President Barack Obama hugged a woman who told him at a town hall meeting she has cancer but no way to pay her expenses. Obama said the woman, identified as “Debbie,” is a “perfect example” of someone who has gotten caught up and is lost in a broken health care system. He said “she’s not... »
Iraq Takes Control of Cities and Towns as US draws back
Three-fourths of Americans support the withdrawal of US combat troops from Iraqi cities and towns, although they believe the pullout may lead to increased violence, according to a national poll released Tuesday. The CNN/Opinion... »
Bernard Madoff Gets 150 Years in Jail
Bernard Madoff was sentenced this morning to 150 years for conducting Wall Street’s biggest Ponzi scheme. The term is the maximum allowed under federal guidelines and is in essence a life sentence for the 71-year-old... »
Troops seize Honduran leader in coup
Soldiers stormed the house of leftist President Manuel Zelaya in a predawn raid Sunday, arresting him and removing him from power amid a growing crisis over Mr. Zelaya’s plans to try to get re-elected. Honduran... »
Michael Jackson Dead @ 50
Michael Jackson, the self-described king of pop, is dead. He was 50. He died Thursday, at 2:26 p.m. PT, at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, after he was taken ill at his rented home... »
Gov. Sanford Mistress named as (photo) Maria Belen Shapur
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford admitted to having an affair with a married woman that started a year ago. Wednesday at an emotional and rambling press conference he said, “I have developed a relationship... »
Farrah Fawcett dies 62
Farrah Fawcett, the “Charlie’s Angels” star whose feathered blond hair and dazzling smile made her one of the biggest sex symbols of the 1970s, died Thursday after battling cancer. She was 62. The pop icon,... »
Public Healthcare Option Could Save Money: President Obama
Private healthcare policy research organization, The Commonwealth Fund, issued a report on Wednesday claiming a national health insurance exchange program that includes a federally managed health insurance option could potentially save $1.8 trillion more... »
United States Upset Spain 2-0
The U.S. soccer team pulled off a major upset Thursday, beating top-ranked Spain 2-0 on goals by Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey. The victory sends the Americans to the Confederations Cup final, and snaps Spain’s... »