratorium on foreclosures

About 130 protesters marched north through the Loop this morning calling for a moratorium on mortgage foreclosures.