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In a Nov. 9 story about the CBS drama series "NCIS," The Associated Press, relying on information from CBS, reported erroneously that Thomas A. Betro, former director of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, was the first government official to appear on the series. NCIS says at least one other government official preceded Betro, who appeared in the series in October 2007.
Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson acknowledged Friday that he allowed his commerce secretary to pursue a similar job with Missouri but said it didn't hinder efforts to lure thousands of jobs from that state.
The office of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius (seh-BEEL'-yuhs) says she had a slow-growing form of skin cancer removed from her forehead Tuesday.
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan appealed Friday for a new generation of extraordinary teachers, calling education the civil rights cause of our time.
Former Republican congressman John McHugh has been sworn in as the new secretary of the Army.
Wayne Clough pulls a thumb-sized computer flash drive from his pocket and marvels at how many of the Smithsonian Institution's millions of objects can be captured on it.
A close aide to Hillary Rodham Clinton dismissed as "psychobabble" the fuss over the secretary of state's barbed response to a questioner asking for her famous husband's opinion instead of her own. Clinton ignored questions about the episode as she wound down a marathon African trip Thursday.
The State Department struggled Tuesday to explain Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's face-off with a Congolese student and suggested that the questioner's nervousness sparked the outburst with the mention of her husband's name.
Hillary Clinton has a message for the world: It's not all about Bill.
President Barack Obama on Tuesday picked a Republican congressman known for his even temperament, willingness to work with Democrats and a steadfast support for the troops to become the top civilian leader of the Army.
President Barack Obama picked a Republican congressmen to be the next secretary of the Army Tuesday, bringing another member of the opposition into his administration's fold.
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has made his first trip to the Everglades in a visit complete with an airboat ride, alligators and a big python.
Bernard Madoff's longtime secretary says she believes the disgraced financier orchestrated his own arrest, and that the reason he is not cooperating with authorities is to protect others.
Bernard Madoff's longtime secretary said Wednesday that she believes the disgraced financier is not cooperating with authorities in order to protect others, and that he was a flirtatious boss who frequented massage parlors.
Bernard Madoff's longtime secretary says she believes the disgraced financier is not cooperating with authorities to protect others.
The Obama administration has struggled to complete its economic team in the midst of the worst financial crisis to hit the country in seven decades.
President Barack Obama on Friday nominated former Mississippi Gov. Ray Mabus to be secretary of the Navy, choosing a political supporter with a two-year career in the service.
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, in his first full day on the job, announced new rules Tuesday to limit special-interest influence on the government's $700 billion financial rescue program.
Chief Justice John Roberts didn't have to worry about stumbling over an oath of office for the new Smithsonian chief Monday — all he had to do this time was hand over a key.
President-elect Barack Obama's pick to oversee Homeland Security told senators Thursday the agency needs to focus on transportation security and securing biological and chemical facilities in the private sector.
Sen. Ken Salazar said Thursday he would help wean the U.S. off foreign oil if he leads the Interior Department, telling lawmakers at his confirmation hearing that he would seek to expand renewable energy on public lands and promote the "wise use" of traditional energy sources.
As Barack Obama's selection to be the next federal housing secretary, Shaun Donovan will be leading the government's response to the nation's foreclosure crisis.
President-elect Barack Obama's nominee for secretary of agriculture said Wednesday that if he is confirmed he will work to boost the economies of farm communities, promote nutritious foods and help poor families put meals on the table.
The head of an organization focused on reducing tobacco use is President-elect Barack Obama's choice as deputy secretary at the Health and Human Services Department.
For years, Hillary Rodham Clinton set aside her own considerable ambition to promote her husband's political career.
Interior boss says no to drilling on 8 Utah parcelsEight of the 77 oil and gas lease parcels sold during a December auction that a saboteur wrecked and a federal judge later halted will be off-limits to drilling, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has decided.
Secretary fired over meatball snack after 34 years on the jobA Dortmund secretary is fighting for her job of 34 years after being fired for snacking on a meatball from a conference buffet on the job, daily Bild reported on Wednesday.
