Check out this dizzying exchange with the State Department Spokeswoman Jen Psaki and Associated Press reporter Matt Lee on Tuesday. TRANSCRIPT: QUESTION: In response to the first question about Senator McCain’s comments, you gave – you said “our position has
State Department Spokeswoman Jen Psaki was forced to respond to criticisms from Associated Press reporter Matt Lee on Tuesday when Lee mocked the administration for trusting the Russian government in upcoming talks. The State Department announced that Secretary Kerry would
Center for investigative reporting: Thirteen years ago, the University of California changed its ban on flying business or first class on the university’s dime, adding a special exception for employees with a medical need. What followed at UCLA was an
(AP) Maj. Hasan: Evidence will show ‘I am the shooter’By NOMAAN MERCHANT and PAUL J. WEBERAssociated PressFORT HOOD, TexasThe Army psychiatrist accused in the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood targeted fellow soldiers in a meticulously planned attack that included
(AP) Officials: Car bombs kill 31 people in IraqBy SAMEER N. YACOUBAssociated PressBAGHDADA wave of bombings, mainly targeting markets in and near Baghdad, killed 31 people on Tuesday, officials said, the latest in a surge of violence that has gripped
(AP) State Dept. orders evacuation of embassy in YemenBy DEB RIECHMANNAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe State Department on Tuesday ordered the U.S. Embassy in Yemen evacuated as a result of the threat by al-Qaida that has triggered temporary shutdowns of 19 American diplomatic
(AP) Calif couple charged in Qatar for daughter’s deathBy GILLIAN FLACCUSAssociated PressLOS ANGELESA married couple from Los Angeles have been jailed in the Middle East on a charge of murder with intent and are being accused of starving their 8-year-old
A gunman open fired at a town hall event in Ross Township, PA, on Monday evening, killing three people before a local government official subdued and shot him, reportedly with his own gun. “At least three people were killed when
(AP) Teen pleads guilty in Utah soccer ref deathBy BRADY McCOMBSAssociated PressSALT LAKE CITYA teenager charged with killing a Utah soccer referee because he didn’t like the man’s call during a game pleaded guilty Monday to a charge of homicide
(AP) Drunk walking leads to pedestrians fatalitiesBy JOAN LOWYAssociated PressWASHINGTONDrinking and walking can be as deadly as drinking and driving. New data on pedestrian fatalities show a third of the pedestrians killed in 2011 had blood alcohol levels above the
A new study of late night humor has the Associated Press marveling at how the tide has turned from Republican to Democratic targets this year. A quick glance at the facts, and the context, tells the real story–a wire service
(AP) State Dept: Posts in 19 countries to remain closedBy ALICIA A. CALDWELLAssociated PressWASHINGTONAmid online “chatter” about terror threats, U.S. diplomatic posts in 19 cities in the Muslim world will be closed at least through the end of this week,
(AP) Kennedy wins Padres debut, 6-3 over YankeesBy BERNIE WILSONAP Sports WriterSAN DIEGOIan Kennedy won his San Diego debut, his first victory in more than two months, and Everth Cabrera, facing a 50-game suspension in baseball’s latest drug scandal, had
(AP) US posts in 19 countries will remain closedBy ALICIA A. CALDWELLAssociated PressWASHINGTON The State Department says U.S. diplomatic posts in 19 countries in the Muslim world will be closed through Saturday “out of an abundance of caution.” State Department
(AP) Libyan deputy PM resigns citing ‘policy failure’By ESAM MOHAMEDAssociated PressTRIPOLI, LibyaLibya’s deputy prime minister says he has resigned due to failed government policies and deterioration of security following a string of assassinations. The prime minister’s office said Sunday it
(AP) A-Rod says he’s ready to rejoin Yanks, play MondayBy RONALD BLUM and ROB MAADDIAP Sports WritersNEW YORKAlex Rodriguez brushed aside any worries about a pending suspension, saying he’s headed to Chicago and plans to play for the New York
(AP) Bay Area commuters brace for another BART strikeBy MIHIR ZAVERI and TERENCE CHEAAssociated PressOAKLAND, Calif.More ferries and buses will be deployed to get commuters across San Francisco Bay. Carpool lanes will be open all day, not just for rush
(AP) Obama: No tax reform without spending to spur jobsBy JOSH LEDERMANAssociated PressWASHINGTONPresident Barack Obama says there are no gimmicks to grow the economy _ just difficult steps that require Washington’s focus. In his weekly radio and Internet address, Obama
(AP) USS Indianapolis survivors attend last big reunionBy RICK CALLAHANAssociated PressINDIANAPOLISMore than a dozen men who survived the worst sea disaster in U.S. naval history _ the World War II sinking of the USS Indianapolis _ have gathered in the
(AP) House OKs 40th effort to repeal health lawBy ALAN FRAMAssociated PressWASHINGTONFor the 40th time, Republicans pushed legislation through the House on Friday targeting President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, this one a bill preventing the Internal Revenue Service from
(AP) Clients drop $180 for bird poop facials at NYC spaVERENA DOBNIKAssociated PressNEW YORKBird poop for beauty? That’s what goes into facials at a luxury spa where the traditional Japanese treatment using imported Asian nightingale excrement mixed with rice bran
(AP) Fort Hood shooting suspect renounces citizenshipFORT HOOD, TexasDays before he’s set to go on trial, the Army psychiatrist charged in the Fort Hood shooting rampage released more of his writings about America and Islam. Foxnews.com on Thursday posted documents
(AP) Monday MLB drug deal deadline as playoffs loomBy RONALD BLUMAP Sports WriterNEW YORKLooming playoffs could force an end to negotiations in baseball’s latest drug scandal as pressure builds to impose penalties so stars can still make the postseason. Monday
(AP) Russia will enforce anti-gay law during OlympicsBy LAURA MILLSAssociated PressMOSCOWRussia will enforce a new law cracking down on gay rights activism when it hosts international athletes and fans during the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, the country’s sports minister said
(AP) Bacon fries on pavement as heat wave grips ChinaBy The Associated PressSHANGHAIIt’s been so hot in China that people are grilling shrimp on manhole covers, eggs are hatching without incubators and a highway billboard has mysteriously caught fire by
