Weiner's Campaign Manager Quits After Latest Revelations  —  In a new sign of tumult within Anthony D. Weiner's embattled political operation, his campaign manager has quit, leaving his already skeletal team without a day-to-day leader.  —  According to two people told of the decision …

Interview With President Obama  —  Following is a transcript of an interview with President Obama conducted by Jackie Calmes and Michael D. Shear of The New York Times.  The interview was conducted at Knox College in Galesburg, Ill., on July 24, 2013.  —  NYT: So we're here with you …

TCA: NBC Unveils Hillary Clinton Mini to Star Diane Lane  —  Also in works are 'Rosemary's Baby' and ‘Tommyknockers’ reboots and Plymouth Rock mini  —  NBC Entertainment chief Bob Greenblatt opened his Television Critics Assn. exec session by talking up the Peacock's “year of improvement” …

ObamaCare funding battle pits Tea Party against establishment Republicans  —  The latest fight between Tea Party and establishment Republicans is a familiar one: ObamaCare.  —  The Tea Party is ready to take a stand on defunding the divisive healthcare law and willing to risk a government shutdown in the process.

Admit it.  You love cheap clothes.  And you don't care about child slave labour  —  Despite a series of revelations for the Observer about the brutal conditions in garment factories, companies, western consumers and India are still complicit in turning a blind eye  —  Until three years ago I did not believe in magic.

Va. first lady McDonnell spent thousands from husband's PAC on clothes, other items  —  RICHMOND — Virginia first lady Maureen McDonnell bought nearly $9,800 in clothing with money from her husband's political action committee and tapped into his campaign and inaugural funds to buy $7,600 …

Lew warns GOP to avoid ‘false crises’ over spending, debt limit  —  Treasury Secretary Jack Lew warned Republicans to avoid “false crises” over a government shutdown and the debt limit in the coming months.  —  Appearing on ABC's “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” …

Accused Fort Hood shooter releases statement to Fox News  —  EXCLUSIVE: Acting as his own attorney, accused Fort Hood shooter Major Nidal Hasan has released a statement to Fox News claiming that the U.S. military is at war with his religion.  —  However, he does not directly address …

Jesse Jackson: Boycott Florida Over ‘Stand Your Ground’  —  The Rev. Jesse Jackson takes part in a panel discussion during the National Urban League's annual conference in Philadelphia.  —  PHILADELPHIA—Stevie Wonder isn't the only one who wants to boycott Florida over its “stand your ground” …

Worries Mount as Syria Lures West's Muslims  —  WASHINGTON — A rising number of radicalized young Muslims with Western passports are traveling to Syria to fight with the rebels against the government of Bashar al-Assad, raising fears among American and European intelligence officials …