House Speaker Nancy Pelosi marked President Barack Obama’s 100th day in office with some unsolicited advice for Republican voters, telling them to "take back" their party. The California Democrat offered her own analysis of the political environment for her political opponents, asserting Republicans across the country are more willing to work with Democrats than their leaders on Capitol Hill.
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Specter colleagues, political elites react to defection
Reaction on Tuesday to Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter’s switch from the Republican to the Democratic Party ranged from barely concealed glee to dismay among Senate colleagues and elites from both parties.
White House could release more memos on treatment of detainees
As President Obama approaches day 100 of his administration, some in Washington caution that the torture tug-of-war could be a costly distraction. Earlier this month, the Obama administration released four Bush-era memos detailing “enhanced interrogations” of suspected al Qaeda members. Now, the White House is reviewing former Vice President Dick Cheney’s request to make more memos public
How India’s Young and Restless Are Changing Its Politics
Soma Chakraborty moved to Bangalore as a new bride in November, excited to join her husband, Avishek, in a place known for fun, freedom and opportunity. That notion lasted about a month. “I’m trying to love the city,” she says gamely
Renovating Homes in an Eco-Friendly Way
Would Abraham Lincoln have gone green?
Petraeus tells shipping companies to ‘get more serious’ about piracy
Gen. David Petraeus, chief of U.S. Central Command, said Friday the maritime shipping industry must do more on its own to stop pirates.
Paul Slansky’s Weekly Index of the News
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Will Swine Flu Panic Spread Beyond Mexico?
Fernando Navarette fingers his blue mouth mask and eyes other customers suspiciously at the juice stand as he orders a special anti-flu cocktail of pineapple, guava and honey. “I want to get the vitamins in me and then get back home,” says the 37-year-old graphic designer, carefully keeping his distance. “I don’t want to be in the street any longer than necessary and risk bringing the virus into my house.
Petraeus: Afghanistan could be harder than Iraq
Defeating extremists and stabilizing Afghanistan and Pakistan will require a "sustained, substantial commitment," Gen. David Petraeus, the chief of U.S. Central Command, said Friday.
S.C. fire destroys nearly 70 homes in Myrtle Beach area
Firefighters were working Friday to extinguish a raging wildfire that had scorched 20,000 acres near South Carolina’s popular tourist areas. Cool night air had caused thick smoke from the blaze to dip, hampering visibility, said Todd Cartner, a Horry County Fire Rescue spokesman