Reuters | Environmentalists critical of Obama drilling plan CNN International Washington (CNN) -- Several environmentalists expressed disappointment and dismay Wednesday over President Obama's decision to open key Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico waters to oil and gas drilling. "I'm extremely disappointed," said ... Activists: Obama drill plan is betrayal Obama Sees Value in "Drill, Baby, Drill" Obama's new offshore drilling plan won't cut gas prices |
Reuters | Obama signs final healthcare changes, defends law Reuters ALEXANDRIA, Va./WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama made another push to sell his healthcare overhaul to a skeptical public on Tuesday, c » |
Newsweek | 38 killed in suicide bombings at two Moscow Metro stations The Hindu MOSCOW: Thirty-eight people were killed and 65 injured in suicide bombings at two Metro stations here on Monday. The bombings occurred during the morning rush hours on Moscow Metro's oldest Red Line. The first bomb, equivalent to 4 kg of TNT, ... Russia vows to 'destroy' Moscow bombers UN condemns deadly blasts in Moscow subway Transit security up worldwide after Moscow subway bombing |
Washington Post | Latest housing plan likely to help just a few msnbc.com Three years after the housing bust sent foreclosures rates soaring, the White House has gone back to the drawing board to try to keep another 8 million homeowners in their homes. But a series of enhancements to the Obama ... Obama administration ramps up efforts to aid struggling homeowners US Plans Big Expansion in Effort to Aid Homeowners Obama wields new tools to try, again, to stem home foreclosures |
Telegraph.co.uk | Health insurance extension not guaranteed to bring new votes to Democrats Washington Post Despite breaking a decades-old legislative impasse with a bill that will eventu » |
CBS News | Breakthrough Is Reported in US Arms Pact With Russia New York Times WASHINGTON â€" President Obama and his Russian counterpart, President Dmitri A. Medvedev, have broken through a logjam in their arms control negotiations and expect to sign a new treaty in Prague next month that would slash ... Russia says it has reached deal with US to cut nuclear arsenals New arms control deal to be signed in Prague White House: Nuclear Treaty With Russia Is 'Very Close' |
The Hindu | Opinions turn favorable on health care plan USA Today WASHINGTON â€" Americans by 9 percentage points have a favorable view of the health care overhaul that President Obama signed into law Tuesday, a USA TODAY/G » |
Reuters | O'Meara: Tiger 'wasn't ready' this week ESPN WINDERMERE, Fla. -- Tiger Woods seriously considered returning to competitive golf at this week's Tavistock Cup, but "wasn't ready," according to his friend and fellow professional Mark O'Meara. "I tried to get him to come and play," ... Tiger Woods: 'Working on' marriage with Elin Woods: 'A little nervous' about return at Masters Tiger Woods' latest insult to women |
Reuters | Health care latest: Dems still chasing votes CNN Washington (CNN) -- The House is set to vote Sunday on the health care bill passed by the Senate in December. Do Democrats have the votes?: Democratic leaders continue to try to round up the 216 necessary votes to pass the bill in the House. Rep. ... House leaders express confidence they will secure enough votes to pass health bill House Dems hope to have votes on health care Democratic leadership: "We've got the votes" |
Telegraph.co.uk | Pope's sex abuse letter 'does not address cover-up' Times Online Campaigners for the victims of sexual abuse in Ireland claimed the Pope's letter failed to address the "core issue" of why the perpetrators were protected. Sexual abuse charity One in Four said the Catholic Church was "still in denial", ... Pope's letter to Irish Catholics disappoints child abuse survivors Pope's letter is a warning to Germany, says Archbishop Victims disappointed by Pope abuse letter |
CBC.ca | Key Democrats Still in Play as Health Vote Approaches New York Times WASHINGTON â€" House Democrats, entering the final 48-hour countdown on their yearlong effort to overhaul the health care system, emerged from a caucus meeting on Friday morning amid signs that crucial votes ... Democratic Leaders Confident 2 Days Before Health-Care Vote |
