Justice David Souter tells Obama he will retire when court leaves for summerWASHINGTON — Justice David Souter is telling President Barack Obama he plans to retire from the Supreme Court this summer. Souter informed Obama of his plans in a brief letter Friday. Obama praised Souter and thanked him for his service. Justice Souter tells president he will retire when court leaves for summerWASHINGTON — Justice David Souter is telling President Barack Obama he plans to retire from the Supreme Court this summer. Unattended bicycle at White House causes street closure, bike’s removalWASHINGTON — The Secret Service has closed off a street section near the White House because of concerns about an unattended bicycle. Chicago bid team reaffirms support of President Barack Obama for 2016 OlympicsMILAN — The leaders of Chicago’s 2016 Olympic effort promised unprecedented political support for their bid, once again underlining the backing of President Barack Obama. Liberal Justice David Souter retiring from Supreme Court this year; Obama won’t commentWASHINGTON — A presidential spokesman says the White House has received no formal word from Supreme Court Justice David Souter that he plans to retire. Washington Post reports 1st-quarter loss on charges, slight decline in revenueWASHINGTON — Washington Post reports it moved to a loss in the first quarter on one-time impairment and restructuring costs. Justice David Souter, retiring from high court, can leave the city he loved to hateWASHINGTON — After 18 years in a city he loved to hate, Justice David H. Souter can finally bid Washington farewell. Source: Liberal-leaning Justice David Souter retiring from Supreme Court in JuneWASHINGTON — Justice David Souter is planning to retire after nearly two decades on the Supreme Court, but his departure is unlikely to change its conservative-liberal split. Source: Liberal-leaning Justice David Souter retiring from Supreme Court in JuneWASHINGTON — Justice David Souter is planning to retire after nearly two decades on the Supreme Court, but his departure is unlikely to change its conservative-liberal split. Justice David Souter never liked Washington, finally can bid farewellWASHINGTON — After 18 years in a city he loved to hate, Justice David H. Souter can finally bid Washington farewell. Source: Liberal-leaning Justice David Souter retiring from Supreme CourtWASHINGTON — Justice David Souter has told the White House that he will retire from the Supreme Court at the end of the court’s term in June, a source familiar with his plans said Thursday night. Commerce Secretary Locke releases $53M for Calif. and Ore. for latest salmon disasterWASHINGTON — The Commerce Department released $53 million to Oregon and California on Thursday to help West Coast salmon fishermen after the third fishery failure in four years. Mexico’s top medical officer optimistic swine flu has slowed, but WHO cautions outbreakMEXICO CITY — Mexico’s top medical officer voiced optimism Thursday that swine flu has slowed in the nation hardest hit by the virus, but the World Health Organization cautioned there is no evidence the worst of the global outbreak is over. AP Interview: Mexico health chief says swine flu toll may drop; new cases in US, EuropeMEXICO CITY — Mexico’s top medical officer voiced optimism Thursday that swine flu has slowed in the nation hardest hit by the virus, but the World Health Organization cautioned there is no evidence the worst of the global outbreak is over. First lady proposes turning annual congressional picnic into community service eventWASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama hopes to turn an annual White House picnic for members of Congress into a community service event for lawmakers and their families. Official: Former Obama campaign adviser to take over White House communications shopWASHINGTON — A senior adviser on Barack Obama’s campaign has been named the president’s interim communications director, a White House official said Thursday. 61 activists arrested at anti-torture rally outside the White HouseWASHINGTON — Dressed in an orange jumpsuit, Ken Crowley stood silently facing the White House. US swine flu cases pass 100, reach 15 states, with possible infection of Energy Dept aideWASHINGTON — Health officials on Thursday stressed that people with flu-like symptoms should stay off public transportation to avoid spreading the virus but said everyone else needs only to follow commonsense precautions, as the nation’s swine flu cases passed 100, reaching 16 states and possibly an aide in President Barack Obama’s administration. Dozens of anti-torture activists arrested at rally at White House after marching from CapitolWASHINGTON — U.S. Park Police have arrested about 60 anti-torture activists in front of the White House. Activists marching from US Capitol to White House to protest torture, detention policiesWASHINGTON — More than 100 anti-torture activists are marching solemnly from the U.S. Capitol to the White House. Republican leaders assemble groups to counter ‘party of no’ label Democrats have appliedWASHINGTON — Republican political figures in recent days announced policy programs to challenge President Barack Obama’s agenda and to counter perceptions that the GOP is a listless, leaderless “party of no.” Obama says waterboarding was torture, says he has no regrets on release of interrogation memosWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Wednesday night that waterboarding authorized by former President George W. Bush was torture and that the information gained from terror suspects through its use could have been obtained by other means. “In some cases, it may be harder,” he conceded at a White House news conference marking a whirlwind first 100 days in office. Obama says waterboarding was torture, says he has no regrets on release of interrogation memosWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Wednesday night that waterboarding authorized by former President George W. Bush was torture and that the information gained from terror suspects through its use could have been obtained by other means. “In some cases, it may be harder,” he conceded at a White House news conference marking a whirlwind first 100 days in office. Part I of the text of President Barack Obama’s news conference on WednesdayText of President Barack Obama’s news conference on Wednesday at the White House, as transcribed by CQ Transcriptions: Part II of the text of President Barack Obama’s news conference on WednesdayPart II of the text of President Barack Obama’s news conference on Wednesday at the White House, as transcribed by CQ Transcriptions: Obama says he’s sobered by how slowly change comes in WashingtonWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he’s sobered by how slowly changes come in Washington. Obama asserts waterboarding was torture, no regrets on release of interrogation memosWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Wednesday night that waterboarding authorized by former President George W. Bush was torture, and the information gained from terror suspects through its use could have been obtained by other means. Past, potential Republican candidates for president launch policy group to get GOP ideas outWASHINGTON — No more “Party of No.” Obama optimistic Chrysler will survive, says he has no regrets on releasing interrogation memosWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama expressed optimism Wednesday night that Chrysler could remain a “going concern,” possibly without filing for bankruptcy, a generally upbeat assessment on one of numerous challenges he has confronted in a whirlwind first 100 days in office. Obama optimistic Chrysler will survive, says he has no regrets on releasing interrogation memosWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama expressed optimism Wednesday night that Chrysler could remain a “going concern,” possibly without filing for bankruptcy, a generally upbeat assessment on one of numerous challenges he has confronted in a whirlwind first 100 days in office. |