Recession will weigh on US economy for years: WSJ surveyWASHINGTON - The worst recession since the Great Depression has left a scorched landscape that will weigh on the American labour market and the broader economy for years to come, according to the latest Wall Street Journal forecasting survey. Latest White House session on war in Afghanistan could turn to discussion of troop strengthWASHINGTON — The latest in a series of top-level White House meetings about the war in Afghanistan could provide a venue for the first discussion of the troop request submitted by the U.S. commander there. Iran, Afghanistan, arms control loom large as Clinton heads to Europe, Russia
Obama, Democrats work to shore up soft support among women for health overhaulWASHINGTON — The White House and top Democrats, intensifying their push to build support for their party’s health overhaul proposals, are increasingly targeting women, a politically crucial group with strong opinions on health care that polls suggest has yet to be sold on the changes. Archaeopteryx was less bird like, more like dinosWASHINGTON - A new research has shown that the Archaeopteryx, which has long been considered the iconic first bird, was less bird like, and more like dinosaurs. Simple tool boosts motivation, improves health in elderlyWASHINGTON - Researchers in the US have discovered the “Getting-Out-of-Bed (GoB) measure” to gauge motivation levels and the attitude towards life in older adults. Early hominids first walked on two legs in woods, not on open grasslandsWASHINGTON - In a new research, scientists have determined that early hominids first walked on two legs in the woods, not on the open, grassy savanna. ‘Not alienating Chinese more important than White House visit’WASHINGTON - The Dalai Lama has said that an opportunity for President Barack Obama to raise the Tibet issue with Chinese leader Hu Jintao without alienating Beijing was more important than his own visit to the White House. Pak Army’s opposition to KL Bill, no threat to Zardari govt: USWASHINGTON - The United States has rejected apprehensions regarding a threat to the Zardari government following the Pakistan Army’s open criticism of the controversial Kerry-Lugar Bill. US considering Pak’s reservations on Kerry Lugar Bill: BidenWASHINGTON - Worried by the wide scale criticism of the Kerry Lugar Bill in Pakistan, US Vice President Joe Biden has said that Washington is considering Islamabad’s reservations on the aid Bill. US open to work with Al-Qaeda, Taliban members who cut terror ties: ClintonWASHINGTON - The United States is planning to work with those Al-Qaeda and Taliban members who cut-off their ties with these banned outfits, in order to resolve the Afghan crisis, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said. Jupiter’s moon Europa has plenty of oxygen to support lifeWASHINGTON - A new research has suggested that there may be plenty of oxygen available in the global ocean on Jupiter’s moon Europa to support life, in fact, a hundred times more oxygen than previously estimated. Just like humans, monkey moms go gooey over newbornsWASHINGTON - Monkey mothers interact with their newborn babies in much the same way human moms do, suggests a study of rhesus macaques. US condemns attack near Indian mission in KabulWASHINGTON - The US has condemned Thursday’s bombing near the Indian Embassy in Kabul that killed at least 17 people and injured 76, saying there’s no justification for this kind of senseless violence. Watchdog warns that loan relief needs improvements while Treasury says plan hits goal earlyWASHINGTON — The Obama administration’s effort to help homeowners avoid foreclosure may not achieve its goal of helping 3 million to 4 million borrowers and may simply delay mortgage defaults for many, a government watchdog group says. NTSB official: Doomed medical helicopter lacked safety features recommended by expertsWASHINGTON — A medical helicopter that crashed in South Carolina last month, killing three crew members, lacked safety features recommended by experts, a federal official said Thursday. NASA’s moon probe separates as planned, ready to smack into lunar surface Friday morningWASHINGTON — NASA’s moon probe has separated into two pieces as planned, a major milestone toward a Friday morning double-barreled crash into the lunar surface. US rocket ready to crash into moonWASHINGTON - A US rocket is to crash into the moon Friday in an experiment scientists hope will provide data about ice hidden in the perpetually dark lunar craters. UAW summons factory-level Ford union leaders to Detroit to discuss concessions; no deal yetWASHINGTON — The United Auto Workers union has summoned representatives from Ford factories across the nation to Detroit on Tuesday to discuss contract talks with the automaker. Senate Democrats agree to extend jobless benefits to nearly 2M set to run out of assistanceWASHINGTON — Senate Democrats said Thursday they have reached a deal to extend unemployment insurance benefits to the nearly 2 million jobless workers across the country who are in danger of running out of assistance by the end of the year. Bernanke sees no rush to boost rates; confident Fed can reel in support when time is rightWASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke sent a fresh signal Thursday that he’s in no rush to reverse course and start boosting interest rates. Evangelical Christian group OKs resolution urging Congress to reform immigration systemWASHINGTON — An American evangelical Christian group is urging Congress to approve reforms to immigration laws in a resolution approved Thursday. Analysis: Progress now on health care, challenges loom for Obama, DemocratsWASHINGTON — More than nine months in the making, the health care bill soon to emerge from the Senate Finance Committee is the only one judged so far to meet President Barack Obama’s conditions for significantly expanding insurance coverage without raising federal deficits, at the same time it slows the rise in medical costs. By any other name: Bills to create jobs add up to a second economic stimulus packageWASHINGTON — Confronted with big job losses and no sign the U.S. economy is ready to stand on its own, Democrats are working on a growing list of relief efforts, leaving for later how to pay for them, or whether even to bother. Lawyer says Kuwaiti man released from Guantanamo after judge orders him freedWASHINGTON — A Guantanamo Bay detainee from Kuwait has been released to his home country, a lawyer for the man said Thursday. NASA lunar mission combines romance of moon with lust for cosmic violenceWASHINGTON — For as long as man has looked up, the moon has inspired romance, poetry and songs. Man also likes blowing things up. Now we get to do both — in the name of science. Obama invites lawmakers, Cabinet officials to play basketball at White HouseWASHINGTON — You could call it the Obama All-Stars vs. the Capitol Hills. Raytheon gets $73.9 million Air Force deal for services on common ground sensorWASHINGTON — Raytheon Co. received a $73.9 million contract from the Air Force for services on the common ground system, the Pentagon said late Thursday. Vilsack launches new agriculture agency, says USDA must sharpen its research focusWASHINGTON — The USDA must sharpen the focus of its science and research efforts to emphasize areas where it can make an impact on society, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Thursday. Lawmakers concerned that moves by GM, Chrysler on carhaulers could undermine union workersWASHINGTON — Months after the government bailed out General Motors and Chrysler, some lawmakers are questioning tough contract demands by the two auto companies that union officials argue could lead to the replacement of hundreds of union carhaulers with nonunion drivers. |
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Iran looms over Clinton trip to Europe, Russia
