USA Today | Cold Beer and Cold Comfort Washington Post Far be it from me to carp about the bonding over beer that took place Thursday evening at the White House. President Obama probably did the smart thing by playing Healer-in-Chief in the wake of the raci » |
Telegraph.co.uk | Gates, Crowley Join With Obama at White House 'Beer Summit' Washington Post Two weeks after a noted black scholar accused a white police sergeant of racial profiling for arresting him at his home near Harvard University, the men hoisted mugs of beer Thursday evening at the White House ... Obama Takes a Swig With Black Scholar, White Cop Gates, Crowley Join Obama for Hotly-Anticipated Happy Hour |
FOXNews | Blue Dogs say they've reached a compromise on health care CNN (CNN) -- A group of fisc » |
New York Daily News | AP NewsBreak: Feds: NC terror suspect sought The Associated Press RALEIGH, NC â€" Federal prosecutors say one member of a North Carolina group that sought to wage "violent jihad" is still at large. US Attorney George EB Holding told The Associated Press on Tuesday that authorities hope to soon apprehend an eighth ... Americans Arrested for Plotting 'Violent Jihad' Abroad 7 arrested in North Carolina on terrorism charges Seven Face Terrorism Charges in NC |
FOXNews | Former Alaska Governor Says 'I Feel Great' After Leaving Office ABC News Alaskans start the work week with a new governor, Sean Parnell, and an old puzzle: why exactly did the old governor, Sarah Palin, step down, and what are her plans for the future? ... Sarah Palin hands over power in Alaska With Act II Unwr! itten, Palin Can Define Her Role GOP watch: Palin's wild ride |
ABC News | Cambridge professor's arrest prompts frenzy of accusations, spin Baltimore Sun The recent arrest of Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., the African-American scholar and author, has become a frenzy of accusations, recrimination and good old political spin. ... A scholar in the fray: Henry Louis Gates Jr. Gates saga is familiar fear for blacks Black scholar agrees to beer with Obama, policeman |
Telegraph.co.uk | Obama Moves to Dampen Uproar Over Comment on Race ABC News AP President Barack Obama pauses as he talks to the media in the briefing room at the White House in Washington, Friday, July 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) President Barack Obama concedes his words â€" that a white police ... Police unions don't get apology from Obama, but happy with reversal Arrest of Gates also shines a light on 'disorderly conduct' laws Gates isn't the face of racial profiling |
MiamiHerald.com | Obama to unveil $4 billion school improvement plan Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is set to announce on Friday a competition for $4 billion in federal grants to improve academic achievement in US schools, the Washington Post reported on Thursday. Obama wants states to use funds from the ... Schools to compete for $5B from stimulus law Obama to announce $4.35 billion in stimulus for schools California to be told to use test scores in evaluating teachers |
Washington Post | Obama Moves to Reclaim the Debate on Health Care New York Times WASHINGTON â€" President Obama tried on Wednesday to r » |
Boston Globe | US Senate Votes to End Production of F-22 Fighter Bloomberg July 21 (Bloomberg) -- The US Senate voted to end production of Lockheed Martin Corp.'s F-22 fighter jets at the 187 now on order after President Barack Obama threatened to veto any measure containing money to build ... Obama wins fight to limit fighter jets Senate kills production of F-22 Raptor |
Los Angeles Times | Obama, GOP trade barbs in health care fight CNN WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The charged battle to overhaul health care intensified Monday as President Obama accused GOP critics of putting politics ahead of policy. President Obama visits the Children's National Medical Center in Washington on Monday. ... Obama goes after GOP senator DeMint on health care Obama demands Congress move quickly on healthcare reform Obama Rejects Claim That Health Care Defeat Could Mark His 'Waterloo' |
CBC.ca | US names soldier in Taliban video BBC News The soldier says he is scared he "won't be able to go home". The video appears as broadcast from the internet source The US military has identified a man shown on a Taliban video as an American soldier captured in Afghanistan. ... Captured US soldier in Taliban video: Held by Haqqani network? US soldier captured by Taliban: 'I'm afraid' Afghan Taliban Releases Video of Captured American Soldier |
BBC News | RIP, Uncle Walter msnbc.com I can't let the day go by before paying tribute to longtime CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite, who passed away today at the age of 92. In his day, Cronkite served as the bellwether of the American spirit - and millions trusted him when he said "that's ... A nationwide community gathered to watch Cronkite Couric: Cronkite's "Spirit Lives On" The Most Trusted Man In America |
