Defense

U.S. halts training for new Afghan army recruits

Move comes after string of "green-on-blue" attacks.

Oversight

Romney camp strikes deal on delegates to avoid floor fight

Activists were enraged by an attempt to change rules for delegate selection for the 2016 election.

Defense

Two U.S. soldiers killed by Afhgan army member

Afghan police and military have killed 42 coalition members this year, including 12 in the last month.

Defense

Navy SEAL to release tell-all on bin Laden raid

Navy and National Security Council say that the author did not seek approval for the book.

Oversight

‘First dog’ Bo now on diet

President warns kids not to drop any scraps on the floor.

Defense

Afghanistan war has claimed 2,000 U.S. military

It took nine years to reach 1,000 deaths, but only 27 months to reach the next 1,000.

Oversight

GOP platform: No rape and incest exception for abortion

The document must be approved by delegates to the Republican convention.

Oversight

Obama: Biden 'chains' remarks no big deal

The President says the comment should be looked at in context.

Oversight

CIA chief says he 'will not seek' elected office

Spokesman ends speculation Petraeus would be willing to serve as Romney's vice president.

Management

Obama: Gun laws should be 'common sense'

Firearms regulations 'shouldn't be controversial,' president says in New Orleans.

Oversight

Obama: 'shocked and saddened' by theater killings

White House issues response to shooting in Colorado movie theater.

Management

Washington monument may stay closed until 2014

Repairs have not yet begun, but could start this fall.

Defense

Six U.S. soldiers killed in Afghanistan attack

Attacks also kill 16 civilians, five policemen and two coalition members on Sunday.

Oversight

Holder says GOP has made him ‘proxy’ for Obama

U.S. attorney general says recent contempt vote was not about documents.

Management

Romney: Obama attacks over public employees 'absurd'

Teachers, firefighters and police officers aren't federal, the candidate says.

Management

Largest insurer to keep parts of 'Obamacare,' regardless of court ruling

UnitedHealthcare expected to announce it will offer no-fee preventative care and insure children until age 26.