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Bush’s “October Surprise” File in Dispute
The National Archives is reconsidering its initial refusal to release Secret Service records regarding the whereabouts of George H.W. Bush on Oct. 19, 1980, when the then-Republican vice presidential …
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Pawlenty Was Against Obamneycare Before He Was for It
Former presidential candidate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty formally endorsed Mitt Romney for president this morning, telling Fox News’ Fox & Friends that Romney is “unmatched in his skills, …
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Blast at French Nuclear Site Is Said to Kill One Person
Paris — One person was killed and four were injured Monday afternoon in an explosion at a nuclear waste treatment site in southern France, according to the French Nuclear …
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On the News With Thom Hartmann: Obama to Submit His American Jobs Act to Congress Today, and More
In today's On the News segment: Obama will submit his American Jobs Act to Congress today, a major bridge over the Ohio River was shut down Friday, explosion reported …
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Pressure Builds on Deficit Panel to “Go Big,” Beyond Its Mandate, in Cuts
Washington — Led by President Obama, pressure is building on the new Congressional committee on deficit reduction to “go big” — beyond its mandate to shave as much as …
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Changing of the Guard as “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” Ends
Columbia, South Carolina - Next week, openly gay men and women will be able to serve in the U.S. military. At Fort Jackson, it's Capt. Guy Allsup's …
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Obama Jobs Plan Bolder Than Expected, but Is It Enough?
Before a joint session of Congress, President Obama laid out a $447 billion package of tax cuts and new government spending Thursday night to help stimulate the economy and …
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Many Deportees Unwittingly Waive Rights, Report Says
Los Angeles - The U.S. has deported more than 160,000 immigrants, the vast majority of whom had no legal representation - and signed documents they may not have understood …
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A Year Before 9/11, Intelligence Unit Determined World Trade Center, Pentagon “Most Likely Buildings to Be Attacked“
On the tenth anniversary of 9/11, just as he has done in years past, a top military intelligence analyst identified by the US government only as “Iron Man” will …
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Germany Crafts Its Nuclear Power Exit Strategy
One surprising development this summer is the international vogue for shutting down nuclear plants. Germany led the way in the spring — startling even its own industry leaders — …