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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Obama: Drilling alone is not an energy plan (AP)

Obama: Drilling alone is not an energy plan (AP)

Obama: Drilling alone is not an energy plan (AP)

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 01:11 PM PST

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign fund raising event in Miami, Florida February 23, 2012. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS ELECTIONS)AP - President Barack Obama on Thursday assailed Republicans for what he described as a flawed and dishonest strategy for reducing gas prices, predicting his rivals would offer nothing but more drilling and political promises of $2-a-gallon gas. Said the president: "The American people aren't stupid."

Poll: Millionaire tax popular, spending cuts too (AP)

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 01:22 PM PST

AP - Most people like President Barack Obama's proposal to make millionaires pay a significant share of their incomes in taxes. Yet they'd still rather cut spending than boost taxes to balance the federal budget, an Associated Press-GfK poll shows, giving Republicans an edge over Democrats in their core ideological dispute over the nation's fiscal ills.

In battered Syrian city, cries of `tragic' plight (AP)

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 01:12 PM PST

AP - Medics stitch wounds with thread used for clothing. Hungry residents risk Syrian government sniper fire or shelling to hunt for dwindling supplies of bread and canned food on the streets of the besieged city of Homs.

Copter collision kills 7 Marines in Calif. desert (AP)

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 01:12 PM PST

AP - Two Marine Corps helicopters collided over a remote section of the California desert during a nighttime exercise, killing seven Marines in one of the deadliest military training accidents in years.

Romney charges Santorum compromised his principles (AP)

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 01:12 PM PST

AP - Mitt Romney took new aim at Rick Santorum's image as a devoted conservative Thursday, accusing his rival of compromising his own principles by repeatedly voting for legislation he didn't believe in.

Widespread shootings, bombings kill 55 across Iraq (AP)

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 12:41 PM PST

Residents carry the coffin of a victim who was killed in a bomb attack during a funeral in Najaf, 160 km (100 miles) south of Baghdad, February 23, 2012. REUTERS/Ali Abu Shish (IRAQ - Tags: CONFLICT)AP - Bombs and deadly shootings relentlessly pounded Iraqis on Thursday, killing at least 55 people and wounding more than 225 in a widespread wave of violence the government called a "frantic attempt" by insurgents to prove the country will never be stable.

Study: Gingrich, Santorum plans hike deficit (AP)

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 01:12 PM PST

AP - Massive tax cuts proposed by GOP presidential candidates Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum would cause the national debt to explode while Mitt Romney's budget plan could generate red ink in line with current projections, according to a new study released Thursday.

Stepmom gives birth after arrest in girl's death (AP)

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 01:16 PM PST

AP - An Alabama woman is under guard at a hospital after she gave birth following her arrest in the death of her 9-year-old stepdaughter, who authorities say was forced to run for three hours as punishment for lying about eating a candy bar.

Fla. lawmaker admits texts harassing US prosecutor (AP)

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 01:07 PM PST

AP - A contrite Florida state lawmaker who admitted using a hidden identity to send numerous inappropriate, harassing texts to a married federal prosecutor is facing a federal investigation into possible stalking.

J.K. Rowling has deal for new novel for adults (AP)

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 01:12 PM PST

AP - Adult fans of J.K. Rowling can rejoice: She has a new novel coming, for grownups.

Jobless claims hold steady at 4-year low (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 08:05 AM PST

Reuters - The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits last week held at the lowest level since the early days of the 2007-2009 recession, signaling that the battered labor market is healing.

"Friends of Syria" to demand ceasefire, aid access (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 11:42 AM PST

Reuters - Western and Arab nations will demand that Syrian forces implement an immediate ceasefire to allow relief supplies to reach desperate civilians in bombarded cities such as Homs when they meet in Tunis on Friday.

USPS closings plan to eliminate up to 35,000 jobs (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 12:00 PM PST

Reuters - The U.S. Postal Service announced plans on Thursday to close or consolidate 223 mail processing centers and eliminate up to 35,000 jobs as part of its strategy to cut costs by reducing its network of facilities.

AIG posts huge 4th-quarter profit on tax benefit (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 01:18 PM PST

Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, R-Mich., questions AIG Chairman Edward Liddy during a hearing before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capitol Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 18, 2009. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)Reuters - Bailed-out insurer American International Group reported a profit of $19.8 billion for the fourth quarter, after an accounting determination that it is likely to post future profits let it release the value of some tax benefits.

Greece sets stage for Friday bond swap (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 09:32 AM PST

Reuters - Greece took its first step towards reaping urgently needed funds agreed in a 130-billion-euro rescue package on Thursday as its parliament endorsed a bond swap for private holders of its debt.

Afghanistan demands NATO put Koran-burners on trial (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 08:43 AM PST

Afghan policemen march towards protesters during a protest near a U.S. military base in Kabul February 22, 2012. REUTERS/Ahmad MasoodReuters - Afghanistan wants NATO to put on public trial those who burned copies of the Koran at a NATO base, President Hamid Karzai's office said on Thursday, after a third day of bloody protests over the incident.

U.S., Israel coordinated on steps against Iran: envoy (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 01:15 PM PST

Reuters - The United States and Israel are coordinated on steps being taken to combat Iran's perceived nuclear threat and the two allies have been planning to ensure "all other options" are available, the U.S. ambassador to Israel said on Thursday.

Gulf oil spill trial -- Let the fingerpointing begin (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Feb 2012 11:54 AM PST

Reuters - It could be the ultimate case for passing the buck.

'Diddy' as TV mogul? Why new network could face steep challenges. (The Christian Science Monitor)

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 04:09 PM PST

The Christian Science Monitor - Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Sean "Diddy" Combs are national celebrities, but they face steep challenges as they try to establish successful cable networks, media analysts say. 

Supreme Court debate: Is lying about being a war hero protected speech? (The Christian Science Monitor)

Posted: 22 Feb 2012 03:50 PM PST

The Christian Science Monitor - Members of the US Supreme Court grappled on Wednesday with the difficult task of deciding whether the First Amendment protects a free speech right to claim to be a decorated war hero â€" even if you aren’t one.
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