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Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan has wrapped up a week of meetings with senators.

National Intelligence Director Dennis Blair has resigned, reportedly at President Barack Obama's request.

One company believes there is plenty of oil in the Holy Land and they intend to find it.

The return on Sunday marks Lisa P. Jackson's third visit since the oil started gushing from a blown-out undersea well more than a month ago.

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said North Korea must face consequences for sinking a South Korean warship.

The cross apparently was put up during the night and nobody has claimed responsibility.

Unemployment rates fell in a majority of states last month as improved economic conditions spurred hiring.

Stocks have turned higher a day after posting their biggest drops in more than a year.

A Texas state board will cast a critical vote on history textbook standards Friday, which could impact the entire country.

The president of Mexico called on U.S. leaders to enact immigration changes that "fix a broken and inefficient system" and reduces the causes for migration.

Tensions over immigration reform and border enforcement continue to escalate following the passage of Arizona's tough new immigration law.