News Buzz

Obama: On Economy, 'We Are Beginning to See Glimmers of Hope'

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 14, 2009

Conceding times are still tough, President Obama says his economic plans are starting to show results. more >>

Browner: Climate Change Law Would Bolster U.S. Role at Global Warming Talks

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - April 13, 2009

A top Obama adviser says congressional legislation is "essential" to help U.S. at Copenhagen talks. more >>

Saying Stimulus Money Is Flowing, Obama Unveils 2,000th Transportation Project

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 13, 2009

The president says the government effort is "coming in ahead of schedule and under budget." more >>

Can Diplomacy Alone Block Iran's Nuclear Goals?

Opinion - April 10, 2009

John Kerry and Elliott Abrams debate in the latest issue of U.S. News Weekly. more >>

Iraq Car Bombing Kills 5 U.S. Soldiers, Capping a Violent Week

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 10, 2009

In the same week that President Obama visited Iraq, more than 50 people died in a spate of bombings. more >>

Reaching Out to Military Veterans, Obama Unveils Healthcare Upgrade

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 9, 2009

In addition to a huge funding boost, Obama wants to computerize health records. more >>

With Surprise Iraq Visit, Obama Returns Focus to Drawdown Plan

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 7, 2009

Obama lands in Baghdad after a spate of deadly bombings shakes the Iraqi capital. more >>

Unemployment Rate Jumps to 8.5 Percent in March

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 3, 2009

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 663,000 jobs were cut in March. more >>

10,000 More Troops for Afghanistan? The Pentagon Request Isn't Really New

By Anna Mulrine - Nation & World - April 2, 2009

Petraeus surprised some with the request for more soldiers, but it's been in the works for months. more >>

Looming North Korea Missile Launch Is Key Topic for Obama at G-20

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 2, 2009

Pyongyang could test-fire a rocket as early as this weekend. more >>

On 1st Day in Europe, Obama Juggles Sensitive Talks With Russia, China

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - April 1, 2009

The president talks about nuclear arms reductions and Iran ahead of the G-20 economic summit. more >>

Record Drop in Home Prices Feeds Pessimism on Economy

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - March 31, 2009

Housing prices in 20 U.S. cities fell 19 percent in January from a year ago. more >>

Health Buzz: Salmonella-Tainted Pistachios and Other Health News

Health - March 31, 2009

Long-term drug use for ADHD; raw or locally produced milk. more >>

Obama: GM, Chrysler Must Restructure or Face Bankruptcy

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - March 30, 2009

Obama said the carmakers need more radical changes to prevent them from becoming "wards of the state." more >>

For Cuba, Eased U.S. Travel Ban Could Open the Door to Cultural Exchanges

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - March 30, 2009

A senior Cuban official endorses a move to increase contacts. more >>

With Obama's New Afghanistan Strategy, an Effort to Find More Realistic Goals

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - March 27, 2009

The president emphasizes pragmatism as he lays out benchmarks for progress. more >>

Obama Boosts Fuel Economy Standards Despite Detroit's Woes

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - March 27, 2009

The increase, the first in more than 25 years, comes as carmakers struggle with the recession. more >>

Why the United States and Russia Want a New Strategic Nuclear Weapons Treaty

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - March 26, 2009

The soon-to-expire, Cold War-era START 1 treaty set the basis for cuts in nuclear arsenals. more >>

Despite Drug Wars, Mexico Is Not in Danger of Collapse, Obama's Spy Chief Says

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - March 26, 2009

Even as drug violence spreads across border, Dennis Blair says Mexico is not becoming a failed state. more >>

Geithner Proposes to Reinvent How the Financial World Is Regulated

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - March 26, 2009

Treasury seeks expansion of power to regulate, including oversight of hedge funds and derivatives. more >>

Hillary Clinton in Mexico: Drug Wars, Trucking Dispute, and Other Issues on a Crowded Agenda

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - March 25, 2009

The surging drug-related violence will tend to overshadow everything else. more >>

House Democrats Strip $100 Billion From Obama's Budget Proposal

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - March 25, 2009

They removed provisions relating to an extension of the middle-class tax cut and to climate change. more >>

How the 'Cash for Clunkers' Plan Would Help New-Car Buyers

By Paul Bedard - Nation & World - March 24, 2009

The CARS Act would give buyers up to $5,000 back. Here's the list of vehicles that would qualify. more >>

Geithner Calls for More Power to Regulate Financial Institutions

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - March 24, 2009

The treasury secretary wants the power to regulate nonbanks that offer financial services. more >>

Geithner's Latest Gamble: a Plan to Buy up to $1 Trillion in Toxic Assets

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - March 23, 2009

The Treasury Department will foot part of the bill to encourage private investors to buy the assets. more >>