1 in 10 suspect Afghan ballot boxes to be recounted in disputed presidential voteKABUL — Afghan election officials racing to meet a narrowing window for a possible presidential runoff said Friday they will recount a sample of 10 percent of suspect ballot boxes to speed long-delayed results of the disputed election. Black lawmakers adjusting to political realities amid economic, political tensionWASHINGTON — The euphoria over President Barack Obama’s inauguration is giving way to political reality for African-American lawmakers as Democrats grapple with stubborn challenges facing a long-awaited domestic agenda. Candidates make run for crucial 2.4M independents in New Jersey governor’s raceTRENTON, N.J. — After casting his vote for Democrat Jon Corzine four years ago, Daniel Wilson is backing the Republican challenger this time around, unhappy the New Jersey governor has not eased the high tax burden on state businesses and residents. Paul Kirk, friend to Kennedy and executor of his will, tapped as temporary Senate replacementBOSTON — Paul G. Kirk Jr. served Edward M. Kennedy as an aide, rooted beside him at Harvard-Yale football games and is the executor of his will. Now, as Kennedy’s replacement in the Senate, he is charged with trying to complete his late friend’s legacy by passing health care reform. Geography makes a difference in who has health insurance and who doesn’tORLANDO, Fla. — Where someone lives makes a difference in whether or not that person has health insurance. Group submits measure to strike California’s same-sex marriage ban in 2010SAN FRANCISCO — A group pushed ahead Thursday with a campaign to repeal California’s same-sex marriage ban, even though some other gay rights organizations think it’s too soon for another expensive ballot fight. Winter’s approach means narrow window for any Afghan runoff vote, official warnsKABUL — An election official warned Thursday that Afghanistan has a narrow two-week window in October to hold any presidential runoff before winter snows arrive — a somber reminder of how minor delays could leave a power vacuum well into next year. Mass. governor taps Kennedy friend, former DNC chair Paul Kirk for Kennedy’s seatBOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick named former Democratic Party chairman Paul G. Kirk Jr. to the late Edward Kennedy’s Senate seat Thursday and said the rushed, temporary appointment was necessary because the issues before Congress were “too important to Massachusetts for us to be one voice short.” Germany’s Merkel poised to win new term but faces tough economic, foreign policy challengesBERLIN — Since the end of World War II, Germans have shown a preference for a slow, steady hand over charismatic fervor when looking for a leader — especially in times of crisis. Democratic aides: Mass. governor to tap Kennedy friend, former DNC chair Paul Kirk for SenateBOSTON — The governor of Massachusetts has picked former Democratic National Committee chairman Paul G. Kirk Jr. to temporarily replace the late Edward M. Kennedy in the U.S. Senate, according to Democratic aides briefed on the decision. Democratic aide: Mass. governor to tap Kennedy friend, former DNC chair Paul Kirk for SenateBOSTON — A Democratic aide says Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick will name former party chairman Paul Kirk to temporarily fill the late Sen. Edward Kennedy’s seat. Afghan election official gives 2-week window for runoff vote before winterKABUL — Afghanistan has a two-week window to realistically hold any presidential runoff vote before winter sets in, an election official said Thursday in a stark acknowledgment that a quick decision is needed on whether to hold new balloting. Germany’s Merkel takes low-key style to the cusp of victory in German electionsBERLIN — A decade ago, Angela Merkel was known to Germans mainly for a famously bad haircut that made her the butt of jokes. Copenhagen braces for arrival of world leaders, royalty for 2016 Olympic decisionCOPENHAGEN — For a city that has never held an Olympics, Copenhagen will become an Olympic capital of sorts next week when it hosts an international meeting to decide the site for the 2016 Summer Games. Mass. governor to appoint Kennedy successor; ex-Democratic party chair Kirk has family backingBOSTON — Former Democratic National Committee chairman Paul G. Kirk Jr. was the favored pick Thursday as Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick prepared to announce a temporary replacement for the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. UN Security Council with Obama presiding to give political boost to nuclear free worldUNITED NATIONS — With an American president presiding for the first time, the U.N. Security Council is opening a summit-level meeting aimed at boosting long-stalled efforts to rid the world of nuclear weapons. Mass. governor to declare ‘emergency’ so he can immediately appoint interim Kennedy successorBOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick says he will declare an emergency to allow him to immediately appoint an interim successor to the late Sen. Edward Kennedy. UN suspends support to Honduran electoral court; says elections there likely won’t be credibleUNITED NATIONS — U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has suspended technical assistance to Honduras’ electoral court, saying turmoil there means presidential elections scheduled for November will not be credible. Mass. Legislature approves bill creating temporary replacement for Kennedy in US SenateBOSTON — Massachusetts lawmakers fulfilled Sen. Edward M. Kennedy’s dying wish Wednesday, granting the governor the power to appoint an interim replacement for him so President Barack Obama can regain a critical 60th U.S. Senate vote he needs to pass a health care overhaul this year. Former White House aide again drops out of the race for mayor of Md.’s capital cityANNAPOLIS, Md. — A former White House aide has dropped out of the race to be mayor of Maryland’s capital city — again — and apparently it’s for keeps this time. Mass. Legislature approves bill creating temporary replacement for KennedyBOSTON — The Massachusetts Legislature on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill allowing the governor to replace the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy temporarily, moving a step closer to restoring a critical 60th U.S. Senate vote President Barack Obama needs to pass his health care overhaul this year. Mass. House approves bill creating temporary replacement for Kennedy; Bill moves to SenateBOSTON — The Massachusetts House has given final approval to a bill allowing the governor to appoint an interim replacement for the late Sen. Edward Kennedy. Hungry Hondurans hunt for food during break in curfew; deposed leader hunkers down at embassyTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Hungry Hondurans scrambled through looted stores and lined up for food Wednesday during a break in a long curfew called to halt violence that erupted with the return of the country’s deposed leftist president. British Prime Minister Brown denies he is going blind; long-time foe urges him to quitNEW YORK — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Wednesday dismissed reports that he is slowly going blind, as a longtime critic in his governing Labour Party urged him to stand down as leader to save the party from a mauling at the next general election. NY lawyer: Wealthy fundraiser for top Democrats made legal political contributionsNEW YORK — The lawyer for a wealthy fundraiser for Hillary Rodham Clinton and other top Democrats said Wednesday that his client’s political contributions were legal — despite charges he defrauded banks of hundreds of millions of dollars. Family confidant: Kennedy’s sons urge Mass. governor to appoint ex-DNC chairman to replace dadBOSTON — The sons of the late Edward M. Kennedy have urged the governor to pick Paul G. Kirk Jr., the former chairman of the Democratic National Committee, to temporarily replace their father in the U.S. Senate. Iranian leader tells AP Obama should see Iran as a potential friend, not a threatNEW YORK — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad urged President Barack Obama to see Iran as a potential friend instead of a threat ahead of addresses both leaders will give to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday. AP Interview: Iranian leaders says he will seek leniency for US hikersNEW YORK — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Tuesday in an Associated Press interview that he will seek leniency for three American hikers who strayed across the Iranian border, and he urged President Barack Obama to see Iran as a potential friend. AP Interview: Ahmadinejad says he regrets protester deaths, but Iranian gov’t not to blameNEW YORK — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told The Associated Press on Tuesday that he regrets the deaths of protesters in the violence that followed his country’s disputed presidential elections. Defiant New York governor shoots back at Democrats seeking him to drop from ‘10 raceALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. David Paterson of New York is refusing to bend under pressure from top Democrats to get out of the 2010 race for governor to make way for state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. |
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