Three Hawaiians for Obama
Barack Obama picks up three more superdelegates in Hawaii.
Fidel Castro blasts and praises Obama
Op-ed in state-run Cuban paper attacks Obama’s speech, makes clear he is his preferred candidate.
Farm bill attracts criticism at WTO talks
GENEVA (Reuters) – Several countries at the World Trade Organization (WTO) criticized the new U.S. farm bill on Monday for raising farm support when the WTO is trying to reach a deal to cut agricultural subsidies.
Bob Barr gets Libertarian nod
The Libertarian nominee could be a non-factor in the election if Ron Paul does not get behind him.
Tax Exemptions of Charities Face New Challenges
The Minnesota Supreme Court’s ruling that a day care agency had to pay taxes because it essentially gave nothing away has alarmed nonprofit groups.
Obama, McCain to reach out to veterans today
WASHINGTON (AP) — Anti-war Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain, a strong backer of the Iraq conflict, were reaching out to veterans on Monday, the country’s Memorial Day holiday, as the presidential candidates inched closer to a likely faceoff in the November general election….
Castro criticizes Obama plan to keep US embargo
HAVANA (AP) — Former President Fidel Castro says Sen. Barack Obama’s plan to maintain Washington’s trade embargo against Cuba will cause hunger and suffering on the island….
States Chafing at U.S. Focus on Terrorism
State and local officials say federal financing for domestic security is too closely tied to combating terrorist threats.
Trotta apologizes for death joke
With an uproar in the blogosphere, Fox analyst apologizes for Obama assassination comment.