U.S. President Barack Obama says he is still hoping for bipartisan support for his program to bring down the nation's unemployment rate. The president met Wednesday at the White House with top lawmakers from both major political parties [...]
Hawaii has about 5,200 children in foster care. It is imperative that we learn from the successes of other states on how to improve the safety and well-being of children. [...]
Second Annual Pan-Pacific VEX Robotics Championship concludes as students enthusiastically showcase STEM skills, problem solving and critical thinking [...]
Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the United States welcomes Pakistan's increased operations against militants in its autonomous tribal areas near the Afghan border, and offers as much assistance as the Pakistanis want. [...]
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates flew into Kabul on Tuesday to also tell Afghan leaders that they need to move faster to increase the size and competence of their security forces. [...]
Mr. Obama proposes tax rebates for consumers who make their homes more energy-efficient, outlines plans for more work on roads, broadband networks, clean energy projects and other infrastructure [...]
On Pearl Harbor Day 2009, here is a look at lingering questions such as: How did the Japanese fleet get so close to Hawaii without being spotted? [...]