The president huddled in the Oval Office with Republican and Democratic leaders for more than an hour Wednesday.
Karen Beaudoin
Mandzukic scores 2 as Croatia beats Cameroon 4-0
Croatia now has its future in its own hands. If they beat Mexico on Monday, they will advance to the second round.
California lawmakers reject sugary drink warnings
The bill would have made the state the first in the nation to require warning labels on sodas.
Deepening crisis in Iraq
Baghdad lurches toward a renewed cycle of sectarian slaughter after the bodies of a Sunni cleric and his aides are found in a morgue.
No need for tons of fat in this sweet potato salad
Sweet potatoes are a good source of fiber that’s also high in calcium, folate, potassium and beta-carotene.
Tea takes its place at the table
Tea shops opening around Maine focus on good sourcing, fine blends and the perfectly steeped cup.