US, Cuban leaders speak after holding talks on ways to advance normalization between two countries; Obama addresses differences on human rights, Castro seeks lifting of trade embargo
American leader, first sitting US president to travel to Cuba in almost 90 years, will cap his visit with direct address to Cuban people outlining his vision for future US-Cuba relationship
Merrick Garland, widely viewed as centrist jurist, has meetings scheduled with Patrick Leahy and Harry Reid; Republicans say Obama should let winner of November election pick next justice
Editorial published in Cuba’s state newspaper Granma says while President Obama will be warmly welcomed, communist government has no plans to change its political system
After White House talks between President Obama and key Republican senators, positions intensify and each side digs in its heels
President says although US-led effort to combat Islamic State has made progress, fight 'remains difficult' and he has instructed his security team to ramp up efforts
On concluding day of talks, US and Southeast Asia leaders reaffirm 'strong commitment to a regional order’ where rights of all nations are upheld, US president says
US president welcomed the group Monday, calling ASEAN ‘the leading forum for addressing political and security challenges’ and ‘central’ to region’s peace, prosperity
Leaders mark anniversary of joint initiative begun to help end armed conflict, drug trade; Obama calls Colombia a country 'on the brink of peace'
President, visiting Islamic Society of Baltimore, says, 'We are one American family,' thanks Muslim-Americans for helping to build US and make it strong
President met with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter after directing his security team to 'intensify those elements of our strategy that are showing progress'
Obama administration announces its 2017 budget will include $12 billion over 10 years to help reduce child hunger year round
Actions to remove financing restrictions for most types of authorized exports, amend regulations to make it easier to get export licenses, further ease regulations on authorized travel
President walks fine line in apparent attempt to remain neutral on White House race in 40-minute interview with Politico magazine
President visits North American International Auto Show in Detroit, highlights industry’s remarkable comeback in last seven years
President hails key milestones, including confirmation on roll-back of Tehran's nuclear program, release of American prisoners, resolution of financial dispute
Following the State of the Union address, Obama traveled to Nebraska and stopped at the home of an Omaha-area woman for a living room discussion
U.S. President Barack Obama says that America is the most advanced country in the world, yet gun violence claims more lives in the U.S. than any other advanced nation. During an impassioned address at the White House on Tuesday, Obama outlined his plan to address the problem. VOA White House correspondent Mary Alice Salinas has more.
President announces several new measures aimed at reducing gun violence, bypassing Congress on highly controversial issue
Measures include expanded background checks, more effective enforcement of gun laws and increased mental health treatment
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