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White House accuses Republicans of fishing expeditions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Sunday accused Republicans of conducting political "fishing expeditions," while Republican lawmakers showed no let up in attacking President Barack Obama's administration for a culture of what they called cover-up and ...
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American accused of spying reportedly leaves Russia
MOSCOW – The U.S. Embassy employee accused of spying in Moscow flew out of Russia on Sunday, five days after he was ordered to leave the country, NTV television reported. The Kremlin-loyal TV station broadcast video Sunday evening showing Ryan Fogle going through passport control and security at Sheremetyevo International Airport. He also was pictured in the company of embassy staff as he ...
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Jamie Dimon Under Pressure Ahead of Investor Vote
Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of the country's biggest bank, faces a key test this week: His shareholders are voting on whether to let him keep both jobs. It's been just more than a year since his bank, JPMorgan Chase, revealed a surprise trading loss that tarnished its usually stellar reputation in Washington and on Wall Street, and what a difference it has made. Shareholder groups ...
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US Official White House Was Unaware of IRS Misdeeds
President Barack Obama and White House Senior Advisor Dan Pfeiffer, right, react to a reporter's question as they leave the Treasury Department in Washington, Jan. 16, ...
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Asking $190 Million This Is Americas New Most Expensive Home For Sale
Wall Street residents that has earned it a nickname as the hedge fund capital of the country. Now the tony town will be known for something else: as the location of America's most expensive home for sale. Asking an astounding $190 million, Copper Beech Farm has come to market as one of Greenwich's last 'Great Estates,' a designation assigned by ...
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New round of storms could threaten millions of people
violent storms are raking the country's mid section. they are slowly moving east. forecasters have been telling people from iowa to oklahoma, you better hunker down ...
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Officer who shot NY student faced harrowing choice
NEW YORK (AP) -- The police officer who accidentally killed a Long Island college student along with an armed intruder faced the most harrowing decision of a law enforcement career: choosing the split-second moment when the risk is so high that you must act to save a life, says an expert in the ...
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The Caucus White House Aide Calls Criticism of Obama ‘Offensive’
A senior White House adviser mounted a combative defense on Sunday against Republican lawmakers’ accusations of mismanagement, saying that the criticisms of President Obama’s actions and governing style were "offensive" and "absurd." The remarks came from Dan Pfeiffer, a member of the president's inner circle, as he made appearances on all five major network ...
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Google Americas third political party
(Credit: James Martin/CNET) Congress is a dog that won't go for a walk. We can tug at its leash as hard as we want, but it sits in the middle of the sidewalk, barking a defiant "no." It's not a purposeful no. It's just a refusal for the sake of it, couched in principle. Then along comes America's most ambitious politician. No, it's not Paul Ryan or ...
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The top films at the North American box office
May 19 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three-day weekend starting May 17, led by "Star Trek Into Darkness" at No. 1, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Star Trek Into Darkness.............$ 70.6 million 2 (1) Iron Man 3..........................$ 35.2 million 3 (2) The Great Gatsby....................$ 23.4 million ...
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White House Adviser Fires at Fox News Host for “Offensive” Benghazi Question
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 11: White House Communications Director Daniel Pfeiffer listens to U.S. President Barack Obama during a news conference at the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House July 11, 2011 in Washington, DC. Obama discussed the ongoing budget and debit limit negotiations with Congressional Republicans and Democrats. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty ...
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Small Fla. city wonders who won $590.5 million Powerball jackpot
View Photo Associated Press/Ben Margot - A woman prepares to choose her numbers on a lottery ticket Saturday, May 18, 2013, in the Chinatown district in Oakland, Calif. A record Powerball jackpot has climbed to $600 ...
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Out-of-control car crashes into parade crowd
Up to 60 people were injured Saturday after a car plowed into a crowd at the Trail Days Parade in Virginia. A firefighter at the scene was able to reach into the car and turn off the ignition while it was in motion. TODAY's Jenna Wolfe ...
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Commuters stalled in wake of Conn. train accident
It could be days or even longer before the stretch of rail route in Connecticut closed due to a derailment and collision reopens. Authorities are scrambling to put alternative plans in place for the thousands of daily commuters who rely on the route. NBC's Michelle Franzen ...
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First lady to graduates Be willing to fail
First lady Michelle Obama offered advice to high school graduates in Tennessee on Saturday. Speaking about the importance of determination and passion, she told her young audience to "not waste a minute living someone else's dream." TODAY's Jenna Wolfe ...
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Miamis Stadium Issues Cloud Its Bid to Host Super Bowl
Perhaps the most telling handicapping of the contest to host the 50th Super Bowl came in a grammatical Freudian slip from one of the bidders less than two weeks ago. When Rodney Barreto, the South Florida businessman who is leading that ...
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Chicago protest against school closures
Hundreds of parents, students and teachers have marched against school closures in Chicago. The local education authority in US President Barack Obama’s home town plans on closing 54 schools to save money. The decision expected next week would affect at least 50,000 ...
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Russian TV American accused of spying and ordered to leave the country flies out of Moscow
MOSCOW - The U.S. Embassy employee accused of spying in Moscow flew out of Russia on Sunday, five days after he was ordered to leave the country, NTV television reported. The Kremlin-loyal TV station broadcast video Sunday evening showing Ryan Fogle going through passport control and security at Sheremetyevo International Airport. He also was pictured in the company of embassy staff as he ...
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Woman Disputes Story Of Chicago Cop Who Shot Her Dog
CHICAGO (CBS) — Tensions are boiling over in the Norwood Park neighborhood on Chicago’s Northwest Side where an off-duty Chicago police officer shot and killed a dog, reports WBBM’s Nancy ...
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White House aide Pfeiffer IRS actions inexcusable
Dan Pfeiffer said it is a "cardinal rule when you know a situations like these, not for just for this White House but for all White Houses you do not interfere in an independent investigation and you do not do anything to give off the appearance of interference in an independent investigation." A Department of the Treasury inspector general's report found employees at an IRS ...
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30000 flock to Petaluma Calif. for American Graffiti festival
George Lucas ' "American Graffiti" gathered where the film was shot in Petaluma, Calif., to celebrate its 40th anniversary. About 370 classic cars and hot rods were lined up and on display Saturday as part of the Petaluma Salute to American Graffiti event that began Friday, the Santa Rosa (Calif.) Press reported Sunday. Even the 1967 Citroen 2CV driven ...
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New York officer accidentally kills victim of home intrusion
People gather near a home that was invaded early Friday morning, in Uniondale, N.Y.. A Hofstra University student was fatally shot during the home invasion by a police officer. (ROBERT ...
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Heatwave deaths in New York city could rise by up to 22 study shows
New York city could experience up to 22% more deaths from extreme summertime heat in the coming decade under global warming, according to a study of the impact of climate trends.The higher deaths will be partially offset by a reduction in deaths due to the milder winters predicted in Manhattan.Overall, however, the net effect of the new temperature norms ...
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Video A nation of slobs
There was a time when elegant attire wasn't just for the red carpet, but for any event, from dinner to shopping. These days, it seems anything goes. Does that mean we have become a nation of slobs? Nancy Giles ...
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Video White House not living up to promises of transparency Chaffetz says
"Look, this administration says they want to be open and transparent, but they haven't," said Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, criticizing the lack of accountability from the White House on recent controversies involving the IRS and ...
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