ABC News | A 'Scott Brown Republican' is pro-choice, anti-tax USA Today Sen.-elect Scott Brown, R-Mass., told Barbara Walters he supports Roe v. Wade and believes that states should decide the issue of gay marriage, not the federal government, during an interview that aired today on ABC's This Week. ... Sen.-elect Brown says he supports abortion rights Scott Brown on healthcare reform: whole plan should be scrapped Family link is found between Obama and Scott Brown |
National Post | Terrorism trials could move away from Manhattan Los Angeles Times The Justice Department is considering alternative locations outside New York City for the trials of » |
Telegraph.co.uk | After Obama speech, Democrats confused about path ahead Washington Post The Washington Post's Dan Balz and Chris Cillizza discuss President Obama's State of the Union speech and the Republican response by Virginia governor Robert F. McDonnell. By Paul Kane and Shailagh Murray A day after President Obama c » |
Globe and Mail | In Speech, Obama Spent Little Time on National Security Issues New York Times WASHINGTONâ€"President Obama spent exactly nine minutes on national security issues in the first State of the Union speech of his presidency, promising Americans that he would fight terrorism and warning Iran that its leaders will face ... Obama speech emphasizes jobs, and the job he's done Obama pledges to refocus agenda on economy Obama in State of Union: 'I've never been more hopeful' |
Reuters | Late spending frenzy fueled Senate race Boston Globe Candidates and groups that supported them spent nearly $23 million on Tuesday's US Senate election, burning through nearly » |
CNN International | Analysis: Will corporate ads buy 2010 voters? Washington Post AP WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court has opened the door to a new era of big and possibly shadowy election spending, rolled back anti-corruption laws and emboldened critics of fundraising limits to press on. In the middle of it » |
The Guardian | Brown heads to Washington after upset Senate win Washington Post AP BOSTON -- Massachusetts Republican Scott Brown, whose surprise win in the race to fill the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy's seat created the sonic boom heard » |
The Hindu | Scott Brown drives his GMC pickup truck to US Senate victory USA Today Republican Scott Brown made his pickup truck a member of the family -- a symbol of humility, hard work and rugged ideals -- as he claimed an upset victory last night to become the new US senator from Massachusetts. "I'm Scott Brown. I'm from Wrentham. ... Dems' Massachusetts loss clouds Pelosi's future House Dems largely reject idea of passing Senate health care bill Senate defeat means Democrats need a new strategy |
Seattle Post Intelligencer | MLK Jr. Day's focus: Service, progress USA Today By Brian Peterson, The (Minneapolis) Star Tribune, via AP By Larry Copeland, USA TODAY ATLANTA â€" Those who wish to see Martin Luther King Jr.'s ideals live on must hold President Obama accountable on helping "the least of these," which was at the ... King's legacy honored in ceremony Monday Volunteers gather to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Day Hundreds March to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. |
The Hindu | US Troops to Help Haiti's Security; Aid Flows In New York Times By REUTERS PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - The United States was to send more troops on Monday to aid in Haiti's rescue as tens of thousands of hungry, thirsty and injured Haitian earthquake survivors waited desperately for promised food and medical care. ... Haiti earthquake: confusion at airport hampers aid effort Quake victims seek comfort in prayers Security fears mount in lawless post-earthquake Haiti |
The Guardian | Extent of Haiti destruction clear BBC News The destruction caused at the epicentre of Tuesday's earthquake in Haiti is even more dramatic than in the ruined capital, a BBC correspondent says. Tens of thousands of people there are living in the open, and the population is in profound shock, ... If Haiti is to `build back better' Frictions between nations rise over struggle of getting aid to Haiti US troops hand out meals as Haiti relief effort takes shape |
Washington Post | Democrats scramble in Massachusetts to retain Ted Kennedy's old Senate seat Washington Post BOSTON -- Shaken by polls showing Republican Scott Brown surging in the Senate race that could decide the fate of President Obama's agenda, Democrats on Friday scrambled to shore up the battered candidacy of Martha ... Obama to Campaign for Senate Candidate in Massachusetts Coakley underestimated Scott Brown in Mass. Senate race Eyes are on President Obama to set Martha Coakley's ship right |
National Post | White House nears deal on health care Washington Post Gripped by a building sense that its window of opportunity could be closing, the White House on Thursday broke the last major logjam blocking enactment of far-reaching health-care legislation, cutting a deal with ... Unions agree to compromise on 'Cadillac tax' for healthcare Lawmakers agree to scale back tax on health insurance plans Obama, unions agree to modify high-cost health-benefit tax |
Times Online | Companies offer aid for Haiti earthquake victims Reuters SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Companies pledged millions of dollars in aid on Wednesday to help victims of a powerful earthquake in Haiti that devastated much of the impoverished country's capital and killed thousands. ... International Community Rushes Aid To Haiti Tens of thousands feared dead in Haiti quake; 6 Israelis missing Panic, Looting and Triage After Major Haiti Quake |
Times Online | 7.0 quake hits Haiti; could be 'catastrophe,' official says CNN International AP reported that a hospital had collapsed (CNN) -- A major earthquake struck southern Haiti on Tuesday, knocking down buildings and power lines and inflicting what its ambassador to the United States c » |
Sydney Morning Herald | Reid's Race Comments: Was There Truth In His Comments? ABC News Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid told reporters today that he wants to move on from his controversial comments about then-Sen. Barack Obama, but his words have opened a discussion about racial attitudes in America and ... Obama rebukes senator's critics in race controversy Harry Reid's Race Problem |
Telegraph.co.uk | Reid No Stranger to Poor Word Choice FOXNews Harry Reid is on an apology tour to African American leaders and Democrats in Washington after describing candidate Barack Obama as "light-skinned" with "no Negro dialect unless he wanted to have one," but it's not the Senate majority leader's first ... GOP Chairman Urges Reid to Step Down Over Remarks Obama's day: Economy, elections, Harry Reid and national security GOP chair: Reid should step down following race remark |
Reuters | Senate's Reid tells Obama he regrets racial remarks Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid apologized to President Barack Obama on Saturday for comments he made during the 2008 presidential campaign that critics find raci » |
ABC Online | Not Guilty Plea Entered for US Plane Bomb Suspect Voice of America The Nigerian man accused of attempting to blow up a Detroit-bound US airliner on Christmas Day has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. The plea was entered on behalf of 23-year-old Umar Farouk Abdulmut » |
In-Forum | Have you seen him? New Jersey officials release video of man who breached ... New York Daily News Have you seen him? New Jersey officials release video of man who breached security at Newark Airport BY David Saltonst » |
Reuters | Democrats begin work to finalize health bill Houston Chronicle AP sources: Bomber at CIA base was a double agent By ERICA WERNER AP Writer © 2010 The Associated Press WASHINGTON â€" President Barack Obama and congressional leaders are embarking on the tough work of ironing out differences between the House and ... Obama has another big meeting today: Health care US Democrats Begin Final Push for Health Care Reform House Democrats to huddle on health bill |
Times Online | Yemen Says It Killed Militants as Three More Embassies Shut New York Times SANA, Yemen â€" Yemeni government forces killed two suspected Qaeda militants on Monday and wounded others in a firefight 25 miles north of the capital, Yemeni officials said, tying the militants to the continuing threats directed ... Embassies shut after 'Yemen lost track of arms trucks' Yemen Security Forces Kill Two Al-Qaeda Suspects Yemen rules out US intervention |
