Labor secretary denounces defacement of gay pride posters at agency headquartersWASHINGTON — Labor Secretary Hilda Solis is denouncing vandals who defaced many of the gay pride posters installed at the agency’s Washington headquarters. Dissension, but not much, possible when Obama meets German Chancellor Merkel on FridayWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel probably will hold to their disparate views on the Afghanistan war and economic policy in the midst of worldwide financial problems during a meeting Friday. Obama plans news conference in Rose Garden on TuesdayWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has scheduled his first Rose Garden news conference. Zimbabwe’s PM Morgan Tsvangirai defends decision to share power with Robert MugabeLONDON — Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Sunday defended his decision to enter a power-sharing government with President Robert Mugabe, a day after being heckled offstage by protesters in London. NYC tax preparer accused of sending 2 threatening letters to prosecutor who helped convict himNEW YORK — A New York City tax preparer has been accused of threatening to kill a prosecutor who is handling a grand larceny case against him and supervised his earlier conviction on similar charges. Obama says he’s troubled by situation, votes should be respectedWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the world is inspired by the outpouring of Iranian political dissent, but Sen. John McCain said Obama isn’t speaking out strongly enough. Muted reaction of world leaders to Iranian electionWASHINGTON - The international reaction to Iran’s controversial presidential election was muted at best Saturday with few world leaders making any statements on the contested result. 2,510 Brit students set new world record for most people dressed as SmurfsSWANSEA - Britain’s leading dress costume seller Jokers’ Masquerade and Swansea University have smashed the current Smurf World Record, with an enormous 2,510 Smurfs gathering in the South Wales city. Sydney-based Indian couple held guilty of daughter’s deathSYDNEY - A Sydney-based Indian homeopath and his wife have been found guilty of causing the death of their nine-month-old daughter, Gloria Thomas, by failing to provide her proper medical treatment. Sotomayor divulges details on record, writings, selection as Senate scrutinizes court nomineeWASHINGTON — The White House contacted Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor about serving on the high court four days before Justice David Souter announced that he would retire, the judge revealed Thursday, as she sent a Senate panel a massive portfolio of personal details and writings that will shape the debate on her confirmation. US studies if synthetic playground turf is safe given scientists’ worriesSAN FRANCISCO — For years, the Environmental Protection Agency has endorsed the recycling of ground-up tires to cushion the surfaces of children’s playgrounds and sports fields — the same material used for the Obama family’s new White House playground. Debris found in mid-Atlantic confirms crash of Air France Flight 447; daunting recovery beginsFERNANDO DE NORONHA, Brazil — An airplane seat, a fuel slick and pieces of white debris scattered over three miles of open ocean marked the site in the mid-Atlantic on Tuesday where Air France Flight 447 plunged to its doom, Brazil’s defense minister said. Minn. Gov. Tim Pawlenty won’t seek 3rd term in 2010; possible prez candidate in 2012ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he won’t seek a third term, a decision that may pave the way for a Republican presidential bid in 2012. Obama decries violence, says killing of Tiller ‘heinous’ actWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he is shocked and outraged over the killing of an abortion provider at a Kansas church. Prince Harry to get time for fun in NYC charity polo match on 2nd day of official US tripNEW YORK — Prince Harry has been all business on his first official trip to the United States, but he’ll have an opportunity for fun before wrapping up his two-day visit to New York. White House tightens some curbs on lobbying for economic stimulus projects, loosens othersWASHINGTON — The White House issued new rules Friday broadening some of its restrictions on lobbying for projects in the economic stimulus package, but retreating on others. Grief, anger as mourners fill Seoul streets in farewell to ‘people’s president’ Roh Moo-hyunSEOUL, South Korea — A sea of wailing mourners filled the streets of Seoul for the funeral Friday of former President Roh Moo-hyun, whose suicide six days earlier amid a deepening corruption probe plunged South Korea into grief and anger. Obama names Timothy Roemer as envoy to IndiaWASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has named Democratic former congressman Timothy Roemer to be his envoy in India, the White House said. India finds no mention in Clinton’s new ’smart power’ diplomacyWASHINGTON - With US ‘concentrating on working hard’ to bring peace and stability in Afghanistan and Pakistan, India apparently takes a low priority in Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s exercise of ’smart power’ in diplomacy. Broadway producer Rocco Landesman nominated as chairman for National Endowment for the ArtsWASHINGTON — Broadway producer Rocco Landesman has been nominated as the next chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. 14-year-old student fights for street clothes in effort to repeal Arizona school’s dress codeYUMA, Ariz. — Justin Wright wants his Arizona middle school to do the right thing by letting students choose their own school clothes. Quentin hits 2 doubles and scores go-ahead run in White Sox’s 3-2 victory over RangersCHICAGO — Carlos Quentin doubled twice and scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning on Paul Konerko’s sacrifice to give the Chicago White Sox a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night. Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood calls Obama’s upcoming trip to Egypt ‘useless’CAIRO — Egypt’s most powerful opposition group, the Muslim Brotherhood, on Saturday called President Barack Obama’s upcoming trip to Egypt “useless” unless the U.S. shows dramatic change in its policies toward Arab and Islamic countries. Obama praises war commitments by leaders of Afghanistan, Pakistan after White House meetingsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama declared he got the commitments he wanted Wednesday from the leaders of Pakistan and Afghanistan to more aggressively fight Taliban and al-Qaida militants who are gaining power and sowing violence in their countries. GM to temporarily shut parts plants due to closures of vehicle-making factoriesDETROIT — General Motors Corp. will temporarily close all or portions of 23 engine, transmission and parts factories across the U.S. for several weeks because vehicle-making plants also will be idled. Obama forges new Pakistan, Afghanistan anti-terror frontWASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has won a promise from Pakistan and Afghanistan to forge a new front in the fight against extremists, saying the security of both countries and the US is linked. American Idle: Obama & Biden wait in line with others to grab burgers in a Virginia suburbARLINGTON, Va. — It’s like this: When you want a burger, you have to have a burger. Obama and Biden wait in line with others to grab burgers in a Virginia suburbARLINGTON, Va. — It’s like this: When you want a burger, you have to have a burger. In this state of mind, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden took a short — but wholly noticeable — motorcade ride from the White House to Virginia and pulled into a small, independent burger joint called Ray’s Hell Burger. Royals 3, White Sox 0E_Podsednik (1). DP_Kansas City 1. LOB_Chicago 4, Kansas City 10. 2B_J.Nix (1), Podsednik (1), Jacobs (6). HR_DeJesus (3). CS_Podsednik (1), Olivo (1). White Sox 4, Rangers 3DP_Chicago 1, Texas 1. LOB_Chicago 6, Texas 6. 2B_Thome (2), M.Young (9), An.Jones (6). 3B_Getz (1), Andrus (2). HR_Kinsler (8). SF_Kinsler. |
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