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Barack Obama asks Congress for $500 million to fund Syrian rebels

President Barack Obama has asked the Congress to approve $500 million to fund training and equipment for what he described…

10 years ago

US GDP in surprise slump in Q1 2014

According to latest figures, the US economy suffered its worst performance for five years in Q1 2014. The US economy…

10 years ago

US Commerce Department lifts four-decade ban on oil exports

Two companies have received US Commerce Department permission to export oil, after it has been lightly processed - a move…

10 years ago

John Boehner sues Barack Obama over executive actions

House Speaker John Boehner has confirmed he will file a lawsuit against the Obama administration for its use of executive…

10 years ago

Thad Cochran beats Chris McDaniel in Mississippi primary

Republican Senator Thad Cochran has narrowly beaten Tea Party candidate Chris McDaniel in a high-profile primary in Mississippi. Thad Cochran,…

10 years ago

Barack Obama urges Vladimir Putin to stop flow of weapons into Ukraine

President Barack Obama has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the flow of weapons into Ukraine and halt support…

10 years ago

Michelle Obama denies she may run for office after White House

First lady Michelle Obama has denied she may run for office after her family leaves the White House. In an…

10 years ago

Bowe Bergdahl released from Texas military hospital

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl has moved to outpatient care on a Texas military base. The soldier held captive for five years…

10 years ago

Peanut named World’s Ugliest Dog at Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds in Petaluma

Peanut, a two-year-old dog thought to be a Chihuahua-Shitzu mix, triumphed over a host of hairless, hunchbacked rivals and won…

10 years ago

Anthrax exposure: 84 Atlanta-based CDC scientists possibly exposed to live anthrax

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said the number of health workers potentially exposed to anthrax…

10 years ago