President Obama reached out to citizens of the world Tuesday, saying in an op-ed piece that ran in 31 newspapers around the globe that there is an urgent need for worldwide economic cooperation. Obama’s move comes ahead of next week’s Group of 20 meeting in London, England, in which leaders of the world’s richest nations will discuss the global economic downturn. “My message is clear,” Obama wrote
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Want to live longer? Cut back on red meat
Burger lovers beware: People who eat red meat every day have a higher risk of dying over a 10-year period — mostly because of cardiovascular disease or cancer –than their peers who eat less red or processed meat, according to a new study of about half a million people.
Goosen takes title after fitness regime
Slim-line Retief Goosen celebrated his seventh U.S.
U.S. troop withdrawal through Turkey may get PM’s OK
Turkey’s prime minister said Saturday he would be receptive to the possibility of allowing American troops to withdraw from Iraq across Turkish territory, if the United States asks for permission.
House passes bill taxing Wall Street bonuses
The House of Representatives passed legislation Thursday to try to recoup bonuses paid to Wall Street executives with taxpayer money. The measure passed, 328-93; most Democrats supported the measure, while Republicans were sharply divided.
General Motors Checkmates Obama In Two Moves
The wooden but plucky CEO of GM, Rick Wagoner, told the press that if his company is allowed to go into Chapter 11, it will end up being a simple liquidation. GM will be torn into pieces and sold off as scrap. He made one good point to support his point of view
Superheroes rise in tough times
America faces an economic calamity.
Warning shot kills Iraqi girl, coalition says
A 12-year-old girl died Monday after she was struck by a warning shot fired as a vehicle accelerated toward an Iraqi police station, said the U.S.-led military coalition. The comments came at the daily White House briefing, during which Gibbs dismissed Cheney’s statement Sunday on CNN that several of President Obama’s policies had left the country less safe.
Robert Gibbs takes verbal slap at Cheney
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs launched a sarcastic barb at former Vice President Dick Cheney on Monday, but then the Obama administration spokesman pulled back a bit as he acknowledged the "seriousness" of the subject — terrorism. The comments came at the daily White House briefing, during which Gibbs dismissed Cheney’s statement Sunday on CNN that several of President Obama’s policies had left the country less safe.
Mexico to raise tariffs on U.S. exports
Mexico has announced plans to raise tariffs on almost 90 U.S. exports, Mexican and U.S.