Obama says his thoughts are with disaster victims in Samoa, IndonesiaWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is voicing his concern and his condolences over the tsunami in the South Pacific and the earthquake in Indonesia. Obama attends tribute to Walter Cronkite, addresses joint session of CongressWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is paying tribute to Walter Cronkite. He’ll be among the dignitaries attending a memorial service for the broadcasting legend Wednesday at Lincoln Center in New York. Astronauts could orbit Mars in 2020s, provided NASA’s budget is boostedLONDON - In a new report, a panel of experts have suggested that humans could orbit Mars in the 2020s, provided NASA’s budget is boosted. Chidambaram gets anti-terrorism tips from FBI, NYPD
UN seeks climate momentum with YouTube addresses by world leaders and live TVUNITED NATIONS — The U.N. is turning to YouTube to jolt the world’s plodding climate diplomacy into higher gear. Obama impresses the future with back-to-school speech
Failure to launch: Obama space panel says Bush’s $100 billion plan moon return plan won’t flyWASHINGTON — A White House panel of independent space experts says NASA’s return-to-the-moon plan just won’t fly. Space shuttle Discovery undocks from space station, leaves 6 astronauts behindCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space shuttle Discovery and its seven astronauts pulled away from the international space station on Tuesday and headed home, leaving tons of fresh supplies behind as well as a new face. New proposal calls for fines of up to $3,800; support for gov’t insurance option slipsWASHINGTON — Americans would be fined up to $3,800 for failing to buy health insurance under a plan that circulated in Congress on Tuesday as divisions among Democrats undercut President Barack Obama’s effort to regain traction on his health care overhaul. Mass. congressman draws nomination papers, plans to announce next week if he’ll run for SenateBOSTON — Rep. Michael Capuano of Massachusetts says he’s taken out nomination papers and will announce next week whether he’ll join the race to succeed Edward Kennedy in the U.S. Senate. How the Obama girls spent their summer vacation: Harry Potter in London, gelato in ItalyWASHINGTON — If Malia and Sasha Obama write “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” essays as they head back to school this week, oh, the stories they can tell. Failure to launch: Obama space panel says Bush’s moon return plan too costly, won’t flyWASHINGTON — A White House panel of independent space experts says NASA’s return-to-the-moon plan just won’t fly. Blagojevich: Words on FBI tape were taken out of context but prison is still a worryCHICAGO — Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Tuesday that statements he made on secret FBI wiretap tapes were taken out of context by prosecutors and that he might try to call senators and a top White House official as witnesses at his racketeering and fraud trial to back his version of events. Top House Democrat says he could support health care bill without a public optionWASHINGTON — Prospects for a government insurance plan appeared to be sinking fast Tuesday as lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill a day ahead of a major health care speech by President Barack Obama. Hoyer: Most Dems support Obama’s Afghan policy, but aren’t yet ready to add troopsWASHINGTON — House and Senate lawmakers are expressing increasing skepticism over the prospect of ordering thousands more U.S. troops to Afghanistan, saying they want to see strong evidence that such an increase would dislodge insurgents from safe havens there and in neighboring Pakistan. Obama challenges nation’s students to take pride and ownership in their educationARLINGTON, Va. — In a pep talk that kept clear of politics, President Barack Obama on Tuesday challenged the nation’s students to take pride and ownership in their education — and stick with it even if they don’t like every class or must overcome tough circumstances at home. Bipartisan Senate group to meet on health care as time winds down for compromiseWASHINGTON — Lawmakers returning to Capitol Hill a day ahead of President Barack Obama’s health care speech wasted no time Tuesday showing just how hard his selling job will be. CAPITAL CULTURE: Summer fun for Obama girls: Harry Potter in London, gelato in Italy and moreWASHINGTON — If Malia and Sasha Obama write “How I Spent My Summer Vacation” essays as they head back to school this week, oh, the stories they can tell. Obama’s speech to schools and studentsUS President Barack Obama’s Obamas speech to students in schools, scheduled for 8th Septmeber, is stirring quite a few controversies even before surfacing verbally. Republican