In Congress are pushing to extend unemployment benefits, as health insurance subsidies are beginning to run out for jobless Americans.

In a prime-time speech at West Point Military Academy, Pres. Barack Obama ordered an additional 30,000 U.S. troops into Afghanistan, but balanced the buildup with a pledge to an impatient nation to begin withdrawing American forces in 18 months.

After 10 months in office, President Barack Obama has granted his first pardon — to "Courage," a turkey spared the Thanksgiving table. Accompanied by daughters Sasha and Malia, Obama honored the White House holiday tradition.

18-year-old Jared Christiansen isn’t letting his age stop him from thinking big. He is one of two Democrats aiming to replace Jim Doyle as Wisconsin's governor. Doyle is not running for a third term.

Sen. Nelson explains health care vote from his unique perspective in this extended interview on the subject from KLON-TV.