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US Federal Aviation Administration Glitch Causes Airline Delays
A computer glitch that caused flight cancellations and delays across the U.S. Thursday has been resolved, the Federal Aviation Administration said, but it was unclear how long flights would be affected.
Senate Says Health Plan Will Cover Another 31 Million
WASHINGTON — Democratic leaders in the Senate on Wednesday unveiled their proposal for overhauling the health care system, outlining legislation that they said would cover most of the uninsured while reducing the federal budget deficit.
Gates Foundation invests more than $300 million in education reform
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced Thursday a $335 million investment in teacher effectiveness, with major grants for experiments in tenure, evaluation, compensation, training and mentoring in three large school systems and a cluster of...
US Court: Army Corps of Engineers liable for Katrina flooding
The Army Corps of Engineers' failure to properly maintain a shipping channel linking New Orleans, Louisiana, to the Gulf of Mexico led to catastrophic flooding during Hurricane Katrina, a federal court ruled Wednesday.
US man gets nearly 20 years for Thailand pedophilia
NEW YORK — A US court has handed 19-and-a-half years in prison to an actor convicted of abusing children as young as six on trips to Thailand and posting the images on the Internet.
Sarah Palin coy about 2012 run, but door is open
NEW YORK — Sarah Palin said in an interview broadcast Tuesday that a 2012 presidential bid is "not on my radar," but wouldn't rule out playing some role in the next presidential election.
Obama Administration To Form Financial Fraud Task Force
The Obama administration announced Tuesday the formation of an interagency task force to combat financial fraud.
Conservative 'unconcedes' in NY US House race
ALBANY, N.Y. — A Conservative Party candidate has withdrawn his concession in a close special election for a U.S. House seat, and New York election officials are beginning to count paper ballots.
LEXINGTON, Mo. — Prosecutors in Missouri have filed 15 additional sex charges against a father and his adult sons who were already accused of sexually abusing children.
U.S. Economy: Production, Prices Increase Less Than Forecast
Industrial production and wholesale prices in the U.S. rose less than forecast in October, giving the Federal Reserve more reason to keep interest rates near a record low for an “extended period.”
New Jersey man who traveled to Thailand for underage sex to be sentenced
A New Jersey actor who also played Santa Claus at children's birthday parties and fairs is scheduled to be sentenced in federal court in Newark today for traveling to Thailand to have sex with young boys and videotaping at least one assault that w...
Sarah Palin Finds One Bond With Hillary Clinton
Could there be a “coffee summit” in the future between Hillary Rodham Clinton — the secretary of state, runner-up for the Democratic presidential nomination, former senator and author — and Sarah Palin, author, former Republican vice-presidential ...
Health bill foes solicit funds for economic study
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and an assortment of national business groups opposed to President Barack Obama's health care reform efforts are collecting money to finance an economic study that could be used to portray the legislation ...
Washington (CNN) -- Fearlessly demonstrating the majesty of U.S. justice or acquiescing to terrorists by giving them undeserved rights and a public platform? The decision to bring Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, admitted mastermind of the September 11, 20...
New York governor backs down from license plate mandate
ALBANY - Gov. David A. Paterson and lawmakers agreed Sunday to dump a requirement that motorists purchase new license plates but remained divided over how to close this year's $3.2-billion budget deficit.
N.Y. $10 Billion Budget Gap Looms as Lawmakers Return to Albany
A month after New York Governor David Paterson proposed a plan to narrow a $10 billion budget gap the state faces in the next 17 months, lawmakers are set to return to the state capital of Albany today with no agreement in place.
US government wants to oversee safety for subways, light rail
The Obama administration plans to propose that the U.S. government oversee safety for subway and light rail systems, a move prompted in part by the deadly collision of two trains in Washington this year.
Quinn, Hynes meet up for Illinois Democratic governor debate
ROCKFORD - -- Gov. Pat Quinn accused Comptroller Dan Hynes of crying "crocodile tears" over billions of dollars in unpaid state bills, while Hynes called Quinn the "lead cheerleader" for Rod Blagojevich during a combative debate Sunday between two...
Rescue Crews Search for Minnesota Pilot, Plane Missing Since Friday
WADENA, Minn. — Rescue crews are searching for a plane that has been missing in Minnesota since Friday.
In House, Many Spoke With One Voice: Lobbyists’
WASHINGTON — In the official record of the historic House debate on overhauling health care, the speeches of many lawmakers echo with similarities. Often, that was no accident.