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Judge Blocks Arkansas Law Banning Abortions After 12 Weeks

A federal judge on Friday temporarily halted a new Arkansas law banning most abortions after 12 weeks pregnancy, which is considered one of the most restrictive in the nation.

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U.S. Treasury To Free Up $260 Bln To Avoid Debt Cap

The Obama administration on Friday notified Congress it was prepared to take a series of steps to free up about $260 billion so it can keep paying the nation's bills once a temporary suspension in the government's debt ceiling lapses this weekend.

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Political Storm Over IRS Targeting Scandal Shifts To U.S. Congress

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U.S. Senate panel approves farm bill that expands crop insurance

The Senate Agriculture Committee approved a farm bill on Tuesday, costing $500 billion over a decade, that would expand the scope of the federally subsidized crop insurance program and modestly trim spending on food stamps for the poor.

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Accused Cleveland Kidnapper to enter plea

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U.S. Attorney General Holder Recused Himself From Media Subpoena

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said on Tuesday that he had recused himself from the Justice Department's controversial decision to secretly seize telephone records of the Associated Press.

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Jolie undergoes preventative double Mastectomy

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has had a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of getting breast cancer and says she hopes her story will inspire other women fighting the life-threatening disease.

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8:15 UPDATE: Russia arrests American diplomat

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TV psychologist Joyce Brothers dies at age 85

U.S. psychologist Joyce Brothers died on Monday at age 85.

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Nineteen shot in New Orleans Mother's Day parade

Nineteen people including two children were shot in New Orleans on Sunday when gunfire erupted at a Mother's Day parade, and city police said they were searching for three suspects.

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Albany airport gets FAA reprieve

Advocates for the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport breath a sigh of temporary relief with news of a tower closing delay.

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Albany gathering documents for Justice investigation

A federal agency is looking into the city of Albany's zoning practices as they apply to community residences.

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Arizona jury finds Jodi Arias guilty of first-degree murder

An Arizona jury finds Jodi Arias guilty of first-degree murder.

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Group working to bring Paula Deen museum to Albany

A local businesswoman and Paula Deen's ex-husband are leading efforts to recognize the local celebrity chef.