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Some signs of tension emerge among Islamic State militants

As the Islamic State group tries to expand and take root across the Middle East, it is struggling in Syria.

Facing militant threat, Corker shoulders matters of war

Two years ago, Sen. Bob Corker wondered aloud whether the standstill Senate was worth a grown man's time.

SNL cast member: Eddie Murphy said no to Cosby sketch

A lingering letdown for fans after Eddie Murphy's half-hearted display on the recent "Saturday Night Live" bash has been rekindled by a report of what might have been: Murphy impersonating Bill Cosby.

Poll: Most Americans favor a higher minimum wage

Most Americans support increasing the minimum wage, as well as requiring employers to provide paid sick leave and parental leave, according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll.

To fight extremism, Obama calls on US to embrace its Muslims

In the fight against violent extremism, President Barack Obama has argued the U.S. has one thing going for it that Europe doesn't: a long tradition of warmly embracing its immigrants, including Muslims.

Man sells watch he found at secondhand store for $35,000

A watch collector spotted a rare Swiss timepiece in a Phoenix secondhand store, bought it on sale for $5.99 and then sold it for $35,000.

For many, cash saved at gas pump is staying in pockets

In recent months, the stage seemed set for American consumers to do what they've traditionally done best: Spend money -- and drive the economy.

Amid measles outbreak, few rules on teacher vaccinations

While much of the attention in the ongoing measles outbreak has focused on student vaccination requirements and exemptions, less attention has been paid to another group in the nation's classrooms: Teachers and staff members.

W.Va. oil train derailment was 1 of 3 with safer tank cars

The fiery derailment of a train carrying crude oil in West Virginia is one of three in the past year involving tank cars that already meet a higher safety standard than what federal law requires.

Immigrants disappointed but not deterred by judge's ruling

Immigrants expressed disappointment Tuesday after a federal judge put a hold on President Barack Obama's plan to protect more than 4 million people living illegally in the U.S. from deportation.

Obama view of US role in Arab world challenged by crises

President Barack Obama's view of the U.S. role in the Middle East and North Africa is being challenged by deepening crises in the very countries he has seen as models for his approach to the volatile region: Iraq, Syria, Yemen and Libya.

Mardi Gras: Last tipsy revelers sent home, trash swept up

Mardi Gras 2015 is officially over and the last tipsy revelers in New Orleans have been cleared from city streets.

Holder to make case for success of drug sentencing policies

The share of federal drug offenders subject to mandatory minimum sentences that critics call unduly harsh has plunged in the last year.

Push to boost defense spending puts GOP in budget bind

Pressing Pentagon demands in a time of terror threats and Islamic State militants have put newly empowered congressional Republicans in a bind.

Federal judge stalls Obama's executive action on immigration

A federal judge in South Texas has temporarily blocked President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration.

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