“Jobs are being created, just not fast enough,” the president said.

It sounds like a political grudge match for the ages: Rep. Charles Rangel defending his seat against Adam Clayton Powell IV.

in every corner of America, communities will commemorate the day, ringing bells, offering prayers and serving others.

A new Obama administration edict requires that the oil be tested before it can be cleaned, according to a response plan obtained by The Associated Press.

Few in this impoverished and often rudderless country know who he really is, what he stands for or what's driving him to seek the presidency.

Despite broad support, legislation stalled in the Senate again amid partisan bickering.

The Senate confirmed Elena Kagan as the Supreme Court's 112th justice and the fourth woman.

Educators are hoping the Fifth Quarter program makes a difference in student achievement this year.

The relationship between members of the Congressional Black Caucus and Obama has frayed.

Something is seriously wrong with this country when parents won’t let their children watch a speech on education.

Despite birthers' claims, 49 years ago today - on American soil - Barack Hussein Obama Jr. was born.

Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick lost her bid for an eighth term.

When rigid rules and zero-tolerance policies are enacted, black boys are far more likely to end up in the principal’s office.