Dueling ‘racist’ claims are changing the meaning of a once powerful wordEverybody’s racist, it seems. New Univision Networks president embodies future of fast-growing Spanish-language networkMIAMI — When Cesar Conde walks into a room, his youthful looks and earnest countenance have at times led people to confuse the trim executive with an intern. Vietnam War memorial in DC seeks photos of each of 58,000 fallen veterans listed on wallWASHINGTON — The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is beginning an effort to gather photographs of each of the more than 58,000 men and women listed on the memorial wall in Washington. Texas vet who gathered, buried remnants of flag burned at Republican National Convention diesFORT WORTH, Texas — Dan Walker, an Army war veteran who was honored for gathering and burying a U.S. flag that was burned in protest during the 1984 Republican National Convention in Dallas, has died. He was 81. Obama speaks to Hispanic caucus gala dinner, praises Sotomayor’s Supreme Court postWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, trying to calm critics and rally allies on his top domestic priority, told a Hispanic gathering on Wednesday that no one in the United States illegally would receive benefits under plans for a health care overhaul. Obama speaks to Hispanic caucus gala dinner, promotes health care overhaulWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is pushing his ambitious health care overhaul to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. Baucus plan would improve health care access but costs could still be a barrier for someWASHINGTON — You’re a 51-year-old single mother raising two kids and juggling a mortgage and a car loan. Because you’re self-employed, getting health insurance has always been a problem. Under the new Senate plan, you still might have to stretch your budget to pay premiums even if the coverage is more secure. Houston-area school district wins $1 million Broad Prize; money will go to scholarshipsHOUSTON — A Houston-area school district where 84 percent of students qualify for free or reduced lunch on Wednesday won the nation’s top prize in public education, winning $1 million for making strides in student achievement. Top US military officer: commitment needed in decades ahead to tackle mental wounds of warALEXANDRIA, Va. — Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, expressed frustration Wednesday with the pace of government work to heal the mental wounds of war. Israel rejects call for independent inquiry into Gaza war, says its military probes are enoughJERUSALEM — Israel on Wednesday rejected U.N. calls to open an independent inquiry into its conduct during last winter’s Gaza Strip military offensive and said it would launch a diplomatic offensive to block any attempt to bring its soldiers before an international war crimes tribunal. Rep. Joe Wilson’s son disputes claim by Carter that Congressman’s outburst ‘based on racism’ATLANTA — U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson’s oldest son defended his father against a claim by former President Jimmy Carter that the congressman’s outburst during a speech by President Barack Obama was “based on racism.” Rep. Wilson’s outburst ‘based on racism’: Carter
Former President Carter: Congressman’s outburst to Obama ‘based on racism,’ ‘dastardly’ATLANTA — Former President Jimmy Carter said Tuesday that U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson’s outburst to President Barack Obama during a speech to Congress last week was an act “based on racism” and rooted in fears of a black president. US Forest Service apologizes for linking tortillas, Spanish music to armed pot growersDENVER — The U.S. Forest Service has apologized for suggesting that campers who eat tortillas, drink Tecate beer and play Spanish music may be armed marijuana growers, calling it “regrettable” and “insensitive.” Governors worry federal health reform could strain budgets in states with many poor, joblessJACKSON, Miss. — States with high levels of poverty and unemployment have been struggling with growing Medicaid budgets during the recession, and some governors worry their financial burdens could get worse as Congress works on a comprehensive health care bill. Somalia shelling kills 15, most at home for disabled former army officersMOGADISHU, Somalia — Mortars slammed into Somalia’s capital, killing three civilians and at least 12 men at a home for disabled veterans, an official said Saturday. Nearly a dozen other former soldiers were wounded in the attack. Somalia shelling kills 15, most at a home ex-army officers who lost limbsMOGADISHU, Somalia — Mortars slammed into a home for disabled veterans in Somalia’s capital, killing at least 12 disabled men and wounding nearly a dozen, officials said Saturday. NAACP calls for greater police oversight, training after man killed inside Illinois churchThe NAACP is renewing a push for federal standards on police use of force after the shooting of an unarmed black man by two white police officers inside a church while day care children watched. Telenovela captivates Colorado Latinos while getting them in tune with healthcare optionsDENVER — It has all the hallmarks of the beloved telenovela: Heart-wrenching dialogue. Doors slamming amid tears. Over-the-top theatrics. World’s oldest known person dies in her sleep at age 115 at Los Angeles nursing homeLOS ANGELES — Although she liked her bacon crispy and her chicken fried, she never drank, smoked or fooled around, Gertrude Baines once said, describing a life that lasted an astonishing 115 years and earned her the title of oldest person on the planet. Rep. Joe Wilson says won’t be muzzled after apologies for ‘You lie!’ outburst on health careWEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — Democratic leaders will vote early next week on whether to admonish Republican Rep. Joe Wilson if he does not apologize on the House floor for yelling “You lie!” during President Barack Obama’s health care address. When Deomcrat Rob Miller got lucky for Joe Wilson!WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — Rob Miller gets lucky for Rep. Joe Wilson. Wilson’s outburst during President Barack Obama’s health care address is giving a boost to his Democratic opponent. Some SC voters proud, others embarrassed by their congressman’s outburst of ‘You lie!’WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — Rep. Joe Wilson is known as a mild-mannered congressman fond of making short speeches. His shortest got the most attention. “You lie!” Wilson blurted out during President Barack Obama’s health care address to a joint session Wednesday night, an outburst that made some supporters shudder even as others believed it could give Wilson a political boost in his conservative hometown. Text of Obama’s speech to Congress on health care reformText of President Barack Obama’s address to Congress on health care reform Wednesday, as prepared for delivery and provided by the White House. Investigators scour bank records in continuing hunt for corruption in Iraq’s costly rebuildingWASHINGTON — Federal investigators are searching for suspicious transactions in the personal bank records of a retired Army colonel who ran the contracting office in Baghdad during the early stages of Iraq’s $125 billion reconstruction. SPIN METER: Political opportunity makes a convert of the GOP on MedicareNEW YORK — Weren’t Republicans against Medicare before they were for it? Even if shoppers’ willingness to spend returns, ability likely to be constrained for yearsCHICAGO — A year after “shop ’til you drop” stopped, the nation fixates on this question: Will consumer spending ever return to pre-recession levels? Democrats hoping 2005 Social Security debacle is not blueprint for health care this yearWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s health care initiative is repeating history. No, not the failed attempt by President Bill Clinton in 1993. Right now, Obama’s troubled plan is on the same shaky ground that preceded President George W. Bush’ grand flop with Social Security. Labor Day scorecard: Despite highest jobless rate, average wages increase, wage gaps narrowTRENTON, N.J. — Despite the nation’s highest jobless rate in 26 years, American workers are seeing some encouraging trends this Labor Day, according to a report released Monday by Rutgers University. AP picture of mortally wounded soldier sparks debate over duty and tasteNEW YORK — Defense Secretary Robert Gates expressed disappointment Friday at news outlets that used a picture taken and distributed by The Associated Press depicting a U.S. Marine mortally wounded in combat in Afghanistan. |
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ATLANTA — Former President Jimmy Carter said Tuesday that U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson’s outburst to President Barack Obama during a speech to Congress last week was an act “based on racism” and rooted in fears of a black president.
