Clinton: It's time to seize an `American Moment'

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton asserted Wednesday that the Obama administration's approach to foreign policy is beginning to pay important dividends.

PROMISES, PROMISES: Few black Coast Guard cadets

At his inaugural parade a half-century ago, President John F. Kennedy watched the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's marching unit pass him on Pennsylvania Avenue and declared it unacceptable. Not one cadet was black, he told an aide, and something ought be done about it.

US terror training in Yemen reflects wider program

U.S. special operations forces are expanding their training of the Yemeni military as the Obama administration broadens its program to counter terrorism in countries reluctant to harbor a visible American military presence.

Former NM gov is little known but has big ideas

Despite two terms as governor of New Mexico and recent visits to 26 states, most Americans have never heard of Gary Johnson.

Obama to pitch trio of economic proposals

President Barack Obama is pitching a trio of economic proposals Wednesday in an effort to show the public he's taking action to spur economic growth.

Fewer Democratic candidates seeking Obama's help

President Barack Obama doesn't go there anymore.

POLITICAL INSIDER: GOP voters outnumber Dems

Looking for yet another sign Democrats are in trouble? Take note of who is showing up to vote in the primaries.

Mont. tea party removes leader after anti-gay post

The president of a Montana tea party group has been kicked out of the organization for an exchange on his Facebook page that appeared to condone violence against homosexuals.

Ariz. Green Party sues to block 'sham candidates'

The Arizona Green Party is asking a judge to kick more than half of the group's nominees off the November ballot.

Rep. Frank slams town hall foe in Mass. debate

U.S. Rep. Barney Frank slammed his Democratic primary challenger and former town hall foe for comparing President Barack Obama to Adolf Hitler during a debate Tuesday night.

Paul's first TV ad highlights work as physician

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Rand Paul is back in scrubs for his first TV ad of the fall campaign, declaring: "I'm a physician, not a career politician."

Chicago Mayor Daley says he's served his last term

Mayor Richard M. Daley, who wielded more control over Chicago than anyone but his father decades before, said Tuesday he will not seek re-election, bringing a surprising end to a dynasty whose name became synonymous with the city's legendary political machine.

Grim outlook for Democrats puts House up for grabs

Their control of the House in peril, Democrats are scratching to survive in races all across the country. Disgruntled voters, a sluggish economy and vanishing enthusiasm for President Barack Obama have put 75 seats or more _ the vast majority held by Democrats _ at risk of changing hands.

Clinton calls plan to burn Quran 'disgraceful act'

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Tuesday called a Florida church's threat to burn copies of the Muslim holy book to mark the ninth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks a "disrespectful, disgraceful act."

NATO says Afghan forces can take control next year

U.S.-led NATO troops in Afghanistan should be able to start handing off responsibility for security to the Kabul government sometime next year, Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Tuesday.

AP Exclusive: Murkowski says she's not a quitter

A week after conceding the tight GOP primary to Joe Miller, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she's not a quitter and is "still in this game."

Obama congratulates Australian PM on forming govt

President Barack Obama has congratulated Julia Gillard on becoming Australia's newest prime minister and on forming a government after a 17-day deadlock.

DOJ investigating at least 5 anti-Muslim acts

The Justice Department is investigating a handful of apparently anti-Muslim incidents in four states, including the stabbing of a Muslim cab driver in New York City.

Obama sets news conference for 11 a.m. EDT Friday

President Barack Obama's news conference on Friday is set for 11 a.m. Eastern time.

Holder: Quran burning idiotic and dangerous

Attorney General Eric Holder is calling the planned burning of the Quran at a Florida church idiotic and dangerous.