The Caucus: In Florida, Obama Assails Republicans Over Immigration Policy

The Caucus: In Florida, Obama Assails Republicans Over Immigration Policy


The Caucus: In Florida, Obama Assails Republicans Over Immigration Policy

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 01:08 PM PDT

In what amounted to the general election campaign's first debate on immigration, President Obama told those attending the NALEO conference that they should not trust Mitt Romney's shifting rhetoric.


Political Memo: With Elections Awash in Cash, Looking for Culprits

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 12:30 PM PDT

The Citizens United decision is often cited as a major factor in the rising tide of money into elections, but President Obama played a role, too.


A Good Appetite: A Fresh Fruit Tart, Perfumed With Roses

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 01:03 PM PDT

Some fruit tarts can be too predictable, too dull — but this tart, inspired by a flowering rosebush, adds intense fragrance and flavor to the sweetness of pastry cream and fresh raspberries.


Brazil and Chile airlines merge

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 01:25 PM PDT

Chile's Lan airline completes a takeover of Brazil's Tam after two years of negotiations to create the world's second biggest carrier, Latam.


U.S. raps Argentina, Indonesia import curbs at WTO

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 01:17 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Friday demanded that Argentina "immediately" end an import licensing regime and other curbs that have frustrated foreign suppliers, and expressed concerns about a "sweeping new import restriction" Indonesia has imposed.


US receives bids to drill in Gulf of Mexico

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 12:19 PM PDT

Government receives $1.7bn in winning bids to drill in new areas of Gulf of Mexico, scene of BP's 2010 oil disaster.


Oregon Study Reveals Benefits, and Costs, of Insuring the Uninsured

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 12:53 PM PDT

Researchers say Oregon's lottery system for granting health insurance has made it the best place to study the costs and benefits of the federal health care law.


Californians Reject New Cigarette Tax

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 01:04 PM PDT

A closely watched effort to impose a $1-a-pack cigarette tax to pay for cancer research in the nation's most populous state has failed by six tenths of a percentage point.


American Airlines and Pilots Union Are Close to Accord

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 12:01 PM PDT

The pact would give the airline more flexible work rules and the ability to use regional partners to fly larger jets, which had been a hurdle in previous talks.


Washington constitution $10m sale

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 12:58 PM PDT

George Washington's personal, annotated copy of the US constitution sells at auction for nearly $10m, Christie's auction house says.


Turkey investigates whether Syria shot down missing jet

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 11:53 AM PDT

BEIRUT — Turkey is investigating whether a Turkish fighter jet that went missing Friday near the Syrian border was shot down by Syrian forces, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan told a press conference in Ankara.

Read full article >>

Add to Facebook Add to Twitter Add to Reddit Add to StumbleUpon


Some restrictions on Chinese artist Ai lifted

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 12:03 PM PDT

Authorities end domestic travel restrictions on Ai Weiwei, but dissident artist still barred from leaving the country.


Philadelphia’s Msgr. William J. Lynn Is Convicted of Allowing Abuse

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 01:05 PM PDT

Msgr. William J. Lynn, in Philadelphia, became the first senior Roman Catholic official in the United States to be convicted for covering up child sexual abuses by priests in his charge.


Man Utd complete Kagawa signing

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 11:13 AM PDT

Manchester United sign Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa from Borussia Dortmund for an undisclosed fee.


Israeli strike kills one in Gaza

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 11:52 AM PDT

An Israeli airstrike kills one Palestinian man and injures two others in Gaza, two days after a ceasefire calmed a flare-up of violence.


Azerbaijan arrests reporter on drugs charges

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 11:42 AM PDT

BAKU (Reuters) - Azerbaijan arrested a prominent Azeri journalist and human rights activist on Friday on suspicion of drug possession in a case a rights watchdog said is politically motivated.


Man Utd complete Kagawa signing

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 11:13 AM PDT

Manchester United sign Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa from Borussia Dortmund for an undisclosed fee.


U.S. criticizes Argentina, Indonesia import curbs at WTO

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 11:20 AM PDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Friday demanded that Argentina "immediately" end an import licensing regime and other curbs that have frustrated foreign suppliers and expressed concerns about a "sweeping new import restriction" Indonesia has imposed.


Anti-government protests spread across Khartoum

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 11:20 AM PDT

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Anti-government protests erupted across Khartoum as Sudanese took to the streets after Friday prayers in the most widespread demonstrations yet against spending cuts unveiled this week.


Paraguay's leftist president faces impeachment

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 12:47 PM PDT

ASUNCION (Reuters) - Paraguay's Senate will decide whether to oust President Fernando Lugo in a lightning-quick impeachment trial on Friday that he says is tantamount to a coup.


No comments:

Post a Comment