New fossils shed light on evolution of dinosaurs
December 10, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — Newly described dinosaur fossils from New Mexico are helping scientists better understand the early development of these ancient creatures….
Poll Finds Slim Majority Back More Afghanistan Troops
December 10, 2009
Many Americans are skeptical that the U.S. can count on Afghanistan as a partner in the war, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll.
States Spending Less to Fight Smoking
December 10, 2009
States spent $567 million on smoking prevention and cessation programs in the latest fiscal year, a 15 percent decrease from the year before, a report said.
Salazar: Bush ‘slept’ through climate change
December 10, 2009
Salazar takes shots at the Bush admin.
Senate Democrats See Hope on Health Bill
December 10, 2009
Senate Democrats voiced guarded optimism that a deal over disputes would help them pass health care legislation.
Scanlon could be sentenced soon
December 10, 2009
The move may put an end to the DOJ’s long-running investigation on Jack Abramoff.
S.E.C. Proposal May Help Some of Madoff’s Early Investors Press Their Claims
December 10, 2009
Rather than “cash in, cash out” reimbursement, the plan would allow some cash claims to be adjusted for inflation.
Judge finds Pentagon in contempt in Gitmo case
December 10, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ruled the Defense Department in contempt of court for failing to videotape the testimony of a Guantanamo Bay detainee so that the public and the news media could see it….
Boehner to Obama: Scour bill
December 10, 2009
House minority leader challenges Obama to go ‘line-by-line” through 2,500-page spending bill.
Conservative praise for Nobel speech
December 10, 2009
Obama’s words draw praise from unlikely quarters.