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U.S. Senator Joe Manchin Willing To Shut Government Down If Syrian Rebels Are Armed

Bianca Ortega   | Sep 18, 2014 08:59 AM EDT

U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) conveyed his opposition to President Barack Obama's plan to arm the rebels in Syria, saying he is willing to implement a government shutdown over the vote. read more

Obama Firm on Stand: U.S. Will Not Fight Another Ground War in Iraq

Kat De Guzman   | Sep 18, 2014 10:29 AM EDT

United States President Barack Obama reiterated on Wednesday that he will not be sending ground forces into Iraq, despite recommendations from senior military commanders. read more

Warren Criticizes Washington’s Revolving Door, Weiner Dismissal And Cantor’s Wall Street Post

Christl Leong   | Sep 18, 2014 08:31 AM EDT

Sen. Elizabeth Warren reiterated her stance against the revolving door between Washington and Wall Street days after former Democratic Congressman Anthony Weiner dismissed her concerns as petty and overblown. read more

How Scotland's Independence Makes The US Anxious

Des Cambaliza   | Sep 19, 2014 12:35 AM EDT

The United States' relationship with UK would essentially change with the possible spit of Great Britain, experts said. However, the White House kept its sentiments private despite the consequences it would face if Scotland voted "yes" on Thursday. read more

Obama Drags Democrats’ Races In Colorado

Des Cambaliza   | Sep 18, 2014 10:50 PM EDT

In Colorado, United States President Barack Obama appeared to drag re-election prospects of Democrats Senator Mark Udall and Governor John Hickenlooper, according to a recent poll by USA Today/Suffolk University. read more

United States, Iran Resume Meeting on Nuclear Program

Kat De Guzman   | Sep 18, 2014 07:38 AM EDT

Bilateral talks between the U.S. diplomats and Iranian officials regarding the nuclear program in Tehran will resume from Wednesday to Thursday in New York, according to the State Department. read more

Court Charges Australian Terrorist After Foiled Plan of ISIL-Style Public Beheading

Kristina Fernandez   | Sep 18, 2014 03:55 AM EDT

Details of the alleged plot to publicly behead a random Australian have emerged as one of the suspects arrested during last week’s counter-terrorism raids in Sydney appeared in a local court today. read more

Nigeria’s Boko Haram Crowns New Emir In Bama

Bianca Ortega   | Sep 18, 2014 04:23 AM EDT

Nigerian terror group Boko Haram reportedly appointed a new Emir in the town of Bama North. read more

Florida GOP Runs Misleading Ad Claims Against Charlie Crist, Rick Scott Tries To Clarify Attack

Christl Leong   | Sep 18, 2014 03:36 AM EDT

Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday defended his ad campaign which insinuates opponent gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist as a fraud who shares ties with convicted Ponzi scammer Scott Rothstein. read more

Chinese President Xi Meets India’s PM Modi To Boost Bilateral Ties

Kristina Fernandez   | Sep 17, 2014 11:49 PM EDT

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Gujarat, India on Wednesday for a three-day visit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to layout the blueprint of a long-term relationship that carries huge stakes for the rival giants. read more

Birth Control Comments Prompt Arizona Republican Party Vice Chairman To Step Down

Bianca Ortega   | Sep 18, 2014 03:00 AM EDT

Arizona Republican Party vice chairman Russell Pearce stepped down from his position after his comments about birth control stirred controversy among both Democrats and Republicans. read more

Welcome To The Jumble: An Analysis Of What Europe Would Be If All Separatists Got Their Way

David Perry   | Sep 18, 2014 08:51 AM EDT

Should the Scottish choose to secede from their union with England, it could set off a domino effect in other countries wrestling with separatist movements. read more

Use Of Term 'Shylock' Was A Poor Choice --Joe Biden

Ren Benavidez   | Sep 18, 2014 04:16 AM EDT

Vice President Joe Biden issued an apology on Wednesday for calling people who squeeze loans from U.S. military working overseas, saying that it was “poor choice of words.” read more

Australian Authorities Arrest 15 In Major Counterterrorism Raids

Bianca Ortega   | Sep 17, 2014 10:53 PM EDT

Australia conducted a major counterterrorism sweep across Sydney in a major effort to foil a random attack on the country, with 15 people detained by police on Thursday. read more

Scottish Referendum: UK’s Future Hangs In The Balance

Kristina Fernandez   | Sep 17, 2014 10:17 PM EDT

Hours ahead of the Scottish referendum on independence, the fate of the 307-year-old union between Scotland and Britain now rests in the hands of the undecided voters, as latest opinion polls indicate a very tight fight between the"No" and the "Yes" camps. read more

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