Holder replaces DOJ ethics chief
April 8, 2009
Attorney General Eric Holder taps Mary Patrice Brown.
U.S. could join direct talks with Iran
April 8, 2009
The administration says it would join international talks on Iran’s nuclear program if negotiations resume.
Levi Johnston: Palin is lying
April 8, 2009
Johnston says he moved into the governor’s house. Palin’s camp has denied the claim.
Clinton urges “speedy” release by Iran of reporter
April 8, 2009
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday she was very concerned by news of espionage charges filed by Iran against Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi and demanded her immediate release.
Fidel Castro hails “magnificent” talk with U.S. reps
April 8, 2009
HAVANA (Reuters) – Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro said on Wednesday he and three U.S. Congress members had a “magnificent meeting”, but he reiterated doubts about the possibility of big changes in U.S.-Cuba relations.
VIDEO: Tofu snafu on morning shows
April 8, 2009
A tofu snafu took some morning shows by surprise.
U.S.-Iranian journalist charged with espionage
April 8, 2009
TEHRAN (Reuters) – An Iranian-American journalist detained in Iran, Roxana Saberi, has been charged with espionage on behalf of the United States and her trial will start next week, Iranian media reported on Wednesday.
Obama appeals to faiths in Istanbul
April 8, 2009
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama met religious leaders in Istanbul on Tuesday as part of an effort to unite moderates of major faiths against extremism.
U.S. deficit nearly $1 trillion in first half of 2009
April 8, 2009
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. budget deficit almost hit $1 trillion during the first six months of this fiscal year which began on October 1, according to estimates released on Monday by the Congressional Budget Office.