critics are calling it an effort to foist a political agenda on children, creating yet another confrontation with the White House. Gov. Tim Pawlenty is questioning President Barack Obama’s back-to-school speech slated for Tuesday, saying it’s “uninvited.” If you read our previous article i.e. Obama’s back-to-school address inflames conservatives; some schools will not air it, the necessary or unnecessary hype over this event will be clear to your eyes. Anyway, if you are really interested about it, here is the schedule as stated by Govt. website Wildfire costs straining California firefighting budget; Schwarzenegger asks for federal helpSACRAMENTO, Calif. — The costs to fight the wildfires raging through California are adding up quickly for the cash-strapped state. Syria, Iraq accuse each other of worsening tension following deadly Baghdad attacksBAGHDAD — Syria rejected Iraqi allegations that it has been used as a launching pad for violence in Iraq, while Iraq’s foreign minister insisted Monday that Damascus turn over suspected insurgent operatives and warned failure to do so would be considered “unfriendly.” Hears carrying remains of Sen. Kennedy stops near Senate steps; Arlington burial nextWASHINGTON — The limousine bearing the remains of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy has stopped in Washington near the steps of the Senate where thousands of people are gathered to pay a final tribute. Obama, assuming Kennedy’s frequent role, eulogizing the late senator at Saturday funeral MassBOSTON — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, oft-summoned to remember departed members of his famous political family, was himself the subject of a eulogy President Barack Obama was delivering at a funeral expected to draw mourners from across the political spectrum and stations of life. Another czar? Obama’s high-energy authority on aging sees topic as one that unifies AmericansThere’s the White House auto czar, the health care czar and the yet-to-be-named cyber czar. There are czars overseeing drugs, climate and regulatory action. There’s a pay czar overlooking executive compensation and talk of another for sports and culture. Projections send budget into stratosphere, a stack of bills at a timeWASHINGTON — It used to be the government’s budget picture was measured in billions of dollars. No longer. Trillions, that’s the yardstick of the 21st century. AP source: Obama to nominate Bernanke to a second term as chairman of Federal ReserveOAK BLUFFS, Mass. — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, widely credited with taking aggressive action to avert an economic catastrophe after the financial meltdown last fall, will be nominated by President Barack Obama for a second term, The Associated Press learned Monday night. Prosecutor to begin criminal probe of alleged CIA abuse during questioning of terror suspectsWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is assigning a veteran prosecutor to begin a criminal probe of CIA questioning of terror suspects during the Bush administration, and a new detainee interrogation unit is being created to be supervised by the White House, officials said Monday. Obama may be surprise guest at Chelsea Clinton’s Martha’s Vineyard weddingWASHINGTON - Chelsea Clinton may get married at Martha’s Vineyard on Saturday and rumors are in circulation that President Obama could be the surprise guest. Obama’s upcoming vacation threatened by Hurricane Bill in Atlantic OceanWASHINGTON - U.S. President Barack Obama’s vacation plans this coming week in Martha’s Vineyard may be spoilt, with a satellite image released by NASA on Tuesday showing Hurricane Bill in the Atlantic Ocean. White House regrets Lockerbie bomber release, extends sympathy to families of victimsWASHINGTON — The Obama administration said Thursday it regrets Scotland’s decision to release the Libyan man convicted of the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 that killed 270 people. |
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NEW YORK/WASHINGTON - India’s Home Minister P. Chidambaram on Tuesday, was briefed by officials from FBI, intelligence and security agencies and the New York Police about the measures being taken by them to prevent a Mumbai-type terrorist attack.
PHILADELPHIA — On the very first day of the school year, 12-year-old Mileena Rodriguez was reminded by President Barack Obama himself that hard work can take you places.Mileena listened to Obama’s plea to study hard and stay in school Tuesday, watching along with several of her classmates at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School and students across the country. For all the hubbub among adults over the back-to-school speech, many youngsters took the president’s message to heart.
