The flight data recorders recovered from a Caribbean Airlines jet that crashed in Guyana this past Saturday are soon to be analyzed in Washington. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, or NTSB, also says it has sent a seven-person team to the South American country to assist authorities there in the accident investigation. Guyana’s Civil […]
US Investigators to Examine Recorders from Plane Crash in Guyana
Posted August 1st, 2011 at 5:25 pm (UTC-5)
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US Mandates Insurance Coverage for Birth Control
Posted August 1st, 2011 at 3:35 pm (UTC-5)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued rules requiring new health insurance plans to fully cover preventative care for women, including birth control. Those new rules have sparked controversy with groups opposed to all birth control, such as the Roman Catholic Church, and those who approve of only some types of birth […]
Gary Locke Sworn In As New US Ambassador to China
Posted August 1st, 2011 at 2:45 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has sworn in Gary Locke as the new U.S. ambassador to China. At the State Department Monday, Clinton said the U.S. relationship with China is an “extraordinarily important one.” She said both countries are large, complex nations with different histories and political systems, but that they know the importance […]
Obama Sends Greetings to Muslims for Ramadan
Posted August 1st, 2011 at 11:25 am (UTC-5)
President Barack Obama has sent his greetings to Muslims around the world for Ramadan, the holiest month on the Islamic calendar. In a statement Monday, the president said Ramadan is a time for deep reflection and sacrifice, and that it also draws families and communities together for prayers and iftars — shared meals that break […]
US Debt Deal Faces Critical Congressional Vote
Posted August 1st, 2011 at 11:10 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. Congress is set to take critical votes later Monday on a package of increases to the government borrowing limit and cuts to spending, after months of political bickering that pushed Washington to the edge of default on its massive debt. The Senate, controlled by President Obama’s political allies in the Democratic Party, is […]
World Markets Rise on News of US Debt Deal
Posted August 1st, 2011 at 10:05 am (UTC-5)
Global financial markets welcomed the deal in Washington to avoid a debt default by the government of the world’s largest economy. U.S. and Asian stock markets moved higher and most European markets posted gains Monday after U.S. President Barack Obama and congressional leaders made a deal to increase the legal limit on borrowing and cut […]
White House, Congress Reach US Debt Ceiling Deal
Posted August 1st, 2011 at 9:25 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama has reached an agreement with congressional leaders on a compromise deal to raise the nation’s limit on borrowing and keep the government from an unprecedented default. Mr. Obama said Sunday night that the proposed deal cuts about $1 trillion in spending over 10 years and sets up a bipartisan panel in […]
White House, Congress Reach Debt Ceiling Deal
Posted August 1st, 2011 at 4:30 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama has reached an agreement with congressional leaders on a compromise deal to raise the nation’s limit on borrowing and keep the government from unprecedented default. Mr. Obama told reporters at the White House Sunday night the proposed deal cuts $1 trillion in spending over 10 years and sets up a bipartisan […]
Obama: White House, Congress Reach Debt Ceiling Deal
Posted July 31st, 2011 at 11:30 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama has announced an agreement with congressional leaders on a compromise deal to raise the nation’s debt ceiling and keep the government from defaulting on its $14.3 trillion debt. Mr. Obama told reporters at the White House Sunday night the proposed deal cuts $1 trillion in spending over 10 years and sets […]
US Airline Flight Diverted to Cuba
Posted July 31st, 2011 at 11:25 pm (UTC-5)
A United Airlines flight travelling between Washington’s Dulles International Airport and Cancun, Mexico was diverted to Havana, Cuba after a strange odor was detected on board. The Airbus 320, carrying 135 passengers and five crew members, landed in Havana Sunday after the crew noticed a burning smell in the cockpit. A United Airlines spokesman said […]
