Efforts to stem global warming moving at a glacial pace
US lawmakers working on legislation and diplomats everywhere doubt there'll be any major breakthrough at next month's meeting in Copenhagen.
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Flanked by Democratic leaders in the House, Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks outside the Cannon Caucus Room after meeting with President Obama about health care on Capitol Hill in Washington on Saturday.
On healthcare reform, House lawmakers get past the abortion hurdle
To pass a healthcare reform bill, addressing abortion is necessary in order to get the support of conservative Democrats. Lobbyists for Catholic bishops were part of the negotiation.
Could Fort Hood visit redefine Obama's relationship with the military?
Recent Democratic presidents have had an uneasy relationship with the armed forces. Obama's visit to Fort Hood's memorial service could set the tone for a new rapport with those in uniform.
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High unemployment number puts pressure on Obama
The high unemployment number of 10.2 percent prompted Obama and his advisers to explain how they're on top of the situation.
H1N1 vaccine: Should inmates move up in line?
States are providing the H1N1 vaccine to high-risk groups, and in some cases that includes parts of the prison populations.
Zelaya: US-brokered Honduras deal 'dead'
US Sen. Jim DeMint has said the US will recognize Nov. 29 presidential elections regardless of whether Zelaya is returned to office, which many nations around the world have demanded.
Darfur groups press US to get tough with Turkey over Bashir trip
President Bashir of Sudan, who faces an international arrest warrant for war crimes in Darfur, is scheduled to arrive Sunday in Turkey for an Islamic conference. Darfur groups want Bashir arrested.
At Brandeis, Goldstone defends UN war crimes report
Justice Richard Goldstone, at a Brandeis University forum, defended the UN report on war crimes committed by Israel and Hamas in the Gaza war. It was the first time he has publicly discussed the report with a high-level Israeli official.
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