Cabinet diversity not a problem, Obama says
President says it's too early to assume his second-term team will be less diverse than his first-term team
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George H.W. Bush discharged from hospital
The former president had been hospitalized since November for bronchitis and other complications
Bloomberg takes on NRA in new report
In his effort to enhance gun safety, the New York City mayor released a scathing report about the gun lobby
GOP contemplating government shutdown over debt
As Congress returns to Washington today facing looming fiscal fights, Republicans are raising the stakes
Obama's half brother running for office in Kenya
American president's half brother will run for governor of Kenyan county as an independent
Poll: Spike in dissatisfaction over gun laws
In wake of Newtown shootings, new poll shows 38 percent in favor of stricter gun laws
Katy Perry joins lineup for inaugural festivities
Stars sign up to sing for Obama during inauguration weekend
Fmr. Pres. Bush may leave hospital this week
Spokesman says "we are hopeful" George H.W. Bush can be discharged this coming week but are "taking everything one day at a time"
Powell blasts GOP's "dark vein of intolerance"
Former Secretary of State, a Republican who twice endorsed Obama, says his party needs to "take a very hard look at itself"
Treasury: No $1 trillion coin
A Treasury spokesman says the department will not mint a platinum coin to avoid the need to raise the debt ceiling