Panama high court OKs corruption probe of ex-president
By JUAN ZAMORANO Panama’s Supreme Court voted Wednesday to open a corruption probe against former President Ricardo Martinelli, a move likely to rally popular support in a nation where the…
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Obama proposes publicly funded community college for all
By NEDRA PICKLER President Barack Obama wants publicly funded community college available to all Americans, a sweeping proposal that would make higher education as accessible as a high school diploma…
GOP focus for Congress: Cut deficit, don’t stumble
By ALAN FRAM In the first Republican-dominated Congress to confront President Barack Obama, GOP leaders will focus on bolstering the economy and cutting the budget — and oh yes, avoiding…
Euro sinks after Draghi gives another stimulus hint
By PAN PYLAS The euro fell Friday to a 4 ½-year low against the dollar after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi indicated the bank could soon back a government…
10 things to watch in ’15 ahead of 2016 campaign
There’s a whole year of campaigning, positioning and politicking to go before the next campaign for president kicks off with the Iowa Caucus in early 2016. Here’s a look at…
Ariz. sheriff aims to halt Obama immigration order
By PETE YOST A gadfly attorney and an Arizona county sheriff want to halt President Barack Obama’s immigration order in the first courtroom battle over an initiative designed to spare…
Reformers target traffic courts in Ferguson
By ALAN SCHER ZAGIER In the aftermath of Michael Brown’s death, legal activists suggested that some of the raw anger that erupted in suburban St. Louis had its roots in…
OBAMA SIGNING FARM BILL THAT TRIMS FOOD STAMPS
By NEDRA PICKLER In this June 23, 2012 photo, Michigan State University professor of entomology Rufus Isaacs, left, talks to visitors at Bee-Palooza event in East Lansing, Mich. When President…