Mary Travers, blond beatnik in 1960s folk anthem trio Peter, Paul and Mary, dies at 72NEW YORK — Mary Travers, one part of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, which used beautiful, tranquil harmonies to convey the angst and turmoil of the Vietnam anti-war movement, racial discrimination and more, died after a yearslong battle with leukemia. She was 72. Japan’s new Prime Minister Hatoyama to make diplomatic debut in USTOKYO — Japan’s new prime minister will make his diplomatic debut next week with a visit to the United Nations and an economic summit meeting in Pittsburgh, officials said Thursday, as a poll showed voters have high expectations for his new Cabinet. Honduran presidential candidates signal support for proposed deal to restore ousted leaderSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Four presidential candidates pledged Wednesday to support a proposed deal that would restore the ousted Honduran leader to power. Mary Travers of folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary dead after battle with cancer at 72BOSTON — Mary Travers, one-third of the popular 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary who were perhaps best known for their hit “Puff (The Magic Dragon),” died in a Connecticut hospital after battling leukemia for several years. She was 72. Mary Travers of folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary dead after battle with cancer at 62DANBURY, Conn. — Mary Travers, one-third of the hugely popular 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died. Baucus’ health care plan marks pivotal moment in debate _ but no GOP support for compromiseWASHINGTON — His calls for compromise rebuffed by Republicans, the Democratic chairman of the Senate Finance Committee unveiled sweeping legislation Wednesday to remake the nation’s costly health care system largely along the lines outlined by President Barack Obama. Rosa Parks, Ben Franklin, Rush Limbaugh? Texas may change must-know figures for studentsAUSTIN, Texas — Does civil rights activist Cesar Chavez belong alongside Benjamin Franklin as an example of a model American citizen? Should Texas schoolchildren be required to identify Rush Limbaugh? How big a place does the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall — most famous for his victory in integrating the nation’s schools — deserve in the history books? Mass. Rep. Capuano says he will run to succeed Kennedy; targets rival Coakley as untestedBOSTON — U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano said Wednesday he will run for the late Edward M. Kennedy’s Senate seat, arguing he is the best candidate to continue his fellow Democrat’s liberal philosophical tradition and better tested in the national political arena than leading rival Martha Coakley. Senate Finance version of health care bill unveiled, would cost US over $856B in next 10 yearsWASHINGTON — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus has released his long-awaited health overhaul bill, moving forward with a landmark, $856 billion bill even though no Republicans are on board. Japan’s new prime minister names Cabinet and promises sweeping changesTOKYO — Longtime opposition leader Yukio Hatoyama took office as prime minister on Wednesday, naming a new Cabinet and vowing to rebuild the economy and refocus Japan’s place on the world stage with his largely untested party. Hatoyama elected as Japan’s prime minister, names Cabinet, marking break from pastTOKYO — Longtime opposition leader Yukio Hatoyama took office as prime minister on Wednesday, naming a new Cabinet and vowing to rebuild the economy and refocus Japan’s place on the world stage with his largely untested left-of-center party. Japan’s new leader says he wants to build trust relationship with Obama, see economy improveTOKYO — Japan’s new prime minister says he wants to build a relationship of trust with President Barack Obama, but has no intention to back down on plans to push for a review of the U.S. military presence here. Hatoyama elected as Japan’s prime minister, names CabinetTOKYO — Longtime opposition leader Yukio Hatoyama was elected prime minister and installed his new Cabinet Wednesday, promising to reinvigorate Japan’s economy and shake up government with his left-of-center party after more than 50 years of nearly unbroken rule by conservatives. Japan’s new prime minister announces Cabinet; picks veteran for finance ministerTOKYO — Japan’s new Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama has announced his Cabinet lineup, picking a veteran lawmaker and party ally as finance minister and a fellow party leader as his foreign minister. Baucus’ decision to unveil health bill with no GOP support dims chances for bipartisan dealWASHINGTON — Sen. Max Baucus’ decision to release his long-awaited health care overhaul bill with no Republicans on board dims the chances for a bipartisan compromise on President Barack Obama’s top domestic priority. Former opposition leader Hatoyama elected as Japan’s prime ministerTOKYO — Longtime opposition leader Yukio Hatoyama was elected prime minister Wednesday, promising to reinvigorate Japan’s economy and shake up government with his left-of-center party after more than 50 years of nearly unbroken rule by conservatives. Japan’s parliament convenes to formally select Hatoyama as prime ministerTOKYO — Japan’s parliament has convened to formally select former opposition leader Yukio Hatoyama as prime minister, following his party’s landslide election victory last month. Baucus moving ahead on health care without GOP support, Rangel says Obama’s price tag too lowWASHINGTON — Caught off guard, congressional Democrats are grappling with President Barack Obama’s unexpected call for immediate access to insurance for those with pre-existing medical conditions, as well as richer Medicare drug benefits than envisioned in early versions of health care legislation. Japan’s prime minister, Cabinet resign
Top Senate negotiator to move ahead on health care without bipartisan agreementWASHINGTON — The Senate’s top health care negotiator says he’s moving ahead on health care legislation without the bipartisan agreement he’d hoped for. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus said late Tuesday he’ll unveil a formal proposal on Wednesday, and move to committee deliberations next week. The Montana Democrat had spent months negotiating behind closed doors with a small group of senators trying to reach an elusive bipartisan deal. Opposition says it will salvage Conservative government in no-confidence vote FridayTORONTO — One of Canada’s opposition parties said Tuesday it will prop up Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s minority Conservative government in a no-confidence vote this week, averting an immediate election. Obama’s health care prescription cause difficulties for congressional DemocratsWASHINGTON — Caught off guard, congressional Democrats are grappling with President Barack Obama’s unexpected call for immediate access to insurance for those with pre-existing medical conditions, as well as richer Medicare drug benefits than envisioned in early versions of health care legislation. Obama administration supports extending Patriot Act provisions expiring this yearWASHINGTON — The Obama administration supports extending three key provisions of the Patriot Act that are due to expire at the end of the year, the Justice Department told Congress in a letter made public Tuesday. Japan’s incoming leaders face worries they lack experience as presumptive PM finalizes CabinetTOKYO — Japan’s parliament was poised to name a former opposition leader prime minister Wednesday as worries mounted that his largely untested party wasn’t up to the task of reviving the struggling economy. French legislators approve bill to cut off Internet for illegal downloadersPARIS — France’s lower house of parliament approved a pioneering bill Tuesday allowing authorities to cut off Internet access to people who download illegally, a measure that entertainment companies hope will be a powerful weapon against piracy. Oil-rich Norway’s premier vows to fight climate change after re-electionOSLO — Norway’s prime minister on Tuesday said fighting climate change would be a priority in his second term after his left-leaning government beat a splintered opposition to win re-election. Oil-rich Norway’s leftist gov’t wins re-election in close voteOSLO — Norway’s left-leaning government narrowly won re-election after using oil money to shield the Nordic welfare state from the global recession, official results showed Tuesday. Exit poll: Norway’s left-leaning government wins re-electionOSLO — An exit poll by national broadcaster NRK shows Norway’s left-leaning government winning re-election. Left-wing gov’t facing splintered opposition in Norway vote focused on oil wealth, welfareOSLO — Norway’s left-leaning government faced a splintered opposition Monday in an election focussed on how to manage the Nordic nation’s soaring oil wealth and seal cracks in its welfare system. Left-wing gov’t facing splintered opposition in Norway vote focused on oil wealthOSLO — Norway’s left-leaning government faced a splintered center-right opposition as voting stations opened Monday in an election centered on how to manage the Nordic welfare state’s oil wealth. |
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TOKYO — Japan’s Prime Minister Taro Aso and his Cabinet resigned Wednesday to pave the way for parliament to elect Yukio Hatoyama as the country’s next leader.
