Former Alaska GOP Gov. Sarah Palin's Facebook allegation that the Democrats' health-care overhaul would include "death panels" to decide whether seniors and disabled people were worthy of care was named "Lie of the Year" by fact-checkers atPolitifact.com

Americans are in a war that pits the politically correct against Christmas carolers, some say. They say it's a battle that plays out in the halls of Congress, retail stores and public schools across the country, and it's one that's been raging for years.

White House computer technicians have found 22 million e-mails that were believed to have been lost during President George W. Bush's administration, according to the Associated Press.

US President Barack Obama has met Democratic senators at the White House for talks aimed at getting healthcare reform passed by the end of the year.

Barack Obama has awarded himself 'a good solid B-plus' grade for his first year as President of the United States.

Sarah Palin had some rare praise Thursday for President Obama after the president delivered his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech in Os

Measure, aimed at preventing another big financial crisis, imposes more oversight and creates consumer protection agency.

US President Barack Obama's justification for war in his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech won general praise Friday as he left Oslo at the end of a quick visit to receive the prestigious award.

US President Barack Obama is due to collect his Nobel Peace Prize at a ceremony in Norway's capital, Oslo.

US President Barack Obama has outlined a number of proposals aimed at boosting employment, including winding up the $700bn (£425bn) US bank bail-out fund.