President Obama says he thinks it is a “good thing” that the United States is moving in the direction of greater equality for homosexuals. He said the legalization of gay marriage in New York was part of what he called a “profound recognition” on the part of the American people that gays, lesbians and transgender […]
Obama: Greater Equality for Gays a ‘Good Thing’
Posted June 29th, 2011 at 12:35 pm (UTC-5)
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Obama Defends US Involvement in Libyan Conflict
Posted June 29th, 2011 at 12:20 pm (UTC-5)
President Obama has defended U.S. involvement in Libya, saying the international operation has protected thousands of people in the North African country. Mr. Obama said he did not violate the War Powers Resolution, a U.S. law that requires congressional approval within 60 days if U.S. forces are involved in hostilities. He said Libyan leader Moammar […]
Obama: Deficit Agreement Will Require ‘Tough Decisions’
Posted June 29th, 2011 at 12:05 pm (UTC-5)
President Obama says any agreement to reduce the nation’s deficit is going to require “tough decisions,” including decisions on what he called “spending in the tax code” by eliminating some tax benefits for the wealthy. The president called reducing the deficit one of the most important and urgent things the U.S. government can do for […]
Obama Calls on Congress to Take Action on Economy
Posted June 29th, 2011 at 11:55 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama has called on Congress to take action that he says would strengthen the economy and help Americans who are struggling financially. At a White House news conference Wednesday, Mr. Obama said the nation’s economic problems will not be solved immediately. He said Americans are still looking for work, or seeking better-paying […]
Wildfire Threatens Area Around US National Nuclear Lab
Posted June 29th, 2011 at 11:10 am (UTC-5)
The U.S. national nuclear laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is expected to remain closed until Thursday as a large wildfire threatens the area around the facility. The lab said in a statement it will be closed for all activities and that nonessential employees are expected to remain off-site. The lab and residents of the […]
Irishman To Be Pardoned 150-Years After Execution
Posted June 29th, 2011 at 8:15 am (UTC-5)
The governor of the U.S. state of Rhode Island is set to pardon John Gordon, an Irish immigrant, who was hanged 150 years ago following what is believed to be a tainted murder trial. Gordon was convicted of killing the brother of a U.S. senator and hanged in 1845. Historians and law professors believe the […]
Irishman To Be Pardoned 150-Years After Execution
Posted June 29th, 2011 at 3:45 am (UTC-5)
The governor of the U.S. state of Rhode Island is set to pardon John Gordon, an Irish immigran, who was hanged 150 years ago following what is believed to be a tainted murder trial. Gordon was convicted of killing the brother of a U.S. senator and hanged in 1845. Historians and law professors believe the […]
Obama to Discuss Debt Ceiling with Democratic Leaders
Posted June 29th, 2011 at 1:05 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is set to meet with top Democratic Senate leaders on Wednesday to discuss stalled negotiations on how to raise the nation’s borrowing limit and avoid a potentially catastrophic debt default. President Obama will meet with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and other Democratic Senators following a news conference where the president […]
Northeastern Mexico Braces for Tropical Storm Arlene
Posted June 28th, 2011 at 9:25 pm (UTC-5)
Mexican authorities are issuing warnings along the country’s northeastern coast for Tropical Storm Arlene — the season’s first powerful storm over the Atlantic Ocean. The National Hurricane Center said Arlene had formed Tuesday in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico and was expected to reach the Mexican coast by Thursday. The Miami-based center said the storm […]
Gannett Hackers Get Data on US Military, Government Subscribers
Posted June 28th, 2011 at 8:25 pm (UTC-5)
Hackers have stolen personal data from a media company that caters to U.S. government officials, military leaders, and rank-and-file soldiers. The Gannett Government media company said Tuesday hackers had accessed files containing the full names and email addresses of its subscribers. In some cases, Gannett said the hackers had also accessed information about what military […]
