Articles by Jessica Michele Herring

Jessica Michele Herring

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President Obama's Press Secretary Jay Carney Resigns, Will Be Replaced by Josh Earnest

May 30, 2014 17:43 PM EDT

President Obama announced Friday that Jay Carney is stepping down from his position as White House press secretary.

White House's 'My Brother's Keeper' Initiative Releases Report Outlining Plan to Help Young Men of Color

May 30, 2014 16:37 PM EDT

The 'My Brother's Keeper' initiative to help young men of color released a new report Friday outlining an agenda to help black, Hispanic and Native American males succeed.

Thailand Elections & Coup: Military Says Elections WIll Not Be Held for More Than a Year

May 30, 2014 15:32 PM EDT

The Thai military said Friday that elections will not be held for more than a year, meaning the military takeover will continue into 2015.

Hillary Clinton New Book: Former Secretary of State Defends Response to Benghazi Attack

May 30, 2014 14:08 PM EDT

Hillary Clinton defends her response to the 2012 Benghazi attack in her new book. Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton defends her actions in response to the 2012 terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya in her new book.

Death Penalty Pros and Cons, Debate: Texas Attorney General Rules State Can Keep Source of Execution Drugs Secret

May 30, 2014 13:46 PM EDT

The Texas attorney general ruled Thursday that the state does not have to disclose where it gets its drugs for lethal injections.

Sriracha Sauce & Huy Fong: California City Drops Lawsuit Against Hot Sauce Company; Factory to Stay Open

May 30, 2014 11:44 AM EDT

The lawsuit against the Sriracha factory in Irwindale, Calif. has been officially dropped, ensuring the plant will continue to operate.

More Child Immigrants From Central America Crossing Into US

May 30, 2014 10:14 AM EDT

More child immigrants from Central America are crossing into the United States, but there are not enough federal appropriations to help each child get settled in the US.

Forbes' Most Powerful Women List: Brazilian President Rousseff and Chilean President Bachelet Make List

May 29, 2014 15:39 PM EDT

Forbes selected four Latin American political leaders for this year's list of the world's most influential women.

Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus Team Up, Form Eurasian Economic Union Trade Bloc

May 29, 2014 12:48 PM EDT

On Thursday, Russia teamed up with the former Soviet countries of Kazakhstan and Belarus to create the Eurasian Economic Union.

Thailand Political News: Military Defends Coup, Says It Was Needed to Prevent Civil War

May 29, 2014 11:32 AM EDT

The Thai military said a coup was needed to prevent a civil war from breaking out. Thailand's military insisted Thursday that a coup d'état was needed to prevent the country from spiraling into a civil war.

Aaron Hernandez Trial and Case Update: Former Patriot Tight End Arraigned for Drive-By Double Murder

May 28, 2014 19:58 PM EDT

Aaron Hernandez was arraigned Wednesday for his involvement in a 2012 drive-by double murder. Former NFL tight end Aaron Hernandez was arraigned for first-degree murder Wednesday at the Suffolk County, Massachusetts courthouse.

Tea Party Incumbent Francisco Canesco Defeated By CIA Agent in Texas Republican Primary

May 28, 2014 17:20 PM EDT

Tea Party favorite Francisco Canesco was defeated Tuesday in Texas' 23rd District primary election.

Egypt News & Election 2014: Despite Sisi Mandate, Egypt Sees Low Voter Turnout in Presidential Election

May 28, 2014 15:55 PM EDT

Despite a mandate by former army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi that all but declares his victory in the Egypt presidential election, there has been especially low voter turnout.

Immigration Reform 2014 Law, News, & Process: Vice President Joe Biden Urges Republicans to Pass Immigration Bill

May 28, 2014 15:11 PM EDT

Vice President Joe Biden said Tuesday that GOP House members should pass the Senate-passed comprehensive immigration reform bill.

Driverless Cars by Google: Company Shows Off Self-Driving Electric Car

May 28, 2014 13:11 PM EDT

Google unveiled a prototype for a self-driving car Tuesday that does not have brakes or a steering wheel.

NSA Surveillance 2014: Secretary of State John Kerry Says Edward Snowden Should 'Man Up' and 'Come Home'

May 28, 2014 10:47 AM EDT

Secretary of State John Kerry urged Edward Snowden to return on the United States. Secretary of State John Kerry implored former National Security Agency contractor and world-renowned whistleblower Edward Snowden to return to his home country.

Study Shows Gay Fathers' Brains React Similarly to Heterosexual Mothers' and Fathers' Brains

May 27, 2014 20:55 PM EDT

A new study shows that the brains of gay fathers who adopt their children react similarly to heterosexual mothers and fathers' brains.

Philadelphia Inquirer Newspaper Bought by Business Moguls for $88 Million

May 27, 2014 20:51 PM EDT

Two Philadelphia businessmen have bought out their competitors for ownership of the Philadelphia Inquirer company.

Ukraine and Russia Conflict Update: At Least 40 Dead in Fighting at Donetsk Airport in East Ukraine

May 27, 2014 17:51 PM EDT

At least 40 lives have been claimed in fighting between pro-Russia separatists and Ukrainian forces at the Donetsk airport in east Ukraine.

U.N. Chemical Weapons Inspectors Attacked in Syria

May 27, 2014 17:09 PM EDT

A group of chemical weapons inspectors were attacked in Syria, but no team members were harmed. A group of chemical weapons experts in Syria were attacked Tuesday, but none of the members of the team were harmed.

Elliot Rodger Santa Barbara Shooting Update: Family of Isla Vista Shooter Tried to Stop Murder Spree

May 26, 2014 15:29 PM EDT

The family of Elliot Rodger, the 22-year-old who went on a shooting rampage Friday, said they tried to intervene to stop their son from committing murder.