Calif. gay marriage ban backers tell appeals court that ruling was ‘egregious and one-sided’
Prop 8 backers target trial judge in urging appeal A hot-and-cold recipe for Kashmir (Comment)
Voting begins in Afghan parliamentary pollsKABUL - Afghanistan’s parliamentary elections began nationwide Saturday amid tight security and fears of widespread fraud. Polling stations formally open for voting in Afghanistan’s parliamentary election
Polling opens for Afghan parliamentary vote Tea party flame O’Donnell declares ‘we’re loud, we’re rowdy’ but the mainstream of the nation
Sen. Murkowski says she’s mounting write-in candidacy to hold seat after GOP primary upset more images After several Palin-endorsed candidates win primaries, Palin tells Iowa that GOP must unite more images Ahmadinejad wants US to release Iranians in return of hikerTEHRAN - The US should release jailed Iranians in return for the release of American hiker Sarah Shourd, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Friday. Police: Rocket hits Kabul as Afghans prepare to vote in parliamentary elections
Police: Rocket hits Kabul on Afghan voting day APNewsBreak: GOP Senate candidate Rand Paul wins over sheriffs after initial suspicions
Paul wins over once shaky Ky. sheriff endorsement Venezuela will not let in designated US envoy
AP Source: Alaska GOP Sen. Murkowski expected to announce she’ll launch write-in campaign
Readout of Vice President Biden’s meeting with Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Al-Sabah
Earlier today, the Vice President met with Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Al-Sabah. The Vice President expressed his gratitude for Kuwait’s tremendous contribution during the recent redeployment of U.S. servicemembers from Iraq, most of whom transitioned through Kuwait. In addition, the Vice President praised Kuwait’s leadership in the Middle East, and the continuing strength and breadth of the bilateral relationship. They discussed common efforts on regional security issues, cooperation against the threat of terrorism and the importance of the continuing direct talks between the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority. The Vice President noted the need for Iraqi leaders to take action to form a new government without further delay.
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 9/17/2010* On September 23, 2010, President Obama will meet with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on the margins of the UN General Assembly. They will discuss a wide range of topics touching on bilateral and international issues, among them U.S.-China economic relations, global rebalancing, and North Korea. This meeting underscores our two nations' commitment to a positive, cooperative and comprehensive relationship. APNewsBreak: Rand Paul’s sheriff endorsements shaky in Kentucky’s US Senate campaign
APNewsBreak: Paul’s sheriff endorsements shaky Presidential Proclamation–National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve WeekSince our Nation's founding over 200 years ago, patriotic Americans have answered the call of duty when our country has needed it most. As family members, employees, and leaders in their communities, members of the National Guard and Reserve give of themselves at home and abroad to preserve the American way of life. These dedicated citizens leave the comfort of their civilian lives to wear the uniform of the United States, protect our freedoms around the world, and serve within our borders during times of peace as well as turmoil. As we celebrate National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, we honor those who serve in the National Guard and Reserve, and we give thanks to their employers, whose support and encouragement is critical to the strength of our Armed Forces. Ex-NFL star Thurman Thomas of Buffalo Bills backs NY GOP gov candidate, says he’s not racist
Ex-NFL star: NY GOP gov candidate isn’t racist Biden rallies Democratic volunteers in push to keep control of Delaware Senate seat
VP Biden rallies Democrats in Del. Senate race North Carolina’s Austin meets with investigators in state agents probe
Austin meets with investigators in agent probe Idaha House Dem picks fight with GOP rival over immigration; daughter dragged into fray
Idaho’s Minnick, Labrador battle over immigration St. Maarten holds historic election as Dutch territory prepares to become country
St. Maarten voters celebrate historic election Chavez insists he won’t accept US ambassador nominee, condemns US criticism on drugs
Anxious Democrats hope angry voters will see GOP as unacceptable alternative
Delaware candidate O’Donnell reaches out to GOP, saying no one trying to ‘take over’ party
O’Donnell says no one trying to take over the GOP President Obama to Continue His Conversations with Middle-Class FamiliesFocus on Moving the Economy Forward WASHINGTON — Later this month, the President will continue his conversations with middle-class Americans with stops in New Mexico, Iowa, and Virginia. Throughout the summer, President Obama has met with families to listen to their concerns and to discuss specific ways to jumpstart job creation and strengthen the middle class. He met with residents of Fairfax, Virginia, earlier this week, and families in Columbus, Ohio, in August. GOP Senate candidate in Delaware reaches out to GOP establishment, courts social conservatives
NYC stops hiring firefighters amid long-running dispute over alleged entry-exam discrimination
NYC stops hiring firefighters amid bias suit JFK Library begins tweeting Jacqueline Kennedy’s ‘Campaign Wife’ columns from 1960
Jackie joins Twitter 50 years after JFK campaign Presidential Proclamation–National Farm Safety and Health Week
Sidestepping Senate, Obama names Wall Street critic Elizabeth Warren to launch consumer agency more images Jesse Jackson Jr. addresses potentially damaging details that arose in Blagojevich trial
ABVP activists baton-charged in ChandigarhCHANDIGARH - Police Friday baton-charged Akhil Bharatiya Vidharthi Parishad (ABVP) activists, protesting against the education policies of the Congress-led Haryana government, after they refused to disperse. President Obama Names Elizabeth Warren Assistant to the President and Special Advisor to the Secretary of the Treasury on the Consumer Financial Protection BureauWASHINGTON – Today, President Obama announced the appointment of Elizabeth Warren to serve as Assistant to the President and Special Advisor to the Secretary of the Treasury on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Colbert says he hopes counter-rally will squash faux nemesis Stewart’s rally for sanitymore images Statement by the President to the Press1:37 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Before we begin I just want to mention a report that was released by the Census Bureau yesterday about what happened to wages during the last decade. It revealed that between 2001 and 2009, the incomes of middle-class families fell by almost 5 percent. Gadkari watches solar rickshaw demonstrationNEW DELHI - Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari Friday witnessed a demonstration of a solar cycle rickshaw here as part of the BJP’s Antyodaya programme to reach out to the poor and disadvantaged sections of the society. After years as a backbencher, SC senator emerges as unapologetic instigator for GOP infighting
Unapologetic SC senator spurring GOP infighting Remark on Dasmunshi angers West Bengal Congress
Clinton agrees to campaign for former rival Brown, who faces difficult Calif. governor’s race
Sushma Swaraj, Jaitley BJP’s nominees in Kashmir all-party team
White House says Obama called GOP Rep. Mike Castle after his upset Senate loss in Delaware
Indian army makes rare patrols in Kashmir towns as clashes with protesters kill 3
Indian army patrols Kashmir; 3 protesters killed Texas GOP Gov. Rick Perry criticizes House Minority Leader Boehner, embraces tea party
Texas Gov. Perry criticizes GOP leader Boehner Veer Savarkar’s son Vishwas deadMUMBAI - Vishwas V. Savarkar, the sole surviving son of revolutionary leader Veer Damodar Savarkar, passed away here Friday morning following a brief illness, a close family friend said. He was 83. Russian aircraft buzz Navy ship twice in Arctic sea; Cold War-style incident raises eyebrows
Russian aircraft buzz Navy ship twice in Arctic |
