Obama trumpets Asia trip as boost to US economy
Saturday, November 21, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama''s eight-day trip to Asia produced no tangible wins for the United States, though he is citing talks with Asian allies that he says could help create thousands of job and open new markets for American goods in the future....
Health care bill faces a crucial Senate vote
Saturday, November 21, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democratic senators pressed ahead Saturday toward a crucial first vote on President Barack Obama''s health care overhaul, a test of party unity in the face of solid Republican opposition....
Quick restart of Big Bang machine stuns scientists
Saturday, November 21, 2009
GENEVA (AP) -- Scientists moved Saturday to prepare the world''s largest atom smasher for exploring the depths of matter after successfully restarting the $10 billion machine following more than a year of repairs....
Life requested for US suspect in Italy murder case
Saturday, November 21, 2009
PERUGIA, Italy (AP) -- Prosecutors on Saturday asked an Italian court to hand down life sentences to an American student and her ex-boyfriend for their alleged roles in the fatal stabbing of a young British woman during a drug-fueled sex game....
Atlantis astronauts take 2nd spacewalk of mission
Saturday, November 21, 2009
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- An astronaut anticipating the birth of his daughter at any moment embarked on the first spacewalk of his career Saturday, tackling a load of maintenance work outside the International Space Station....
Afghan road builder's dream thwarted by violence
Saturday, November 21, 2009
KABUL (AP) -- Khalid Khan stares through the dusty window pane, down across the rooftops of the capital, and wonders if they really know where he lives....
GOP: Health test recommendations could affect care
Saturday, November 21, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans are seizing on this week''s recommendations for fewer Pap smears and mammograms to fuel concern about government-rationed medical care - and to try to chip away support by women for President Barack Obama''s proposed health care overhaul....
China says 42 dead, 66 trapped in mine explosion
Saturday, November 21, 2009
BEIJING (AP) -- A gas explosion tore through a state-run coal mine in northern China on Saturday, killing 42 people and leaving 66 others trapped underground as rescuers worked hastily to save them....
