Palin resigns as Alaska governor, leaves future presidential run shrouded in mysteryWASILLA, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republican party but left open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012. Details of events in Palin’s political career— 1992-1996 — Sarah Palin enters public life in Alaska, serving two terms on the Wasilla City Council. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she will resign from office July 26; doesn’t announce plansWASILLA, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made a surprise announcement Friday that she is resigning from office at the end of the month without explaining why she plans to step down, raising speculation that she would focus on a run for the White House in the 2012 race. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she will resign from office July 26; spokesman won’t say whyWASILLA, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin surprised supporters Friday and announced she is resigning from office at the end of the month without explaining why she plans to step down — throwing into question whether she would seek a run for the White House in 2012. California doomsday: State could run out of cash in 5 weeks; budget crisis may bring big cutsSACRAMENTO, Calif. — To hear Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and state finance officials tell it, July 28 is California’s last stand before fiscal Armageddon. SC Gov. Mark Sanford admits affair, resigns as chairman of Republican Governors AssociationCOLUMBIA, S.C. — After going AWOL for seven days, Gov. Mark Sanford admitted Wednesday that he had secretly flown to Argentina to visit a woman with whom he was having an affair. Wiping away tears, he apologized to his family and gave up a national Republican Party post, but was silent on whether he would resign. GOP nominee for NJ governor will testify before House panel on settlement oversight contractsTRENTON, N.J. — The Republican candidate for governor will tell a congressional subcommittee about white-collar crime settlements he approved as a federal prosecutor, including a deal potentially worth $52 million to his one-time boss, former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft. SC Gov. Mark Sanford says he’s been unfaithful to his wife with friend from ArgentinaCOLUMBIA, S.C. — After going AWOL for seven days, Gov. Mark Sanford admitted Wednesday that he’d secretly flown to Argentina to visit a woman with whom he’d been having an affair. He apologized to his wife and four sons and said he will resign as head of the Republican Governors Association. New poll shows Karzai with big lead as Afghan presidential campaign beginsKABUL — Oversize posters of President Hamid Karzai blanketed the Afghan capital Tuesday as the two-month presidential campaign began. While Afghans on the street openly complained about Karzai’s rule, a new survey showed why he is likely to win a second term: His opponents have almost no support. World Economic Forum on Africa opens with calls for greater local leadershipCAPE TOWN, South Africa — Africa must seize the opportunity to turn the current economic crisis to its own advantage and reshape global institutions long dominated by the West, political and business leaders said at the annual World Economic Forum on Africa. JMM, BJP demand rollback of VAT on food grainsRANCHI - The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have demanded the rollback of four per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed on food grains in Jharkhand, which has led to the rise in prices of rice and wheat. Mexico day care fire toll reaches 38 (Lead)MEXICO CITY - The death toll in a fire that swept a public day care centre in northwestern Mexico has risen to 38, with fears that the number could rise further as some of the injured children are in critical condition, authorities said Saturday. NY ticket scalping law expires, restoring cap on markups of $2 over face value of ticketsALBANY, N.Y. — Want to score a ticket to the sold-out Beyonce concert at Madison Square Garden this month? It’ll cost you only two extra bucks — for now. AP Source: Failure to follow rules led to Afghan bombing with significant civilian death tollWASHINGTON — American troops made substantial errors and did not strictly follow rules for avoiding casualties during an air assault on Taliban fighters last month, a U.S. defense official said, underscoring a central quandary for President Barack Obama’s new Afghan counterinsurgency campaign. Arizona ends use of outdoor prison cells after female inmate died in triple-digit heatPHOENIX — Arizona is ending its use of outdoor prison cells after an inmate died in triple-digit heat last month, the corrections department said Tuesday. SC gov who has railed against taking federal stimulus money says battle may be nearing an endCOLUMBIA, S.C. — A federal judge dealt a major blow Monday to Gov. Mark Sanford’s monthslong fight to stop South Carolina from taking $700 million in federal stimulus money, and the governor said the battle may be nearing an end. German economy minister says GM in talks with Magna on ‘new ideas’ for OpelBERLIN — General Motors Corp. and Canadian auto parts maker Magna, a suitor for GM’s Opel unit, were negotiating Friday on “new ideas” from the bidder, Germany’s economy minister said as top officials gathered for more high-level talks on a rescue deal for Opel. Manmohan Singh seeks senior minister for climate talksNEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has asked senior leaders Kamal Nath and Kapil Sibal if either of them would agree to be environment minister in the new government, at least till the end of the year, and represent India at the crucial climate talks in Copenhagen in December, a Congress source said Tuesday. Kerala chief minister not to step down: Ruling frontTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Denying media reports that there was a crisis in the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala, the ruling coalition said there was no question of removing Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan. Congress lists ‘failures’ of Himachal government to governorSHIMLA - The opposition Congress Friday met Himachal Pradesh Governor Prabha Rau and submitted a memorandum listing alleged acts of ‘omission and commission’ by the 16-month-old Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state. Red Cross confirms US bombing run killed Afghan civilians, reports dozens of bodiesKABUL — The international Red Cross confirmed Wednesday that civilians were found in graves and rubble where Afghan officials alleged U.S. bombs killed had dozens. The Afghan president said his first meeting with President Barack Obama would focus on the issue of civilian deaths. 44 killed in attack on Turkish weddingANKARA - At least 44 people were killed and 17 injured Monday night in an armed attack on a wedding celebration in southeastern Turkey, officials confirmed Tuesday morning. Commerce Secretary Locke releases $53M for Calif. and Ore. for latest salmon disasterWASHINGTON — The Commerce Department released $53 million to Oregon and California on Thursday to help West Coast salmon fishermen after the third fishery failure in four years. Senate opens debate on HHS choice as swine flu outbreak prompts calls for quick voteWASHINGTON — Backers of President Barack Obama’s pick for health secretary urged quick action on the nomination Tuesday, arguing that the swine flu outbreak underscored the need to have agency leaders working on the federal response. US Senate probably won’t take up HHS nomination until next weekWASHINGTON — Republican objections to immediate Senate action on President Barack Obama’s health secretary nominee will probably push a final vote to next week. Former Illionis governor hopes for reality show remakeLOS ANGELES - The US governor ousted from office after allegedly trying to sell the Senate seat vacated when Barack Obama was elected president has been cast in a popular reality TV show, according to the Hollywood Reporter Wednesday. Sri Lanka’s economic growth may drop to 3 percentCOLOMBO - Making a gloomy economic forecast, Sri Lanka’s Central Bank said Monday that economic growth rate might drop to as low as 3 percent in 2009 from 6 percent in 2008 if adverse conditions persist. Pakistani politician father, Indian mother - a son tells allISLAMABAD - Personal circumstances contain a bigger story and are a way to make ‘peace’ with ‘personal history’, says Aatish Taseer, the 29-year-old son of Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer and Indian journalist Tavleen Singh, explaining why he wrote a book on his tempestuous relationship with his father. Arnie memorabilia smashed by protesters angry at tax increase plansWASHINGTON - People in California staged protests against governor Arnold Schwarzenegger over his plans to increase taxes. Sharif’s comments amount to treachery: Pakistan ministerISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s defence minister has criticised former prime minister Nawaz Sharif for his alleged calls for civil disobedience and charging President Asif Ali Zardari with being a political ‘dictator’, saying his comments amount to treachery towards the nation. |
Topics
Poll Loading ...Latest TweetsGovernor
Latest Friend FeedsGovernor
|
