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GOP struggles as Homeland shutdown looms

Divided Republicans are searching for a way out of an impasse over immigration that is threatening to shut down the Homeland Security Department within days.

Survey: Uninsured rate hit new low in 2014

The share of Americans without health insurance dropped to its lowest level in seven years in 2014.

Nielsen: Oscars viewers down 16 percent

Oscar viewership was down 16 percent from last year and reached its lowest point since 2009.

Lawmaker asks if swallowed camera be used for female exam

An Idaho lawmaker received a brief lesson on female anatomy after asking if a woman can swallow a small camera for doctors to conduct a remote gynecological exam.

Alaska becomes 3rd state with legal marijuana

Alaska on Tuesday became the third U.S. state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, but organizers don't expect any public celebrations since it remains illegal to smoke marijuana in public.

VA's 'choice' program for health care off to slow start

Far fewer veterans than expected are taking advantage of a new law aimed at making it easier for them to get private health care and avoid the long waits that have plagued Department of Veterans Affairs facilities nationwide.

Tobacco giants resist harsh admissions about smoking

Never underestimate the staying power of big tobacco.

New woes for HealthCare.gov: Wrong tax info sent out

In a new setback for the health care law and the people it's supposed to help, the government said Friday it made a tax-reporting error that's fouling up the filings of nearly a million Americans.

IS bombers kill dozens in Libyan suicide attacks

Islamic State militants unleashed suicide bombings Friday in eastern Libya, killing at least 40 people.

US: Ready to walk away from Iran nuclear talks

With only weeks left to the deadline to reach a first-stage nuclear deal with Iran, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Saturday that "significant gaps" remained.

Pentagon chief: US considering slowing exit from Afghanistan

The United States is considering slowing its military exit from Afghanistan by keeping a larger-than-planned troop presence this year and next.

Prosecution expert says 'American Sniper' suspect not insane

An ex-Marine charged with shooting "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle and another man was not legally insane, a prosecution expert said.

FDA issues warning as peanuts found in cumin spice

Hundreds of products are being pulled from store shelves after traces of peanut were found in ground cumin spice.

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.

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