White House calls on Cuba to release Gross The Obama administration called for the immediate release of Alan Gross hours after the contractor’s final appeal to Cuba’s courts failed. By Ron Kampeas August 5, 2011 5:32 pm
Obama confidante Wexler urges Pollard release Robert Wexler, one of President Obama’s closest Jewish confidantes, urged him to release Jonathan Pollard. August 5, 2011 5:20 pm
Potential Weiner successor won’t endorse Obama for now David Weprin, the Democrat running to replace disgraced congressman Anthony Weiner, declined for now to endorse President Obama’s re-election. August 4, 2011 9:18 pm
Quit Christian prayer rally, religious leaders urge Texas governor By Dan Klein August 4, 2011 8:14 pm
Leiby Kletzky’s accused killer pleads not guilty, competent to stand trial By Marc Brodsky August 4, 2011 3:00 pm