AP-GfK Poll: Obama more popular than Congress
WASHINGTON - Americans have come to detest Congress ever more deeply as it nears the end of a nasty fight over health care. But more than half still back President Barack Obama, a bright spot for a Democratic Party counting on its leader to help stave off expected losses in elections this fall.
Nations:Afghanistan People:Barack Obama Activities:111th Congress Obama Admin. Source:(AP)
2010-03-10
Al-Qaida calls on US Muslims to attack America
CAIRO - Al-Qaida's American-born spokesman on Sunday called on Muslims serving in the U.S. armed forces to emulate the Army major charged with killing 13 people in Fort Hood.
Nations:Pakistan Afghanistan U.S. Activities:U.S. War on Terror Source:(AP)
2010-03-08
Mo'Nique, Waltz win supporting-acting Oscars
LOS ANGELES - Villainous roles snatched the supporting-acting prizes Sunday at the Academy Awards: "Precious" co-star Mo'Nique as a contemptible mother and "Inglourious Basterds" co-star Christoph Waltz as a sociable Nazi fiend.
Nations:Afghanistan People:Hattie McDaniel Jeff Bridges Meryl Streep Tyler Perry Woody Harrelson Tim Allen Activities:2010 Oscar Awards
2010-03-07
Gunman killed after shooting 2 Pentagon police
WASHINGTON - The gunman who shot two Pentagon police officers was heavily armed and spent weeks driving to the Capital area from the West Coast, authorities said Friday. Resentment of the U.S. government and suspicions over the 9/11 attacks have surfaced in writings by the Californian identified as the man fatally wounded in a hail of return fire.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama
2010-03-05
WH considering military trials for 9/11 suspects
WASHINGTON - In a potential reversal, White House advisers are close to recommending that President Barack Obama opt for military tribunals for self-professed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed and four of his alleged henchman, senior officials said.
People:Barack Obama Lindsey Graham Activities:Islamic Terrorists Source:(AP)
2010-03-05
Controller complacency could jeopardize air safety
WASHINGTON - For the third time in seven months, the judgment of those who operate the nation's air traffic control system has been called into question and concerns have been raised that complacency may be causing controllers and their supervisors to bend rules.
Nations:U.S.
2010-03-04
Gifts, parties and celebs: L.A. readies for Oscars
LOS ANGELES - Hollywood is in full-on Oscar mode.
Nations:U.S. People:James Cameron Jessica Alba David Duchovny Activities:2010 Oscar Awards Source:(AP)
2010-03-04
GE plans new American export: outdoor smoking ban
BOSTON (Reuters) - General Electric Co is known for exporting American products like washing machines and jet engines, and the biggest U.S. conglomerate is getting ready to ship out another American trend - the outdoor smoking ban.
Nations:India U.S. France China People:Barack Obama Source:(Reuters)
2010-03-04
Turkey pulls envoy after U.S. vote on "genocide" label
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A congressional panel voted on Thursday to label as "genocide" the World War One-era massacre of Armenians by Ottoman Turkish forces, prompting Turkey to recall its ambassador from Washington.
Nations:Armenia Afghanistan U.S. Turkey People:Hillary Clinton Barack Obama Ronald Reagan Source:(Reuters)
2010-03-04
Tsunami swept away fleeing bus full of retirees
PELLUHUE, Chile - The 40 retirees enjoying summer vacation at a seaside campground nestled under pine trees knew they had to move fast after Chile's powerful earthquake struck.
Nations:Argentina Brazil People:Hillary Clinton Source:(AP)
2010-03-02
Chile quake death toll hits 708 as rescue ramps up
CONCEPCION, Chile - Heroism and banditry mingled on Chile's shattered streets Sunday as rescuers braved aftershocks digging for survivors and the government sent soldiers and ordered a nighttime curfew to quell looting. The death toll climbed to 708 in one of the biggest earthquakes in centuries.
Nations:Chile Source:(AP)
2010-02-28
Bipartisan jobs bill advances past GOP filibuster
WASHINGTON - A bipartisan jobs bill cleared a GOP filibuster on Monday with critical momentum provided by the Senate's newest Republican, Scott Brown of Massachusetts.
Nations:U.S. People:Charles Grassley Harry Reid Max Baucus Barack Obama Activities:2008 U.S. Layoff Crisis 111th Congress
2010-02-22
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