Boston Globe | House Panels Approve Health Legislation New York Times WASHINGTON â€" The House Committee on Education and Labor approved legislation on Friday morning to remake the nation's health care system by a vote of 26 to 22. Three Democrats crossed party lines and voted ... House panel passes health bill, critics slam cost Second US House panel approves healthcare overhaul Congress Braces for Showdown Over Health-Care Reform |
ABC News | Obama, Democrats Continue Health Care Push ABC News Today, the president meets separately with Sens. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., and Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, to discuss health care, while three congressional committees continue discussions on the House Democrats $1.5 ... US Senate panel approves health care reform bill Fate of h! ealthcare up to Senate moderates Close-up Health care is a universal problem |
Millionaire tax seen unlikely in Senate health bill Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A US House bill's proposed tax on wealthy Americans to help pay for broader healthcare insurance is unlikely to be in the Senate's version of legislation to overhaul the US healthcare system, a senior Democrat told Reuters on ... Sen. Kennedy's committee passes health care bill Obama May Rely on Partisan Vote for Health-Care Bill Senate Committee to Complete Health Care Bill |
Washington Post | Sotomayor Faces Questions on Day Two of Hearings Washington Post After a day of prepared statements and carefully choreographed strategy, Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor returns to the Senate today to face questioning from the Judicary Committee. ... Sotomayor was schoolgirl with focus, determination, friends say Sotomayor to face senators' questions Tuesday Talking Points |
FOXNews | Judging Sonia: Senate Confirmation Hearings Begin ABC News President Barack Obama talks by phone with US Supreme Court Justice nominee, Judge Sonia Sotomayor, shown in this inset file photo, from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, July 12, 2009. ... US-POLITICS Summary With Sotomayor enters a new era in ju! dicial politics GOP strategy looks beyond Sotomayor |
MiamiHerald.com | Cheney kept CIA program from Congress, source says CNN WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The CIA withheld information about a secret counterterrorism program from Congress during the Bush administration on direct orders from then-Vice President Dick Cheney, current CIA director Leon Panetta told members of Congress, ... Cheney linked to secrecy of CIA program Cheney Role in CIA Secrecy Questioned Democrats May Investigate Secret Program |
Los Angeles Times | Cemetery outcry grows Chicago Tribune The turmoil surrounding Burr Oak Cemetery near Alsip intensified Friday, as officials at » |
Seattle Post Intelligencer | Leaders of developing nations shun plan to cut greenhouse gases in ... Los Angeles Times This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Get Flash The Group of 8, meeting in Italy, backs a reduction in over » |
ABC News | Los Angeles Gears Up for Michael Jackson Memorial New York Times Police officers in front of the Staples Center early Tuesday in preparation for the memorial for Michael Jackson. By RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD LOS ANGELES â€" After winning a random drawing for tickets to the Michael Jackson memorial, fans danced and sang on ... Mariah Carey Sings 'I'll Be There' At Michael Jackson Memorial Jackson's public memorial takes a spiritual turn Mariah Carey covers 'I'll Be There' at Michael Jackson memorial |
Times Online | Obama Arrives in Moscow for Talks With Medvedev, Putin Voice of America US President Barack Obama has arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian leaders, expected to focus largely on arms control. This is a visit that f » |
New York Times | Joe Biden slap shot at Sarah Palin: Says quittin' gov isn't any victim New York Daily News Vice President Biden rejected Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's complaint that she was the victim of political blood sport yesterday - a day after she stunned the nation with her abrupt resignation. Asked if he agreed with Palin's contention, ... Palin's speech had shades of Nixon, circa '! ;62 Weary Palin Sought to Regain Control Palin hints on political future |
Boston Globe | North Korea Launches Series of Missiles Off Its Eastern Coast Voice of America By VOA News South Korea's Defense Ministry says North Korea has launched a series of missiles off its eastern coast, following similar tests earlier this week. The missiles were fired over several hours beginning Saturday morning. ... North Korea Launches 7 Missiles Off Its East Coast North Korea test-fires more missiles, says Seoul N.Korea test-fires six b » |
