Senate health care bill estimated to cost $829 billion, cover 94 percent of AmericansWASHINGTON — Health care legislation drafted by a key Senate committee would expand coverage to 94 percent of the eligible population at a 10-year cost of $829 billion, congressional budget experts said Wednesday in a preliminary estimate. Obama officials pledge federal support to fight teen violence in Chicago but offer no detailsCHICAGO — U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and Education Secretary Arne Duncan on Wednesday pledged federal support to fight a surge in youth violence in Chicago and other cities, calling the brutal beating death of a teenager on the city’s South Side a wake-up call for the country. Pot legalization gains momentum in California, setting up fight with federal governmentSAN FRANCISCO — Marijuana advocates are gathering signatures to get as many as three pot-legalization measures on the ballot in 2010 in California, setting up what could be a groundbreaking clash with the federal government over U.S. drug policy. Stocks finish mixed after 2 days of gains as investors wait for Alcoa; Dollar reboundsNEW YORK — After two big days, it was time for the stock market to take a break. California Realtors see dip in home sales next year, but rising pricesLOS ANGELES — Home sales in California are expected to dip next year, bucking the national trend, as unemployment and the loss of a tax incentive for homebuyers weigh on the country’s largest housing market, a forecast Wednesday showed. Feds designate southwest Alaska shoreline as protected habitat for threatened sea ottersANCHORAGE, Alaska — Four years after being placed on the Endangered Species List, the dwindling sea otters of southwest Alaska on Wednesday were given an important recovery tool. Fla. county mayor’s dad jailed after allegedly confronting her with gun in political spatFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Police say a Florida mayoral candidate upset because his politician daughter endorsed someone else was arrested after confronting her with a gun. Senate approves apology to American Indians for history of violence against tribesWASHINGTON — The Senate has approved a resolution apologizing to American Indians for years of “ill-conceived policies” and acts of violence by U.S. citizens. Pakistani foreign minister: US aid is crucial, stronger talks needed with US on AfghanistanWASHINGTON — Pakistan’s foreign minister said Wednesday that a proposed multibillion-dollar U.S. aid package is crucial to Islamabad’s efforts to fight terrorists. Diplomats launch talks in Honduras in hopes of ending presidential standoffTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Diplomats from around the hemisphere flew into Honduras on Wednesday and told the coup-imposed government to reinstate President Manuel Zelaya and restore democracy to the impoverished Central American country. EPA to meet with Texas regulators on how to fix state’s often-criticized pollution rulesDALLAS — Federal regulators who ruled Texas’ often-criticized oversight of industrial air pollution is out of line with federal law are taking the first step to change the state’s air-permit rules. Ky. veterans hospital nurse charged with giving patient a lethal dose of morphine 3 years agoLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A nurse at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Lexington is accused of killing a 90-year-old patient with a morphine injection three years ago, according to an indictment released Wednesday. Many low-income children still can’t find dental care despite Medicaid improvementsWASHINGTON — Two years after a 12-year-old Maryland boy died from an untreated tooth infection, low-income kids continue to face barriers to dental care despite state and federal efforts to improve access, government investigators said Wednesday. War memorial cross on federal land prompts sharp debate at Supreme CourtWASHINGTON — As the Supreme Court weighed a dispute over a religious symbol on public land Wednesday, Justice Antonin Scalia was having difficulty understanding how some people might feel excluded by a cross that was put up as a memorial to soldiers killed in World War I. Pentagon says Obama asked for and got copy of troops request from commander in Afghan warWASHINGTON — The formal request by the nation’s top Afghanistan commander for more troops is now in President Barack Obama’s hands, administration officials said Wednesday as the war launched after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks reached its eight-year mark with no end in sight. Hinchey: Internal Navy document shows new presidential helicopter triples cost, slows deliveryWASHINGTON — An internal Navy document shows new plans to replace the president’s fleet of helicopters will cost taxpayers more and take years longer to deliver than a recently scrapped contract, a New York Democrat said Wednesday. House Democrats defeat latest Republican attempt to remove Rangel from Ways and Means chairWASHINGTON — House Republicans failed Wednesday for a third time to oust Rep. Charles Rangel as chairman of the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee, but they kept the political spotlight on his ethical problems. Over GOP objections, House-Senate panel offers plan for allowing trials for Gitmo detaineesWASHINGTON — In a partial victory for President Obama’s troubled bid to close the U.S. prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, key congressional negotiators adopted a plan Wednesday to permit terror suspects held there to continue to be transferred into the United States to face trial. Justice Dept. finds most kids have been exposed to violence; results called ’staggering’WASHINGTON — Justice Department officials said Wednesday that most children in the United States are exposed to violence in their daily lives — but a leading criminologist warned the government-sponsored survey may be lumping serious and minor incidents together. Quieter than health overhaul foes, grass-roots supporters are working hard, Obama camp saysNEW YORK — Fired up? Ready to go? You might not know it from the way President Barack Obama’s grass-roots supporters have been largely drowned out in the raucous debate over his health care plan. Berlusconi says he won’t resign despite court ruling overturning law shielding him from trialROME — Premier Silvio Berlusconi says he will not resign even though a top Italian court has overturned an immunity law shielding him from a corruption trial in Milan. Ga. GOP congressman apologizes for using term ‘ghetto grandmothers’ during campaign stopATLANTA — A Georgia GOP congressman is apologizing for using the term “ghetto grandmothers” while talking about citizenship verification legislation. Global economic crisis accelerates China’s ascent, but what role will it play?BEIJING — The auto-parts maker Delphi Corp. is headquartered in Troy, Mich., in the heart of the region that made the United States the car capital of the world. It’s a place where the phrase “buy American” is right at home. Regulators warn 10 mining companies about potential health, safety violationsWASHINGTON — Federal safety regulators on Wednesday warned 10 mining companies that their operations have a potential pattern of health or safety violations. Some sex offenders, banned from churches, fighting state laws as they search for salvationRALEIGH, N.C. — Convicted sex offender James Nichols said he was trying to better himself by going to church. But the police who arrested him explained: The church is off-limits because it has a daycare center. Trial of South Africa’s ex-top cop opens window into shady world of criminal kingpinsJOHANNESBURG — The corruption trial of South Africa’s ex-top cop is opening a window into a shady world of criminal kingpins and alleged graft at the highest levels in law enforcement. Top court overturns Italian premier’s immunity, Berlusconi spokesman says he won’t resignROME — Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi vowed to stay on and “go forward” Wednesday after an Italian court struck down a law granting him immunity from prosecution and allowed trials for corruption and tax fraud to resume in Milan. There were immediate calls for his resignation. Annan says Kenya needs local tribunal to try suspected perpetrators of postelection violenceNAIROBI, Kenya — Former U.N. chief Kofi Annan, who mediated an end to Kenya’s postelection violence, said Wednesday that the country should form a local tribunal to try the suspected perpetrators. Divided Senate panel approves labor nominee despite GOP concerns about inaccurate testimonyWASHINGTON — A sharply divided Senate panel on Wednesday approved New York state’s labor commissioner for the No. 3 post at the Labor Department, despite GOP claims that she gave lawmakers inaccurate testimony. Stocks slip after 2 days of gains as market waits for Alcoa; Dollar reboundsNEW YORK — Investors waiting for earnings reports to start in earnest sent stocks modestly lower Wednesday following a two-day spike. |
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