CBS News | Budget Office estimates health care bill to cost $940 billion CNN Washington (CNN) -- A long-awaited compromise health care bill drafted by top Democrats will cost $940 billion over the next 10 years, according to a preliminary analysis released Thursday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. ... CBO estimates final health bill will cut deficit $940-billion estimate clears way for House healthcare vote Health Overhaul to Cost $940 Billion |
ABC Online | Jobs bill headed to Obama's desk Los Angeles Times The Senate passes a $17.6-billion measure meant to spur job growth through targeted employer exemptions and credits. By James Oliphant The Senate today passed by a 68-29 margin a $17.6-billion measure intended to spur hiring nationwide, ... House Democrat holdouts wrestle with health care vote Critics Ch » |
msnbc.com | Woods Says Returning to Golf At Masters New York Times By REUTERS NEW YORK (Reuters) - The world's No. 1 golfer, Tiger Woods, who had withdrawn from the game after details of his adulterous affairs surfaced late last year, will return to professional golf at the US Masters in Augusta, Georgia, ... Tiger Woods to return to pro golf ranks at the Masters on April 8 Good or bad, this will be Tiger's 'Greatest' finish Tiger Woods Returning to Golf at Masters |
Globe and Mail | Rielle Hunter: I Will Love John Edwards 'Till Death Do Us Part' People Magazine John Edwards's former mistress, Rielle Hunter, has broken her years-long silence about their relationship, describing the entire arc of their affair from the "magnetic force field" of their first night together to their uncertain future as ... Edwards mistress: 'We love each other very much' Edwards' mistress: Presidential run 'reckless' Rielle Hunter Breaks Her Silence on Edwards Affair |
New York Times (blog) | Parliamentarian in Role as Health Bill Referee New York Times WASHINGTON â€" In the f » |
Seattle Post Intelligencer | Newsom has vision for lieutenant governor post San Francisco Chronicle Mayor Gavin Newsom talks about his decision to run for lieutenant governor and how his successor should be chosen. If he wins the job of lieutenant governor, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom doesn't see himself just waiting to break ties in the state ... In entering lieutenant governor's race, Newsom alters view on position he mocked Maldonado to Newsom: Bring it on If Newsom Wins Lt. Gov Race, Chiu Becomes Mayor |
Sydney Morning Herald | Obama delays foreign trip to work on health care Washington Post President Obama will leave for Indonesia three days later than planned, departing March 21 rather than March 18, in an effort to move st » |
Globe and Mail | 'US has no better friend than Israel' Jerusalem Post US Vice President Joe Biden tried to put the furor over announcement of plans to build 1600 units in Ramat Shlomo behind him, saying during a speech Thursday at Tel Aviv University that he condemned the move because ... Joe Biden attempts to salvage Middle East peace talks Israeli construction plans irk Biden, Palestinians He also stressed that the United States had "no better friend than Israel". |
The Guardian | 'Jihad Jane's' Arrest Raises Fears About Homegrown Terrorists ABC News The arrest of a suburban Pennsylvania woman known by the alias Jihad Jane, who » |
The Hindu | Biden: US will always stand by those who take risks for peace Ha'aretz US Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday praised Israel for agreeing to renew the Middle East process and pledged that the United States would always "stand by those who take risks ... Biden Sees 'Moment of Opportunity' in Mideast Peace Process Biden: US 'determined' to prevent a nuclear Iran Biden sees 'moment of opportunity' for Mid-East peace |
Telegraph.co.uk | Iraqis Count Votes in Election Voice of America Photo: AP Iraq is counting votes Monday a day after millions braved threats of insurgent violence to participate in Iraq's second parliamentary election since the 2003 US-led invasion. Iraqi officials estimate the turnout in Sunday's vote at between 55 ... Iraq poll turnout at up to 60 per cent despite attacks Iraq elections hailed a success Votes being counted in Iraq election |
Times Online | Iraqis dodge explosions to cast their votes Los Angeles Times At least 27 people are killed and more than 40 injured as mortars and bombs cast a p » |
