
Today in history: It’s German-American Day
Originally known as"German Day," the holiday was celebrated for the first time in Philadelphia in 1883.

Cuba-U.S. Relations: Next stop, Congress
The Cuban position is that there are still things the Obama administration can do by executive order to move things forward.

After Oregon shooting, Obama pleads for new gun control measures
"As I said just a few months ago, and I said a few months before that, our thoughts and prayers are not enough."

Emergency response needed to stop attack on Pastors for Peace
Time is of the essence to reverse the IRS plan to revoke this group's tax exempt status.

New Yorkers protest hedge fund-backed charter school ad
Parents, civil rights leaders, elected officials, clergy and advocacy groups rallied outside the NYC Department of Education HQ.

