US News

First Lady's Holiday: Red, White and Just a Touch Blue

The Washington Post - Thu Dec 04

The LED lights on the star-spangled trees sparkled and first lady Laura Bush's eyes glistened as she unveiled the 2008 White House holiday decorations yesterday in the East Room.

Former British leader praises Obama team, urges push for Mideast peace

WHBF-TV Rock Island - Thu Dec 04

Britain's former prime minister is offering praise for President-elect Barack Obama's picks for his national security team.

Colorado Marine accused of desertion gets less-than-honorable discharge

KRDO - Thu Dec 04

A 23-year-old Boulder Iraq veteran accused of deserting from the Marines two years ago is being given a less-than-honorable discharge.

Smoker's widow seeks $79.5M award at Supreme Court

The Modesto Bee - Wed Dec 03

A cigarette maker and a smoker's widow squared off for the third time at the Supreme Court on Wednesday over a $79.5 million punitive damages award, but the real battle was between the justices and their ...

Jeb Bush Considers Senate Run

The Post Chronicle - Wed Dec 03

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, the younger brother of President George W. Bush, says he may seek the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Mel Martinez.

Napolitano Perfect Due To 'No Family'

ThePittsburghChannel.com - Wed Dec 03

POSTED: 3:02 pm EST December 3, 2008 UPDATED: 3:19 pm EST December 3, 2008 HARRISBURGH, Pa.

Auditors Urge Treasury to Add Bailout Controls

Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Wed Dec 03

Government auditors urged the Treasury Department on Tuesday to act more quickly to develop the internal controls and hire the professional staff necessary to ensure that its $700 billion financial rescue ...

Automakers pitch details of rescue plans

Kansas.com - Wed Dec 03

GM and Chrysler said they needed an immediate cash infusion to last until New Year's and warned they could drag the entire industry down if they fail.

Little girl's claims at issue in high court case

Clover Herald - Wed Dec 03

A Massachusetts girl's awful experience on a school bus is at the heart of a case argued in the Supreme Court Tuesday over limits on lawsuits about sex discrimination in education.

Indictments Against Cheney, Gonzales Dismissed

Kutv.com - Tue Dec 02

A judge dismissed indictments against Vice President Dick Cheney and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on Monday and told the south Texas prosecutor who brought the case to exercise caution as his term ...