|
 |
One of California wildfires 'human caused' more similar news »
Authorities will search today for victims in the scorched wreckage of 500 Southern California mobile homes that were destroyed by one of the wildfires in the area. In other parts of Southern California, firefighters were hoping strong winds would die down, helping them to quell the fires that have roared through the area.
Sun Nov 16, 2008 more from this source»»
|
|
Obama to meet McCain as staff takes shape more similar news »
Less than two weeks after the end of their hard-fought campaign battle, President-elect Barack Obama and former GOP candidate John McCain will meet Monday. The meeting comes as Obama continues to build his White House staff, and a day after Republicans offered support for Hillary Clinton as a potential pick for secretary of state.
Sun Nov 16, 2008 more from this source»»
|
|
Shuttle crew boards space station more similar news »
Space shuttle Endeavour docked today with the international space station, where the shuttle crew will help install more living space. The shuttle and station crews greeted each other with hugs soon after opening their vehicles' hatches. "Welcome to space," said station chief Mike Fincke.
Sun Nov 16, 2008 more from this source»»
|
|
Obama, Clinton discuss top State Department job more similar news »
Democratic sources tell CNN that President-elect Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton had a "serious discussion" Thursday to gauge Clinton's interest in the post of secretary of state, if she were offered it. Clinton's response is unknown, although multiple sources agree that she was left with the impression that if she were interested in the post, it would be hers.
Fri Nov 14, 2008 more from this source»»
|
|
Oprah, other celebs have homes near fire more similar news »
A brush fire roaring through the canyons of Santa Barbara County, California, forced residents in the town of Montecito to evacuate as flames engulfed multimillion-dollar homes and more modest ranch-style houses. As many as 100 homes have burned, the city of Santa Barbara reported on its Web site. Large homes continued to burn this morning.
Fri Nov 14, 2008 more from this source»»
|
|
Zakaria: GOP trapped by wrong ideas more similar news »
On the day President-elect Obama visited the White House, a new national poll suggested that the current occupant at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. is the most unpopular president since approval ratings were first measured more than six decades ago. Seventy-six percent of those questioned in a CNN/Opinion Research Corp. survey released Monday disapprove of how President Bush is handling his job. That's an all-time high in polling by CNN or Gallup dating back to World War II. CNN spoke to world affairs expert and author Fareed Zakaria to get his take on what the Republican Party should do to get back on track. CNN: If we accept that President-Elect Barack Obama and the Democrats seem to have won largely on the message of change, then why do you think Sen. John McCain and the Republicans lost?
Fri Nov 14, 2008 more from this source»»
|
|
What a GM failure would mean more similar news »
If General Motors really does run out of money by the end of the year, as it predicted was possible, the impact would be felt far and wide -- to hundreds of suppliers, rival automakers and ultimately dealers across the nation. In the United States alone, GM spends $31 billion on parts from 2,100 different suppliers.
Fri Nov 14, 2008 more from this source»»
|
|
'Don't bring your teenager to Nebraska' more similar news »
Moms and dads rushing to dump their kids at Nebraska hospitals have worried officials scrambling to change the state's "safe haven" law. "Please don't bring your teenager to Nebraska," Gov. Dave Heineman told CNN. "Think of what you are saying. You are saying you no longer support them. You no longer love them."
Fri Nov 14, 2008 more from this source»»
|
|
Dow surges 552 points more similar news »
Stocks surged today, with the Dow posting its third best single-session point gain ever, as the major stock gauges bounced back from levels not seen since 2003. The Dow Jones industrial average added 552 points, according to early tallies, after falling to within 81 points of its 5½-year low earlier in the session.
Thu Nov 13, 2008 more from this source»»
|
|
Obama to ratchet up bin Laden hunt more similar news »
President-elect Obama wants to renew the U.S. commitment to finding al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, according to his national security advisers. "We will kill bin Laden. We will crush al Qaeda. That has to be our biggest national security priority," Obama said during a presidential debate. The Obama team believes the Bush administration has downplayed the importance of catching bin Laden.
Wed Nov 12, 2008 more from this source»»
|
|
Bush names his regrets, praises Obama more similar news »
As his presidency nears its end, a reflective President Bush suggested Tuesday he regrets some of his more blunt statements on the war on terror over the last eight years, and said he wishes he had not spoken in front of a "Mission Accomplished" banner only a month after U.S. troops in Iraq were deployed.
Tue Nov 11, 2008 more from this source»»
|
|
