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Obama has ‘serious concerns’ about Russia lifting Iran missile ban

Susan Crabtree · April 13, 2015 7:14 pm

John Kasich 2016?

Kelly Cohen · April 13, 2015 7:12 pm

The risk that a weak economy could force the Federal Reserve to return rates to zero is shrinking, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President John Williams said Monday. (AP Photo)

Low risk of Fed returning to zero rates after liftoff, says key official

Joseph Lawler · April 13, 2015 6:30 pm

President Obama is evaluating a recommendation by the State Department on whether to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism and will likely make a decision in the next few days. (AP Photo)

Decision on removing Cuba from terror list in ‘coming days’

Susan Crabtree · April 13, 2015 6:15 pm

Obama backs Clinton’s opening campaign message

Susan Crabtree · April 13, 2015 5:43 pm

Sanctions against IranÂ could become a complication as the U.S. tries to normalize its relationship with the Shiite theocracy.Â (AP Photo)Â

Here are states with their own Iran sanctions

Kelly Cohen · April 13, 2015 5:22 pm

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Monday national security has become the top issue Republicans are looking promote in the upcoming government spending bill, and it may end up replacing efforts to defund Planned Parenthood. (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke)

McCarthy promises House vote on Iran bill

Susan Ferrechio · April 13, 2015 4:47 pm

Rubio said his intention wasn't to promise voters a perfect life, but to tell them they could have a remarkably improved and more comfortable life under his policy approach. (Getty Images File)

Marco Rubio jumps in, will leave Senate

David M. Drucker · April 13, 2015 4:30 pm

A Swiss-based energy firm is planning natural gas plants in states impacted by coal plant closures. (iStock)

Energy and Environment

European firm eyes opportunity as U.S. coal plants close

John Siciliano · April 13, 2015 3:51 pm

In this undated file photo a Russian S-300 anti-aircraft missile system is on display at an undisclosed location in Russia. The Kremlin says Russia has lifted its ban on the delivery of a sophisticated air defense missile system to Iran. Russia signed the $800 million contract to sell Iran the S-300 missile system in 2007, but later suspended their delivery because of strong objections from the United States and Israel. The decree signed Monday, April 13, 2015, by President Vladimir Putin allows for the delivery of the missiles. (AP Photo/File)

Russia lifts ban on sending sophisticated missiles to Iran

Kelly Cohen · April 13, 2015 3:00 pm

"The key parameters for the agreement that was announced April 2 in Switzerland provide a technically sound path for certifying Iran's nuclear program as peaceful, quickly determining if it is not and providing the breathing room needed to respond appropriately," Moniz wrote in an op-ed. (AP Photo)

National Security

Moniz: Iran framework is a long-term solution to nuclear issue

Charles Hoskinson · April 13, 2015 2:06 pm

Interior overview of the Hunter College Spring 2014 Commencement at Radio City Music Hall on May 27, 2014 in New York City.Â Despite making up only 32 percent of the workforce, college-educated workers produce more than 50 percent of the nation's economic output, according to a new study by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.

Jobs market improves for college-educated workers

Kelly Cohen · April 13, 2015 1:07 pm