Study: Phoenix, Detroit among cities with highest growth in poverty
While the U.S. economy has been growing in recent years, some cities have not seen as many positive gains, statistics show.
State Dept. approves $1.2B sale of helicopters, missiles to Mexico
The State Department has approved a foreign military sale to Mexico of MH-60R Seahawk multi-mission helicopters, as well as missiles, radars and machine guns.
Treasury eases sanctions on Russian aluminum firm tied to Putin
The U.S. Treasury announced Monday the easing of sanctions on a Russian aluminum producer Rusal — a firm with ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Michigan woman wins environmental award for Flint water activism
The Goldman Environmental Foundation on Monday announced the winners of its top prize — including a woman who was active in the Flint, Mich., water crisis.
Watch live: Sarah Sanders holds White House news briefing
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders is scheduled to give an on-camera press briefing Monday.
Police use stun gun on American Airlines flight after altercation
Police used a stun gun to control a man on an American Airlines plane over the weekend, later arresting him for what officials said was inappropriate behavior.
Obama to visit South Africa in July for Mandela speech
Former President Barack Obama will speak at the Nelson Mandela lecture in South Africa this summer, a day before the famed South African leader’s birthday.
Colorful spiral galaxies collide in new Hubble video
In a newly released Hubble video, a pair of stunning spiral galaxies can be seen merging.
Sears CEO makes offer to spin off store divisions for funding
Hedge fund manager and Sears CEO Eddie Lampert has offered to buy some of the department store’s businesses to raise funds for the struggling company.
4 living former presidents, 3 first ladies pose for photo at Bush funeral
Nearly every living former U.S. president and three former first ladies posed for a rare photograph over the weekend at the funeral for Barbara Bush.
