After long silence, Mattis denounces Trump and military response to crisis

What’s the economic impact of a government shutdown?

How ‘The Wall’ could kill a Texas city

Out of spotlight, tribes keep fighting Dakota pipeline

As Israel turns 70, many young American Jews turn away

How a rapper’s radio interview revealed a Saudi soft power campaign

An Obama-era national security adviser argues for diversity as Trump appoints McMaster

Washington, D.C., woman becomes queen of Ghana village

Washington was once quite literally a ‘cesspool’

Families that are deported after crossing the border say they return home feeling hopeless and desperate

GOP takes House, looks to future

The writer behind the hit movie, ‘Philomena,’ shares his secret to storytelling

Woman is killed after leading police on a chase from the White House to the Capitol

Bike sharing programs transform transportation in cities

Solutions for Curbing the Shadow Government

Investigation uncovers little regulation of fertilizer plants

Chinese youth applying for deportation deferral at slower-than-expected rate

Taxi-hailing apps offer unexpected benefit to minority riders

Why the Russian Plan to Contain Syria’s Chemical Weapons Just Might Work

The Dreams of the Undocumented Community

Teenage Ethiopian Americans bring parents’ music to life

Vietnamese Americans help Vietnamese bloggers stay one step ahead of authorities

Documentary sheds light on hidden HIV/AIDS epidemic in American south

Iona Rozeal Brown creates Afro-Japanese art mashup

While 11 million people may live in U.S. illegally — the impact extends to millions more

Marking Earth Day with look-back at where it started

United Arab Emirates makes Missouri town beneficiary of expanded endeavor on foreign aid

Second inaugural addressess typically shorter, rarely well-remembered

Ancient Persian religion on the decline in Pakistan

MAP: Officials urge caution, warn of danger as Hurricane Sandy becomes ‘Frankenstorm’

VIDEO: Somber memorial mark 11th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks

New research finds Massachusetts a leader in energy conservation

Sports owners split among Democrats, Republicans; among players, less division

New documentary seeks an end to AIDS in black America

Congress, Attorney General in stare-down over contempt, executive privilege

Research suggests ocean garbage patches may be bigger than once believed

Arts advocate critical of Obama’s Turnaround Arts Initiative for select U.S. schools

VIDEO: Obama outlines proposals to combat global atrocities, rights violations

Mitt Romney wins big on Tuesday night

State Department needs your help to find 5 (fake) criminals — using social media

Romney picks up major endorsement from Florida’s Sen. Marco Rubio

Romney wins convincing victory in Illinois primary

Moderate politicians beat hasty retreat from halls of U.S. Congress

Scientists rush to save exotic frogs from spreading disease

Somalia’s plight often overlooked among global trouble spots

GOP-backed transportation bill slashes funding for cycling, pedestrian facilities

Some Libertarians worry Ron Paul giving the wrong impression of their ideas

House rejects Senate bill extending unemployment benefits, payroll tax cut

EPA acknowledges link between fracking, well pollution in Wyoming

Tawakul Karman set to receive Nobel Peace Prize

In the shadow of the Pentagon, businesses concerned over defense spending cuts

Newt Gingrich takes his step into presidential primary limelight

Asperger’s used as defense in hacking case

Joy essential ingredient in party music from rural El Salvador

Foreclosed homes for homeless families

Barack Obama’s press conference

The congressional races to watch

A new approach to a housing program

Majority of Latino voters support Barack Obama