Analysis: NY Gov. Paterson pushed by his party to quit race, goes it alone _ for nowALBANY, N.Y. — David Paterson thrived politically as a state senator, working his way up in a nearly all-white Albany political structure. Honduras clamps down on civil rights, says it’s to prevent Zelaya’s ‘calls for insurrection’TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ interim leaders late Sunday suspended key civil liberties in response to “calls for insurrection” by ousted President Manuel Zelaya, empowering police and soldiers to break up “unauthorized” public meetings, arrest people without warrants and restrict the news media. Pentagon chief rejects Afghan withdrawal timelines, says defeat would be ‘huge setback’ to USWASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates is pushing back against liberal calls for withdrawal timelines from Afghanistan, saying it’s a mistake to set a deadline to end U.S. military action and a defeat would be disastrous for the U.S. Venezuela to fine broadcasters of ‘Family Guy’; official says show promotes marijuana useCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan authorities plan to impose fines on cable television companies that refuse to stop airing the animated television series “Family Guy.” Venezuela’s cable television chamber says government plans to impose new regulationsCARACAS, Venezuela — The government of President Hugo Chavez is preparing to impose new regulations on cable TV, the head of Venezuela’s cable television chamber said Wednesday. At NH forum, US education secretary tells dads: Turn off TV, spend more time with your kidsMANCHESTER, N.H. — Getting fathers involved in their children’s education will take turning off the TV at home and opening the school doors to them, Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Wednesday. Transportation Secretary: Media ‘trash talk’ impeding nation’s ability to solve big problemsCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says “trash talk” on conservative talk radio and cable television shows is impeding the nation’s ability to solve big problems. AP sources: Obama weighs more drone strikes instead of bulking up US force in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — The White House is looking at expanding counterterror operations in Pakistan to refocus on eliminating al-Qaida instead of mounting a major military escalation in Afghanistan. AP sources: Obama may expand drone strikes instead of bulking up US force in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s strategy against al-Qaida may shift away from more troops in Afghanistan and toward more drone strikes against terrorist targets. McChrystal report: US needs more troops to avoid failure in Afghanistan warWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s top commander in Afghanistan has told him that without more troops the United States could lose the war that Obama has described as the nation’s foremost military priority. Gen. McChrystal says more troops are needed in Afghan war to avoid failureWASHINGTON — The situation in Afghanistan is serious and growing worse and without more boots on the ground the United States risks failure in a war it’s been waging since shortly after the terror attacks of September 2001, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan, says in a confidential report. Report: General calls for more troops, warns of possible failure in AfghnaistanWASHINGTON — Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan, said in a confidential report that without additional forces, the war against insurgents there will end in failure, The Washington Post reported Monday. President says he won’t get ahead of himself in Afghanistan, will evaluate troops plan in timeWASHINGTON — Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan, says in a confidential report that without additional forces, the war against insurgents will end in failure, The Washington Post reported Monday. Obama says requiring people to get health insurance is no tax increase, promises affordabilityWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says requiring people to get health insurance and fining them if they don’t would not amount to a backhanded tax increase. Obama: Change in missile defense strategy not driven by Russian opposition or negotiationWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama sharply dismisses criticism that Russian opposition influenced his decision to scrap a European missile defense system, calling it merely a bonus if the leaders of Russia end up “a little less paranoid” about the U.S. FCC chief will propose new ‘Net neutrality’ rules on Monday, agency official saysThe head of the FCC plans to propose new rules that would prohibit Internet service providers from interfering with the free flow of information and certain applications over their networks, an official at the agency said Saturday. Reports say the FCC will propose new rules on the free flow of information on the InternetThe head of the FCC plans to propose new rules that would prohibit Internet service providers from interfering with the free flow of information and certain applications over their networks, according to reports published Saturday. Fox News Channel ads taunting rival networks draws return fire; CNN’s Sanchez: ‘you lie’LOS ANGELES — Fox News Channel’s competitors fired back Friday at the network over ads in three major newspapers claiming Fox alone covered last weekend’s protest in Washington, D.C. Calif. advances tough energy requirements for flat-screen TVs, angering electronics retailersSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Energy regulators on Friday moved forward with a plan that could ban the sale of the most power-hungry televisions from California retail stores. Ex-president of Peru, Bolivia decry actions against media in VenezuelaCARACAS, Venezuela — Former presidents from Peru and Bolivia joined newspaper editors from across the Americas on Friday in condemning what they call a series of attempts by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, and some of his allies, to clamp down on the news media. Media’s freedom in Venezuela a top concern at Inter American Press Association forumCARACAS, Venezuela — Press freedom groups condemn Venezuela’s recent shutdown of radio stations as part of a broader strategy by President Hugo Chavez to progressively clamp down on the private news media — and they want to put a stop to it. Argentine leader, pursuing media law, drops plan for phone company-cable TV competitionBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s president made a major concession Monday as she seeks votes for a proposed media law, saying telephone companies should not be allowed to compete for television customers after all. Obama expects passage of ‘good health care bill’ as debate focuses on insurance industryWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama began a week that will dwell heavily on overhauling the health care system, declaring himself confident Congress will pass “a good health care bill” even though some Republican opponents were trying to kill the measure for political gain. Bad news for media: Study finds public increasingly finding the press inaccurate, biasedNEW YORK — More bad news for journalists: The percentage of people who believe their work is inaccurate and biased continues to grow. Obama, backing down from gov’t option, says he expects ‘good health care bill’ from CongressWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said he is confident Congress will pass “a good health care bill,” as months of rancor over reforming the nation’s health care system seemed to be easing Sunday, with the White House playing down an immediate role for a government insurance option. Obama, Congress easing debate on public option, turning attention to insurance regulationWASHINGTON — The White House and members of Congress on Sunday played down an immediate role for a government health insurance option and turned attention to regulating insurers, with the goal of lowering costs and ensuring coverage regardless of medical condition. Germany’s Merkel calls for new center-right gov’t in TV debate with SteinmeierBERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel faced her challenger in a televised debate two weeks before elections, arguing Sunday that the country needs a new center-right government to guide Europe’s biggest economy out of the financial crisis. Rep. Wilson says not to expect a second apology for his ‘You lie’ remark during Obama speechWASHINGTON — One apology is enough, a digging-in-his-heels Rep. Joe Wilson said Sunday, challenging Democratic leaders who want him to say on the House floor that he’s sorry for yelling “You lie!” during President Barack Obama’s health care speech to Congress. Germany’s Merkel, Steinmeier to face off in live TV debate 2 weeks before electionBERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel faces off in a live television debate Sunday night against challenger Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who needs a strong performance to lift his struggling center-left party’s prospects two weeks before elections. Taiwan court convicts former President Chen Shui-bian on graft charges, imposes life sentenceTAIPEI, Taiwan — A Taiwan court imposed a life sentence on former President Chen Shui-bian after convicting him of corruption Friday, marking a watershed in the island’s turbulent political history. |
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