Telegraph.co.uk | In a war within GOP, the right wins a battle Washington Post PLATTSBURGH, NY -- The moderate Republican nominee for a vacant US House seat here unexpectedly withdrew from the race Saturday, bowing to a revolt led by conservative activists that badly split the national GOP ... New York conservatives see a victory Fury prods candidate from race Republican Scozzafava Suspends Campaign as Palin Backs Opponent |
Boston Globe | White House trumpets reports on job creation Washington Post The White House on Friday embraced reports showing that the $159 billion in grants and loans made so far under the economic stimulus package has created or saved about 640000 jobs, even as Republicans and ... White House touts 1 million jobs from stimulus Stimulus role in saving, keeping jobs is inflated White House: Stimulus funds saved or created 22000 jobs in Mich. |
CTV.ca | Court hearing held for six tied to group seeking Islamic state in US CNN International Detroit, Michigan (CNN) -- Six men appeared in federal court Thursday, a day after they were arrested in raids targeting an African-American Muslim group that the FBI said sought to establish an Islamic state in the United States. ... FBI nabs 1 of 3 fugitives in probe FBI Raid Turns Deadly in Dearborn, MI Feds investigating Detroit Islamic group's motives |
MiamiHerald.com | Move may help Obama quell rising discontent from rights groups Washington Post When a gay Wyoming college student was slain in 1998, congressional Democrats pledged to broaden the definition of federal hate crimes by the end of that year to include attacks based on sexual orientation. The effort instead turned ... Obama hails expansion of hate crimes legislation Obama Signs Expanded Hate Crimes Law Obama hails expansion of hate crimes legislation |
New York Times | Centrists unsure about Reid's public option Washington Post Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid's risky decision to bring to the chamber's floor a health-care bill containing a government insurance plan was met with skepticism by moderate Democrats, who said they still do ... WRAPUP 2-U.S. Senate healthcare bill draws skeptics, opponents Sen Lieberman Opposes Passing Health Bill In Current Form |
Los Angeles Times | WRAPUP 1-us Senate healthcare bill includes public option Reuters WASHINGTON, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Democratic leader Harry Reid said on Monday the US Senate's healthcare overhaul will include a government-run insurance plan that lets states opt out, handing liberals an early victory ... Cheers and jeers for Nevada's Harry Reid Obama Mobilizes on Health Care: Keep on Working Obama says 'now's the time' to pass health care |
Telegraph.co.uk | NATO Helicopter Crashes in Afghanistan Kill 14 Americans Voice of America NATO officials in Afghanistan say three coalition helicopters crashed Monday in two unrelated incidents, killing at least 11 US troops and three American civilians. NATO officials say one helicopter crashed in western Afghanistan after ... Afghanistan Helicopter Crashes Kill 14 Americans Helicopter crashes: 14 US soldiers and civilians die in Afghanistan 14 Americans Die in Afghan Helicopter Crashes |
Telegraph.co.uk | Twin Bombings Rock Central Baghdad, at Least 100 Killed Voice of America Iraqi police say two car bombs have claimed the lives of more than 100 people in central Baghdad. More than 200 others have been wounded in the Sunday blasts. The attackers struck just outside the Green Zone, the heavily fortified ... Scores killed, at least 500 wounded in bomb attacks in Baghdad Baghdad car bombs near government offices kill 136 Twin suicide vehicle bombings kill 99 in Baghdad |
New York Daily News | Pakistan troops retake Taliban stronghold in Waziristan Reuters DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Pakistani forces backed by helicopter gunships and artillery recaptured a strategic town from Taliban militants after fierce fighting, officials said on Saturday. ... Pakistan military captures village of Taliban chief: army Army captures Pakistani Taliban leader's hometown Pakistan Military Captures Taliban Leader's Hometown |
Sky News | Pilots should have had warning of airport approach The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" Two Northwest Airlines pilots who overshot their destination by 150 miles before turning back should have had numerous warnings as they approached and passed Minneapolis: cockpit displays, controllers trying repeatedly to reach, ... Arguing pilots fly 150 miles past runway Wandering Flight Spurs Nap Probe |
Reuters | US Initial Jobless Claims Rose More Than Forecast Bloomberg Oct. 22 (Bloomberg) -- More Americans than forecast filed claims for unemployment benefits last week, a reminder that the labor market will be slow to recover. Initial jobless applications rose by 11000 to 531000 in the week ended ... Jobless claims dent recovery hopes Jobless Claims Ticked Up Last Week |
