USA TODAYWASHINGTON – “Just breathe deeply.” That’s one of Vanessa Hudgens’ New Year’s resolutions. The star, 25, has it written…

USA TODAYWASHINGTON — The United States and European Union began easing some economic sanctions against Iran on Monday as Tehran…

USA TODAYWASHINGTON — In announcing his long-awaited plans to overhaul government surveillance policies, President Obama on Friday sought to occupy…

USA TODAYWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama welcomed the Miami Heat back to the White House on Tuesday, this time to…

USA TODAYWASHINGTON — President Obama said Sunday that the clock starts ticking Jan. 20 on a six-month nuclear deal with…

USA TODAYWASHINGTON — Lawyers for singer Chris Brown told a judge Wednesday that he has rejected a plea deal on…

USA TODAYWASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry will present Israel and the Palestinians the broad outlines of what…

USA TODAYWASHINGTON — Security efforts throughout Russia intensified Monday after a pair of bombings killed more than 30 people about…

USA TODAYWASHINGTON (AP) — Four U.S. military personnel investigating potential evacuation routes in Libya were taken into custody at a…

USA TODAYWASHINGTON (AP) — Anaheim Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau admitted he “was as nervous as all get out” to be…

USA TODAYWASHINGTON (AP) — Verizon Communications says it will publish information on the number of requests for customer records it…

USA TODAYWASHINGTON — Kurt DelBene, former president of the Microsoft Office Division, will replace Jeff Zients as the administration’s point…

USA TODAYWASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Committee will vote Thursday on whether to gather comment about lifting the ban against…

USA TODAYWASHINGTON – The U.S. decision to suspend the delivery of nonlethal aid to rebels in northern Syria is another…

USA TODAYWASHINGTON — National Security Agency Director Keith Alexander said Wednesday that “there isn’t a better way” to help defend…