Army Apologizes for Hurtful Message to Survivors
Nation & World
- January 7, 2009
7,000 families of soldiers killed in Iraq or Afghanistan received letters addressing them as John Doe.
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Reaction to Obama CNN-Star Pick Sanjay Gupta, Roland Burris, Israel in Gaza, Bush, Pakistan, and More
By Andrew Burt -
Opinion
- January 7, 2009
Obama takes appointment flak, Burris goes to D.C., Israel stays in Gaza, and Tucker Carlson finds God.
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Meg Whitman for California Governor?
By Justin Ewers -
Nation & World
- January 7, 2009
An associate says Whitman is preparing to run for governor.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Calls for Large Stimulus With Steep Tax Breaks
By Amanda Ruggeri -
Nation & World
- January 7, 2009
The business group backs tax portions of Obama's plan but criticizes labor and environmental proposals.
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Health Buzz: Bird Flu Kills in China and Other Health News
Health
- January 7, 2009
Saving on medicines by choosing generics; lingering uncertainty over Steve Jobs's health status.
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Middle East Hot Docs: Ending the Gaza War, Minimizing Casualties, Diplomacy
Nation & World
- January 7, 2009
Today's selection of timely reports.
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Besides Sanjay Gupta, Which Other Journalists Should Join the Barack Obama Administration?
Opinion
- January 7, 2009
CNN's Sanjay Gupta is in talks to become surgeon general in the Obama administration.
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Israel’s Gaza Invasion Deepens Ideological Divides, Leon Panetta Makes the Right People Happy (if You’re on the Right), and Mac Gets Hacked
By Andrew Burt -
Opinion
- January 6, 2009
The Middle East debate continues; Panetta, Burris, the Senate, and Mac
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Israeli Ambassador: 'No Grand Political Scheme in Gaza'
By Alex Kingsbury -
Nation & World
- January 6, 2009
The Gaza invasion is purely a military move against Hamas, says Israel's man in Washington.
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California Political Leaders Unsure of Panetta for CIA
By Justin Ewers -
Nation & World
- January 6, 2009
Sen. Dianne Feinstein criticized Panetta's lack of experience.
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Israel Widens Offensive in Gaza as Hamas Rocket Attacks Continue
By Amanda Ruggeri -
Nation & World
- January 6, 2009
Both sides are defying international pressure for a cease-fire.
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Health Buzz: Teens Using MySpace and Other Health News
Health
- January 6, 2009
Jett Travolta's illness and tragedy; have blood, will travel.
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Was Barack Obama Correct to Choose Leon Panetta to Head the CIA?
Opinion
- January 6, 2009
The consensus is unclear on Obama's latest pick.
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Hot Docs: House Begins Madoff Hearing, Congress Is a Top Risk
Nation & World
- January 6, 2009
Today's selection of timely reports.
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Richardson Withdraws His Nomination for Commerce Secretary, Bloggers Debate Latina Abortions, Debating the War in Gaza, and the Craziest Headline of 2008
By Andrew Burt -
Opinion
- January 5, 2009
Richardson recants his nomination, bloggers debate abortion, and more on Israel's incursion into Gaza.
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Obama Faces a Delay for His Economic Recovery Plan
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- January 5, 2009
No deal by Inauguration Day, a blow to Obama's hope for a quick response to the economic crisis.
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Top 10 Global Risks in 2009
Nation & World
- January 5, 2009
Economic actions by Congress plus key foreign-policy challenges for incoming Obama team.
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Hiccup for Obama: Richardson Abandons Bid for Cabinet Post Amid Investigation
By Amanda Ruggeri -
Nation & World
- January 5, 2009
The New Mexico governor withdrew his name from consideration as Obama's commerce secretary.
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Will Richardson and Blagojevich Hurt Obama?
Opinion
- January 5, 2009
A verdict on Richardson's still out, though it's unclear what effect he might have on Obama.
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Health Buzz: Cheaper Gym Memberships and Other Health News
Health
- January 5, 2009
America's state of health as Obama takes office; the importance of mothers in preventive healthcare.
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Hot Docs: Responding to War in Gaza, Rising Homicides Among Young Blacks
Nation & World
- January 5, 2009
Today's selection of timely reports.
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Conservative Criticism of Liberals; the Latest on Blagojevich and Burris
By Robert Schlesinger -
Opinion
- January 2, 2009
Conservatives think Obama's advisers might be too far to the left!
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Health Buzz: Smoking Bans Cut Heart Attacks, and Other Health News
Health
- January 2, 2009
America's 11 most literate cities; a cheap asthma inhaler medication disappears.
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What Is Your New Year's Resolution?
Opinion
- January 2, 2009
Happy New Year! Now What Are You Gonna Do About It?
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Burris, Blagojevich, Kennedy, Gonzales, and a $27 Million Lawsuit
By Andrew Burt -
Opinion
- December 31, 2008
The Burris debate goes on, including his self-memorial, Alberto Gonzales speaks and the Times is sued.
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