guardian.co.uk | Iran draft uranium deal on the table CNN VIENNA, Austria (CNN) -- Three days of talks on Iran's nuclear program wrapped up here Wednesday with a draft agreement on how to provide the Islamic republic nuclear fuel for civilian purposes. Mohamed ElBaradei says the agreement is a "balanced" ... UN puts Iran deal on the table Iran Says It Is Ready to Consider Accepting Uranium Shipments Iran nuclear talks reach draft deal to export enriched uranium |
Washington Post | Karzai accepts Afghanistan election runoff CNN International KABUL, Afghanistan (CNN) -- A presidential runoff between Afghan President Hamid Karzai and his main ch » |
Channel 4 News | Q+A: Why is Pakistan attacking in South Waziristan? Reuters (Reuters) - Pakistan's army began on Saturday a ground operation against Pakistani Taliban militants in the South Waziristan region on the Afghan border, a senior government official said. The government in June ordered the army to ... Pakistan launches ground offensive against militants Pakistan Begins Long-Awaited Offensive in South Waziristan Pakistan offensive: troops meet heavy Taliban resistance |
Times Online | Unconventional Heene family appeared on "Wife Swap" Denver Post Six-year-old Falcon Heene is held by his father, Richard Heene, with mom Mayumi and brothers Bradford, 10, far left, and Ryo, 8, center. (Cyrus McCrimmon, The Denver Post) Even by today's liberal standards for family normalcy, ... What Do You Think About the “B » |
Times LIVE | Militant attacks kill at least 36 in Pakistan CNN ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- Militants launched a string of bold strikes against Pakistani law enforcement Thursday, leaving at least 36 police officers and civilians dead, authorities said. A bomb disposal squad member removes a suicide ... Gunmen, Bombers Hit 4 Sites in Pakistan; 37 Die 39 dead as militants ambush Pakistan police Wave of Deadly Attacks in Pakistan |
Times Online | Clinton to Visit Tatarstan on Last Day of Russian Visit Voice of America By VOA News US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wraps up her two-day trip to Russia Wednesday with a town h » |
Washington Post | U.S. healthcare overhaul poised for big step forward Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US President Barack Obama's push for sweeping healthcare reform was poised to clear a key Senate hurdle on Tuesday, opening a new phase in the raging debate over his top domestic priority. ... As Panel Votes Today, Democrats Look Ahead Health care bill faces key vote in Senate Democrats C » |
BBC News | Suspect in 1968 hijacking 'arrested in NY' AFP NEW YORK â€" The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested a man who has been living in Cuba for four decades to avoid prosecution for his role in an airline hijacking, The New York Times reported Monday. Citing federal law enforcement officials, ... Man held in 1968 hijacking faces NYC arraignment Suspect in 1968 hijacking at JFK is captured Pan Am hijacker surrenders after 41 years |
FOXNews | As Pressure Grows, Obama Addresses Gay Rights Group Washington Post President Obama, struggling to keep promises he made during last year's campaign, renewed his pledge to end the military's ban on openly gay service members as he appeared at a fundraising dinner for the nation's largest gay advocacy group on Saturday ... Obama vows to end 'don't ask, don't tell' Obama Pledges Again to End 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Obama reaffirms will end 'don't ask, don't tell' |
Daily Mail | Gunmen attack Pakistani army headquarters; 12 dead The Associated Press RAWALPINDI, Pakistan â€" Gunmen wearing military uniforms and wielding assault rifles and grenades attacked Pakistan's army headquarters Saturday, sparking a ferocious gunbattle outside the capital that left four of the assailants and eight soldiers dead ... 4 Gunmen Killed at Pakistani Army Headquarters Six soldiers killed in Pakistan army HQ attack Brazen Attack on Pakistan Army Base |
Times Online | Lunar ice-mine pole prang probe looking good, says NASA Register NASA's mission to crash a spent rocket stage and a following survey craft into a dark crater at the Moon's south pole is now in its final stages. The empty Centaur upper-stage booster has now successfully ... NASA to moon: Get ready because here we come Moon punch draws a crowd to Mountain View US spacecraft set for Moon crash |
Telegraph.co.uk | Suicide bombing outside Indian embassy in Kabul kills 12 Los Angeles Times Dozens are wounded, vehicles are destroyed and buildings are damaged. Most of the injured are civilians. M. Karim Faiez reporting from Kabul and Mark Magnier reporting from New Delhi Los Angeles Times Staff Writer A powerful suicide bomb rocked Kabul ... At least 12 dead in Kabul blast near Indian embassy Afghan capital blast targets Indian embassy: Indian official Suicide attack kills at least 12 in Afghan capital |