BBC NEWS | Europe | How to dismantle a nuclear bombA joint mock exercise by both UK and Norway, but kept as realistic as possible, of how to disarm a nuclear bomb or verify in the dismantlement of another country's nuclear weapon. A BBC correspondent finds out.
U.S. works to speed solar energy development in the WestThe Obama administration on Monday announced that it would put solar energy development in the West on a fast track, with Interior Secretary Ken Salazar signing an order that sets aside more than 1,000 square miles of public land for two years of study and environmental reviews.
My posting is is a sequel to CEOs of leading companies call for stringent anti corruption laws widely telecast in ICC site.The head line is The Anti-Corruption Commission encourages self-regulation by enterprises in confronting issues of extortion and bribery and provides busines …
Woman bites lover's penis off in car crash A boss and his secretary who were having an affair saw their romantic tryst interrupted in a wince-inducing manner - after a car crash led her to accidentally bite his penis off.
AIG bonuses new cloud over Treasury bossThe White House is placing responsibility on Secretary Timothy Geithner for how the government handled the $165 million paid to about 400 executives and traders at American International Group.
Hillary's Mideast MistakeHillary Clinton's first stumble as Secretary of State- unfortunately this one is smack dab in the middle of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Obama to tap Kathleen Sebelius as health chiefThe president's choice of the Kansas governor for health and human services secretary, will face a host of challenges, including a health system in disarray and a nation's food supply at risk.
Chu to move quickly on stimulusThe Energy secretary said he's ready to push out some of the billions from the economic recovery plan within a couple of months for renewable energy projects and conservation programs.
Former Gregg staffer caught in lobbying probeA former congressional aide to Commerce Secretary-nominee Judd Gregg has been caught up in a long-running investigation into a Capitol Hill lobbying scandal.
Obama nominee withdraws due to tax woesAn Obama administration official says Nancy Killefer is withdrawing her candidacy to be the first chief performance officer for the federal government.
Daschle faces new questions from lawmakersTom Daschle couldn't have received a much warmer welcome when the prospective Health and Human Services secretary underwent his first confirmation hearing. That may not be so today.
Reports: Daschle nomination hits tax snagA Senate panel will meet in closed session Monday to discuss the vetting of Tom Daschle, Barack Obama's nominee for Health and Human Services secretary, amid reports he faces questions over tax issues.
Lawsuit argues Clinton ineligible for state postA conservative watchdog group says the former New York Senator and former first lady cannot legally serve as secretary of state, even though she was sworn in last week.
Education chief: Schools crucial to recoveryEducation Secretary Arne Duncan said the economy won't improve without the billions of dollars for schools in the president's recovery plan.
Committee approves Geithner for TreasuryThe Senate Finance Committee on Thursday cleared the nomination of Timothy Geithner as treasury secretary despite unhappiness over his mistakes in paying his taxes.
Salazar cites ethical lapses at Interior Dept.Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said Thursday the department has been "painted unfairly" because of ethical lapses and criminal activity among some past political appointees.
Clinton takes charges at State DepartmentHillary Clinton assumed her role as secretary of State on Thursday with a pledge to State Department employees that they would be at the leading edge of improving U.S. foreign relations.
Clinton takes charges at State DepartmentHillary Clinton assumed her role as secretary of State on Thursday with a pledge to State Department employees that they would be at the leading edge of improving U.S. foreign relations.
Geithner apologizes for not paying taxesThe treasury secretary-designate says he was careless in failing to pay $34,000 in Social Security and Medicare taxes earlier this decade and has apologized to Congress.
Senate panel considers Vilsack for ag secretaryPresident-elect Barack Obama's pick for agriculture secretary, the former Iowa Gov., is expected to face an agreeable group of senators as he takes questions from the Senate Agriculture Committee.
Ahead of the Bell: HUD SecretaryPresident-elect Barack Obama's nominee for housing secretary is likely to face tough questions Tuesday about how the government can help revive the U.S housing market.
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