The reversal of two decades of policy on images of returning war casualties is an important and welcome milestone for the American people. NEWARK, Delaware (CNN) — The reversal of two decades of policy on images of returning war casualties is an important and welcome milestone for the American people.
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Senate panel to review CIA programs under Bush
The Senate Intelligence Committee is preparing a review of the CIA’s controversial interrogation programs under the Bush White House, a Senate Democratic aide told CNN. The committee would look at how the agency carried out interrogation tactics and whether they provided useful information, the aide said.
Rice: U.S. will seek to end any ‘illicit’ nuclear ambitions by Iran
The Obama administration will work to stop any "illicit" nuclear aspirations by Iran, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice told the U.N. Security Council on Thursday.
Japan’s industrial production falls steeply
Japan’s industrial production in January dropped 10 percent from the previous month, a decline for the fourth straight month, the government said. Harlyn Geronimo has sued Yale and the society — the Order of Skull and Bones — to try to recover the remains. “I think what would be important is that the remains of Geronimo be with his ancestors,” he said.
Japan sees mixed economic news
Japan’s unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped in January to 4.1 percent, down from 4.4 percent in December, according to figures released by the government Friday morning. Harlyn Geronimo has sued Yale and the society — the Order of Skull and Bones — to try to recover the remains.
Palestinian groups vow to release prisoners, unify
Palestinian rivals agreed Thursday to work toward ending their bitter fighting in an effort to form a unity government in Gaza and the West Bank.
Spurred by Obama, Health Care Moves to the Front Burner
As part of the $3.5 trillion budget he proposed on Thursday, President Barack Obama is pushing for a down payment on universal health care, a reserve fund of $634 billion over 10 years paid for by higher taxes on the wealthiest Americans and savings from government programs like Medicare and Medicaid.
Obama unveils budget blueprint
President Obama on Thursday unveiled a $3 trillion-plus budget that he says will halve the federal deficit by the end of his first term.
Growing hate groups blame Obama, economy
Don Black says he despises Barack Obama. And he says he believes illegal aliens undermine the economic fabric of our country.
China protest overshadows $470M YSL auction
China has criticized Christie’s auction of two Qing dynasty bronzes looted by invading French and British forces in 1860, saying the sale would hurt the auction house.