Obama aide who quit after flap over low-flying plane in NY gets new job with Democrat activistWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s former aide Louis Caldera, who resigned after authorizing a costly and frightening Air Force One photo-op over New York City, is flying higher today. Still reeling from 2008 loss, Clinton legacy takes another beating with McAuliffe’s defeatNEW YORK — Terry McAuliffe’s crushing defeat in Virginia’s gubernatorial primary is the latest blow to former President Bill Clinton’s political legacy, still reeling from Hillary Rodham Clinton’s loss to Barack Obama in last year’s Democratic presidential contest. Va. state senator, a bit rough around the edges, beats party star in Dem primary for governorRICHMOND, Va. — For four years, Democratic state Sen. R. Creigh Deeds has coped with losing the closest statewide race in modern Virginia history to Republican Bob McDonnell. Holocaust Museum has attracted anti-Semitism, hatred from its inceptionWASHINGTON — From its inception, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum has brought haters to its doors, with several dozen people protesting the 1993 dedication carrying signs such as, “Stop the big lie — the gas chamber hoax!” Ex-terrorism prosecutor: Many more Guantanamo detainees will follow first to arrive in USNEW YORK — A former federal prosecutor says the first Guantanamo detainee to be brought to the U.S. for trial will likely be followed by plenty more. Clinton Foundation plans solar power plants in IndiaNOIDA - A foundation backed by former US president Bill Clinton is in talks with the Gujarat and Rajasthan governments to build two 3,000 MW solar power plants, New and Renewable Energy Minister Farooq Abdullah said here Wednesday. INSIDE WASHINGTON: Open government has its limits when it comes to lawmakers’ financesWASHINGTON — As the government spends billions bailing out cash-strapped businesses and homeowners, Americans might wonder whether their lawmakers are refinancing their own mortgages or benefiting from relief they backed. Lawmaker, country lawyer defeats Clinton confidante Terry McAuliffe in Va. governor primaryRICHMOND, Va. — A state senator and small-town lawyer pulled off a surprising win in Virginia’s Democratic primary for governor, besting a former legislative colleague and the well-funded Terry McAuliffe, the former chairman of the Democratic National Committee. 1st civilian case against Guantanamo detainee to test US legal system, court of public opinionNEW YORK — Ahmed Ghailani already was a terrorism suspect with an unusual resume — alleged aide to Osama bin Laden, suspected bomb maker, former prisoner of war. State Sen. Creigh Deeds defeats Clinton confidante Terry McAuliffe in Va. primary for governorRICHMOND, Va. — State Sen. R. Creigh Deeds dominated Virginia’s three-way Democratic primary for governor Tuesday, defeating a much better financed Clinton White House insider and a former legislative colleague. First Guantanamo detainee pleads in US court in NY, will test Obama’s plan to close prisonNEW YORK — Under heavy guard, a Guantanamo Bay detainee walked into a civilian U.S. courtroom for the first time Tuesday, underscoring the Obama administration’s determination to close the Cuban prison and hold trials here despite Republican alarms about bringing terror suspects to America. Obama’s ‘tax deferral’ to affect American jobs: ReportWASHINGTON - President Barack Obama’s proposal to give tax breaks to firms that set up shops at “Buffalo instead of Bangalore” would dramatically affect American jobs and investment and leave US companies less competitive in global markets, a new economic report has warned. Former DNC chairman among 3 candidates vying for Democratic nomination for Virginia governorRICHMOND, Va. — Turnout was light Tuesday as voters chose a Democratic nominee for governor in Virginia’s primary. Justice Dept says 1st Gitmo detainee has arrived in US; suspect faces trial in NYCWASHINGTON — U.S. authorities have brought the first Guantanamo Bay detainee to the United States, flying him into New York to face trial for bombing U.S. embassies in Tanzania and Kenya, the Justice Department said Tuesday. AP source: 1st Gitmo detainee arrives in US; faces trial in NYCWASHINGTON — U.S. authorities have brought the first Guantanamo Bay detainee to the United States, flying him into New York to face trial for bombing U.S. embassies, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The French get their Obama moment when the president goes privatePARIS — People gawked and cameras clicked as the Obamas cut a wide figure through the French capital even while confined to a presidential motorcade. It was more personal for the few kept not so distant — the restaurant owner who “saw God,” the chauffeur reveling in a “magnificent mission.” Obama pleads for action on health care agenda, proclaims on radio ‘it’s time to deliver’WASHINGTON — The White House, backing away from President Barack Obama’s “it’s-all-on-the-table” approach initially advocated, prepared to get louder and more involved in the details of a health care overhaul that officials once were content to leave to Congress, administration officials said Saturday. Wall Street’s Rattner a force in auto bailout negotiations, but probe clouds star turnNEW YORK — Steven Rattner had but one assignment when the president brought him to Washington in February. But it was a big one: Save the American auto industry. Obama administration still missing key leaders in drug cartel crackdownWASHINGTON — The Obama administration has unveiled a broad new strategy to fight violent Mexican drug cartels on the border. It only lacks the presidential choices to run the top U.S. agencies battling drugs, border smuggling and illegal guns. Pig intestines, Mmm! Sotomayor’s portrait shows vivid family life, uncertainty in Ivy LeagueWASHINGTON — She likes to eat pig intestines and watch “Law & Order.” She felt like an alien in the Ivy League. She reads fictional courtroom dramas and hands down imaginary rulings on the lawyers’ objections therein. Love and marriage: Political spouses visible, vulnerable to rough campaign worldWASHINGTON — Political spouses increasingly are finding little public love to go with marriage. Twists in NJ man’s quest for custody of son in Brazil put focus on what’s best for the boyMOUNT LAUREL, N.J. — Under international law, it appears straightforward that a 9-year-old boy who has lived most of his life in Brazil should be returned to his father in New Jersey. AP News in BriefObama says he’ll accept Nobel Peace Prize as ‘call to action’ toward peace and prosperity Bush calls Clinton ‘his brother’ in Canada as they appear together on stage for the first timeTORONTO — Former President George W. Bush called former President Bill Clinton “his brother” and the two rarely disagreed in their first-ever appearance together on stage. Bush poster pelted with shoes in CanadaTORONTO - Former US President George W. Bush, who appeared at a joint “conversation” with former president Bill Clinton here Friday, was greeted with angry protests by hundreds of Canadians. Bill Clinton chats up models at LIFEbeat fashion show in ViennaNEW YORK - Former U.S. President Bill Clinton still seems to be very popular with women, for he reportedly was seen chatting up several of the 60 models at the LIFEbeat fashion show in Vienna recently. Bill Clinton to help Haiti’s recoveryNEW YORK/WASHINGTON - Former US president Bill Clinton will help jumpstart Haiti’s economic and social conditions in his new role as UN special envoy for the impoverished Caribbean nation, the world body said Tuesday. Musharraf denies pressing Sharif to seek US help during Kargil warLAHORE - Former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has denied reports that he had asked the then prime minister Nawaz Sharif to seek US help during the Kargil war in 1999. President Harry Truman’s Little White House in Key West finished after 7 years of restorationKEY WEST, Fla. — A seven-year, nearly $1 million restoration of President Harry Truman’s Little White House in South Florida is complete. Bill Clinton believes US foreign policy is doing well under ObamaVIRGINIA - Former US President Bill Clinton believes American foreign policy is being managed well by the Obama administration, and does not give much value to criticisms of it by former Vice -President Dick Cheney. |
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