Holder served as deputy attorney general under former President Clinton; if nominated and confirmed he would be first African-American to head US Justice Department

Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano has been praised for her handling of immigration and homeland security issues

Stevens, who was convicted last month of corruption and lost a reelection bid, said he treasured every moment of the 40 years he spent representing his state 

David Hicks returned to Australia from the prison at the US military base in May 2008 after pleading guilty to terrorism charges

American entrepreneur establishes a safe haven in Ethiopia for outcast women who suffer from a horrible medical condition

After graduation Shoaib Yousoufzai expected to return to Afghanistan and help rebuild his country

New president will have to contend with byproduct of his political success

Media reports say former president will submit to extensive ethics review if his wife, Senator Hillary Clinton, is nominated to be secretary of state in Obama administration

Ted Stevens, convicted of corruption in October, narrowly loses Senate seat to  challenger Mark Begich, boosting Democratic majority in Congress

Senior party officials confirm president-elect has offered post to Eric Holder, who served as deputy attorney general under Bill Clinton

Journalist's book describes traveling from Vermont to California without stopping at gas pumps

A study finds chronically ill patients most affected

In a 42-13 vote Tuesday, Democratic senators decided to allow Lieberman to stay on as chairman of Homeland Security Committee

Young Americans prove their voice counts in 2008 presidential election

Kennedy, suffering from brain cancer, returns to Washington to push for early congressional action on health care reform

The elder statesman, who served in Republican administrations, says if President-elect Obama chooses Mrs. Clinton it would show 'great courage' on his part