Aid for jobless, homebuyers clears Congress

Reuters - Thu Nov 05

The U.S. Congress approved more aid for jobless workers and broadened tax breaks for homebuyers and businesses on Thursday and sent the measure to President Barack Obama to sign into law.

Conn. anti-war candidate weighs run for governor

Auburn News - Thu Nov 05

While his entry into an already crowded field of Democrats has created a stir in this state, which hasn't seen a Democratic governor for about two decades, it's unclear if the millionaire businessman can generate the same enthusiasm and hype for a run for governor after the 2006 primary victory over Lieberman that made him a national political ...

President says he wants to quit

NewsChannel 8 - Thu Nov 05

By announcing he doesn't want another term in office, embattled Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas pushed the Mideast peace effort into unknown territory Thursday, opening the way to a succession battle that could play into the hands of his rival, the militant Hamas.

Louisiana Justice Bardwell Resignation Can Start New Race Chapter

BayouBuzz.com - Wed Nov 04

Now, perhaps we can find some sort of racial peace in Louisiana now that the Justice of the Peace Keith Bardwell has decided to resign.

Howells calls for Afghan withdrawal

Petersfield Today - Wed Nov 04

A former Foreign Office minister has dramatically broke with Government policy on Afghanistan by calling for the phased withdrawal of the bulk of Britain's military force from the country.

Gun, cash seizures up at Mexican border

Orange Leader - Wed Nov 04

U.S. authorities on Tuesday reported a spike in seizures of guns and cash along the Mexican border since they began assigning more agents to stem the flow of southbound contraband.

Supreme Court considering death penalty case for third time

The Boston Globe - Sun Nov 01

The US Supreme Court is considering, for the third time, the case of a California man who was sentenced to die in 1982 for the brutal killing of a young woman.

Jobless rate key in '10 elections?

Denver Daily News - Sun Nov 01

The key number in next year's U.S. congressional election may be the unemployment rate, which last month hit a 26-year high of 9.8 percent.

Va. gubernatorial candidates ply voters in race's last days

Delaware Beachcomber - Sun Nov 01

Democrat Creigh Deeds says polls predicting his lopsided loss in the governor's race mean nothing if his party can tap the Democrats who made the party triumphant last year.

Gitmo detainees set to receive swine flu vaccine

CBS 2 - Sun Nov 01

Guantanamo Bay SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico a ' Terrorism suspects held at the Guantanamo Bay naval base will soon get swine flu vaccines, despite complaints that American civilians should have priority, a military spokesman said Sunday.