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For decades, U.S. presidents have sought an audience with the pope, and President Obama will have one Thursday. But this wasn't always the case, and often there have been political differences.

Colleges that use race as a factor in admissions say the approach creates opportunity for students who might otherwise be excluded. Critics argue the practice hurts the students it's intended to help.

California has signed up over 1 million people on its insurance exchange. Asian-Americans represent a high percentage of sign-ups, but some groups have proved hard to reach.

At one time, John Kasich was the nation's least popular governor. Now, with the state economy improving, his challenger is struggling to convince voters to turn him out.

The Obama administration and state health exchanges have been knocking themselves out to make sure people know they can't buy individual insurance after March 31. But most uninsured people don't know.

San Diego State's men's basketball team has made it to the "Sweet 16" in the NCAA tournament, bringing the university into the national spotlight.

The company, citing religious objections, says it shouldn't have to provide contraception coverage in its health plan. The coverage is mandated by the Affordable Care Act.

The vice president traveled to the state with the nation's first presidential primary Tuesday. He swears it was to check out New Hampshire's workforce development programs.

The contentious Democratic primary for the seat once held by the late, long-time Sen. Daniel Inouye is attracting national money and attention.

Politicians have adopted the orange and black ribbons in a symbolic move that was first introduced by Catherine the Great in the 18th century.