B.J. Williams

Americans' views of President Barack Obama have improved slightly in the past two months, and opinions are more positive about the direction of the country and the health of the economy, an Associated Press-GfK poll finds.

Declaring a singular focus on a potential White House bid, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is ready to release thousands of emails and the first chapter of a related e-book intended to highlight what he calls a compassionate leadership style and deep conservative credentials.

Justice Clarence Thomas is criticizing his Supreme Court colleagues for refusing to block same-sex marriage in Alabama until the court resolves the issue nationwide in a few months.

Amid a swirl of diplomatic maneuvering, President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel huddled at the White House Monday to evaluate the prospects of reviving an elusive peace plan to end the conflict between Ukraine and pro-Russian separatists.

Jury selection is to begin Monday in the trial of the man accused of fatally shooting a former Navy SEAL who was depicted in the Oscar-nominated film "American Sniper."

New England and portions of New York state awoke Monday to a fresh blanket of snow as a storm threatening to bring up to 1 to 2 feet to some areas churned across the Northeast

AAA reported Sunday night motorists saw pump prices jump more than a dime last week.

Christopher Jue, a student at Lakeview Academy, has been selected for the 2015 High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall.

Peach State Bank & Trust in Gainesville will host North Georgia author Emory Jones for a book signing on Friday, February 13 at the bank's Washington Street offices.