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Three months after President Bush raised the idea of allowing U.S. troops to transfer education benefits to relatives, the White House has finally sent a formal proposal to Capitol Hill.

Hillary Rodham clinton toured the birthplace of Mother's Day in rural West Virginia, offering Democrats a subtle reminder Sunday that her fading candidacy remains strong among women and blue-collar, white voters.

In December 2005, Republicans were poised to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling, an achievement they had sought for decades. Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) had attached the provision to a must-pass defense spending bill and threatened to...

PHOENIX (AP) -- Republican John McCain, reaching out to both independents and green-minded social conservatives, argues that global warming is undeniable and the country must take steps to bring it under control while adhering to free-market principles....

Republican John McCain argues that global warming is undeniable and the country must take steps to bring it under control while adhering to free-market principles.

What happens when you invite an openly gay episcopal bishop to participate in a panel alongside conservative Christians who have called homosexuality a sin and treated it like a disease that needs a cure? That's easy — the panel gets canceled.

Designers of a new arena in St. Louis thought they were doing a good thing by putting more toilets in the women's restrooms. But that may be a violation of Missouri law, according to architecture professor Kathryn Anthony.

The U.S. government operated 100 boarding schools for Native American on and off reservations. One expert says the schools were part of a strategy to conquer Indians. Students who attended them were required to talk and dress as mainstream Americans.

Politicians are known for delivering a scripted message. Those who stray far from their prepared remarks often find themselves in trouble. But a select few who dare — think Winston Churchill or Daniel Webster — can make a point with their quick wit.

West Virginia hold its Democratic primary Tuesday. Hillary clinton is expected to win handily. But the election comes as clinton's chances to win the Democratic nomination shrink day to day. Barack Obama's big win in North Carolina last week has re-energized his campaign and sent a flurry of superdelegates to his camp. Co-host Renee Montagne talks to NPR News Analyst Cokie Roberts about Clinton's chances.