Accepting the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination Thursday, U.S. President Barack Obama told voters they “face the clearest choice of any time in a generation” when they go to the polls this November — a “choice between two different paths for America.” President Obama took the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina […]
Obama: Hard Road Will Lead to ‘Better Place’
Posted September 6th, 2012 at 10:40 pm (UTC-5)
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Obama: Hard Road Will Lead to ‘Better Place’
Posted September 6th, 2012 at 9:55 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama plans to tell voters they “face the clearest choice of any time in a generation” when they go to the polls this November, asking them to choose between two different paths for America. In excerpts released in advance of Mr. Obama’s acceptance speech , Mr. Obama says “I won’t pretend the […]
Former US Representative Giffords Leads Pledge of Allegiance at DNC
Posted September 6th, 2012 at 8:55 pm (UTC-5)
Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords led the Pledge of Allegiance in an emotional moment at the Democratic National Convention Thursday evening, more than a year and a half after she was shot in the head during a public appearance in her home state of Arizona. Giffords received resounding cheers and a standing ovation as she […]
Former US Representative Giffords Leads Pledge of Allegiance at DNC
Posted September 6th, 2012 at 8:35 pm (UTC-5)
Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords led the pledge of allegiance in an emotional moment at the Democratic National Convention Thursday evening, more than a year and a half after she was shot in the head during a public appearance in her home state of Arizona. Giffords received resounding cheers and a standing ovation as she […]
Strike Grounds some 1,200 Lufthansa Flights
Posted September 6th, 2012 at 8:05 pm (UTC-5)
Hundreds of airline flights are grounded across Europe as cabin crews working for Lufthansa went on strike Friday. Flight attendants walked off the job at midnight, part of an ongoing dispute with the German carrier over pay and outsourcing of jobs. Lufthansa canceled some 1,200 flights in advance of the 24-hour strike and took out […]
Obama: Hard Road Will Lead to ‘Better Place’
Posted September 6th, 2012 at 8:00 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama plans to tell voters they “face the clearest choice of any time in a generation” when they go to the polls this November, asking them to choose between two different paths for America. In excerpts released in advance of Mr. Obama’s acceptance speech , Mr. Obama says “I won’t pretend the […]
Clinton Heads For APEC Summit in Russia
Posted September 6th, 2012 at 7:55 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has wrapped up her six-nation tour of Asia and is heading for a meeting of Asia-Pacific nations in Vladivostok, Russia. A territorial dispute in the South China Sea is high on the agenda at the gathering of officials and economic leaders from more than 20 nations. China claims sovereignty […]
Cabin Crew Strike Grounds 12,000 Flights
Posted September 6th, 2012 at 7:45 pm (UTC-5)
Hundreds of passenger planes are sitting on the tarmac at airport across Europe, going nowhere, as cabin crews working for Lufthansa went on strike. Flight attendants walked off the job at midnight Friday, part of an ongoing feud with the German carrier over pay and outsourcing. Lufthansa canceled about 1,200 flights in advance of the […]
Obama: Hard Road Will Lead to ‘Better Place’
Posted September 6th, 2012 at 7:40 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama plans to tell voters they “face the clearest choice of any time in a generation” when they go to the polls this November, asking them to choose between two different paths for America. In excerpts released in advance of Mr. Obama’s acceptance speech , Mr. Obama says “I won’t pretend the […]
US Congressman and Civil Rights Pioneer John Lewis Featured at DNC
Posted September 6th, 2012 at 7:40 pm (UTC-5)
One of the most passionate speakers at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night was African-American U.S. Congressman John Lewis of the southern state of Georgia, a leader of the nation’s civil rights movement. Born in 1940 in rural Alabama, Lewis grew up on his family’s farm and attended segregated public schools. He became active in […]
