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Kerry: US-led Coalition on the Road to Destroying Islamic State

President Obama’s special envoy for the coalition, retired Marine General John Allen, said he expects a major Iraqi-led counter-offensive against the IS group in coming weeks.

57th annual Grammy Awards - Feb. 8, 2015

Obama Calls Dalai Lama 'Good Friend', Inspiration

In comments at National Prayer Breakfast, president says Tibet's exiled spiritual leader is a 'powerful example of what it means to practice compassion'.

Washington Economist: 2016 Budget Fails to Cut Nation's Debt

An independent economic think tank says the U.S. President Barack Obama's proposed federal budget comes with good intentions but does too little to cut the nation's rising debt.

Defense Swallows Nearly 15 Percent of Obama's Budget Proposal

President Barack Obama's $4 trillion budget includes $585 billion to sustain his national security and defense strategies.

Super Bowl XLIX

Romney Will Not Run for President in 2016

Possible reason behind decision: as Mitt Romney sought to rally support, several of his past fundraisers reportedly told him they are backing former Florida Governor Jeb Bush

Super Bowl Ads Compete for Eyes on TV, Web

A 30-second ad in this year’s Super Bowl costs a whopping $4.5 million

Republicans Look to Boost Image Before 2016 Election

Republicans took control of Congress this month, following sweeping victories in House and Senate races last November. Republicans are excited not only about the next two years, but about their prospects in the 2016 presidential race, which will effectively begin later this year.

Obama Address Focuses on Economic Rebound, Lifting the Middle Class​​

President Barack Obama took his arguments to the American public in his State of the Union address, focusing on a surging economy and his plans to strengthen the middle class.

Snowstorm Sweeps Northeastern US