A top U.S. lawmaker says the Republican party may be willing to make a compromise on revenue increases, a key sticking point in negotiations to increase the U.S. borrowing limit. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor said at a press conference Wednesday that Republicans would be willing to discuss closing some loopholes that give tax breaks […]
US Republicans Willing to Raise Taxes in Debt Deal
Posted July 6th, 2011 at 8:10 pm (UTC-5)
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US Sends High Level Delegation to South Sudan Ceremonies
Posted July 6th, 2011 at 7:05 pm (UTC-5)
The United States says it is sending a delegation of high-level officials to ceremonies marking the independence of South Sudan, including former secretary of state Colin Powell. The White House announced Wednesday that the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice, will lead the delegation. Those also attending the ceremonies include the U.S. envoy […]
Whitey Bulger Pleads Not Guilty
Posted July 6th, 2011 at 6:55 pm (UTC-5)
A gangster in U.S. custody after 16 years on the run has pleaded not guilty to charges he committed 19 murders. Observers said James “Whitey” Bulger spoke quietly but clearly as he entered his plea Wednesday in a federal court in Massachusetts, accompanied by his public defender. Relatives of the murder victims sat in the […]
Dalai Lama Celebrates 76th Birthday in US
Posted July 6th, 2011 at 5:55 pm (UTC-5)
((CLARIFIES TIME ELEMENT) The Dalai Lama has celebrated his 76th birthday in the United States at the start of an 11-day meditation ritual called the kalachakra. The Tibetan spiritual leader addressed a crowd of thousands in Washington, DC Wednesday, saying he was proud this year to put into practice his belief in the separation of […]
Appeals Court Orders Immediate End to Ban on Gays in Military
Posted July 6th, 2011 at 5:50 pm (UTC-5)
A U.S. federal appeals court has ordered the Obama administration to immediately lift the ban on gays serving in the military. A lower court judge ruled earlier this year that the ban is not constitutional, but decided to keep it in place while she reviews the issue. On Wednesday, the appeals court noted that both […]
Clinton Meets Peru’s Incoming President
Posted July 6th, 2011 at 5:45 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has met with Peruvian President-elect Ollanta Humala, who takes office later this month. Secretary Clinton met with the incoming Peruvian leader Wednesday at the State Department. Speaking to reporters, Clinton said the United States looks forward to working with the president-elect when he assumes office in just a short […]
Dalai Lama Celebrates 76th Birthday in US
Posted July 6th, 2011 at 5:35 pm (UTC-5)
The Dalai Lama has celebrated his 76th birthday in the United States at the start of an 11-day meditation ritual called the kalachakra. The Tibetan spiritual leader addressed a crowd of thousands in Washington, DC Wednesday, saying he was proud this year to put into practice his belief in the separation of religion and politics. […]
White House Changes Military Condolence Letter Policy
Posted July 6th, 2011 at 4:40 pm (UTC-5)
The White House has announced it is changing its policy on sending condolence letters to the families of military service members who commit suicide while deployed to a combat zone. U.S. President Barack Obama released a statement Wednesday saying he will begin sending condolence letters to those families, as well as to service members who […]
White House Changes Military Condolence Letter Policy
Posted July 6th, 2011 at 3:55 pm (UTC-5)
The White House has announced it is changing its policy on sending condolence letters to the families of military service members who commit suicide while deployed to a combat zone. U.S. President Barack Obama released a statement Wednesday saying he will begin sending condolence letters to those families, as well as to service members who […]
US, Mexico Sign Cross-Border Trucking Agreement
Posted July 6th, 2011 at 3:50 pm (UTC-5)
The United States and Mexico have signed agreements aimed at allowing Mexican truckers onto U.S. roads. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood signed the deals Wednesday with officials in Mexico City. LaHood issued a statement describing the agreements as a win for roadway safety and a win for trade. The accords are designed to resolve the […]
