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Obama shakes hands with Castro. Should he have snubbed Cuban leader?Cuba's Raúl Castro was in the meet-and-greet line of world leaders assembled in Johannesburg for the Nelson Mandela memorial service, and Obama shook his hand. What have other US presidents when facing communist leaders?
Obama expected to speak at Mandela memorial. Joe Biden, not so much.President Obama is off to South Africa for a global extravaganza honoring Nelson Mandela. Joe Biden got left behind – but is that so bad?
'Creepy Uncle Sam' doubles down on Snapchat! Is he scaring Millennials from Obamacare?The Creepy Uncle Sam ad campaign has taken conservatives' anti-Obamacare message to Millennials. Polls suggest young Americans might be open to the message.
NSA infiltrated online games. Was 'World of Spycraft' effort smart or a waste?According to the latest leak from former NSA contractor Edward Snowden, massive multi-player online video games have been targeted for years, though for only very modest intelligence gains.
Rand Paul: My wife says 'no' to presidential bidRand Paul is near the head of the pack of Republicans considering a run for the presidency in 2016. But Senator Paul's wife, Kelley Ashby, is giving that possibility a thumbs down, and she may have the last word.
Unemployment rate drops: how to read Friday's jobs reportThe unemployment rate dipped to a five-year low of 7 percent in November. That’s good. But that figure does not really measure the total number of out-of-work Americans.
Obama can't have an iPhone. The reason might (not) surprise you!Obama bemoans ban on a presidential iPhone. It's just one more thing over which he has no control.
What's Sen. Mark Pryor doing with Bible in new campaign ad?Sen. Mark Pryor is an endangered species – an Arkansas Democrat in Congress. He calls the Bible his 'North Star' in a new campaign ad that downplays his Democratic allegiances.
Why Obamacare will never enroll all AmericansNearly half of Republicans will opt to pay a fine rather than enroll in Year 1 of Obamacare, according to a new poll. That is likely to change in years ahead, but the ranks of the uninsured are not going away, forecasts say.
HealthCare.gov: Does Obama think victory is at hand?The performance of HealthCare.gov, the Obamacare website, appears significantly improved, and President Obama will point that out Tuesday. But it's unclear whether crucial – though less apparent – fixes have been made.
Amazon plans drone delivery. Will Feds approve?Amazon may eventually have drones deliver everything from shoes to consumer electronics. The FAA has been working to integrate civilian drones into US airspace, but that could take awhile.
Like millions of holiday shoppers, President Obama does his bit for the economyObama's Thanksgiving weekend: Pardon a turkey, keep an eye on HealthCare.gov, sit down for a Barbara Walters interview, buy a bunch of books to highlight 'Small Business Saturday.'
- 'Obamacare' vs. 'Affordable Care Act': Does the name matter?
The Obama administration appears to again prefer 'Affordable Care Act,' whereas previously, the president had embraced the label 'Obamacare.'
Obama speaks at DreamWorks: How liberal is Hollywood?President Obama is attending several fundraisers in California. When tracking political money for a particular industry, it’s good to look at group contributions in addition to individual donors.
Most Americans back Obama on Iran nuclear deal – for now, anywayPresident Obama faces a tough fight in winning congressional approval for the agreement worked out on Iran's nuclear capabilities. But polls show that most Americans favor that kind of deal.
John F. Kennedy: Why books were a big part of his lifeJohn F. Kennedy was a voracious reader – mostly history, including Winston Churchill’s books, which helped shape his character. But he loved Ian Fleming’s James Bond spy novels too.
Why is John F. Kennedy still so popular?John F. Kennedy had his flaws and made mistakes during his presidency. But he perfectly embodied a bygone era of boundless American optimism.
Obama visits Kennedy grave. Why isn't JFK buried in Boston?In the immediate aftermath of the JFK assassination, many assumed Kennedy would be buried in Massachusetts. On Wednesday, President Obama and others will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
Liz Cheney hit by sister for opposing gay marriage. Will that matter in Wyoming?On Fox News Sunday, Senate candidate Liz Cheney said she favors 'traditional marriage.' Liz's sister Mary, married to another woman with whom she's raising two children, fired back on Facebook.
Obamas, Clintons to visit JFK grave. Is Kennedy legacy still potent politics?Fifty years after his death voters still often rank John F. Kennedy as the best of modern presidents. He's an icon every subsequent American chief executive has had to deal with.
