Democrat Baucus releases long-awaited health overhaul bill Republican support still lacking – Minneapolis Star Tribune
WASHINGTON – Sen. Max Baucus on Wednesday brought out the much-awaited Finance Committee version of an American health-system remake a landmark $856 billion, 10-year measure that starts a rough ride through Congress without visible Republican backing. The bill by Baucus, Democratic chairman of
Autopsy finds Yale graduate student was suffocated – San Francisco Chronicle
The office says her death was caused by “traumatic asphyxia due to neck compression.” That means the cause could include a choke hold or some other form of suffocation caused by a hand or an object, such as a pipe, though authorities are not releasing details on her manner of death. Earlier
NCAA’s Brand dies after battling pancreatic cancer – ESPN.com
INDIANAPOLIS — NCAA president Myles Brand, who while leading Indiana University president fired basketball coach Bob Knight, died Wednesday afternoon from pancreatic cancer. He was 67. As the first former university president ever to run college sports’ largest governing body, Brand worked to
Obama, Harper seek to ease US-Canada trade tension – Washington Post
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama assured Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Wednesday he wanted to resolve a dispute over “Buy American” provisions that has dogged ties between the world’s top trading partners. Obama sought to strike a positive note on free trade before next
White House: Criticism of Obama not based on race – Wichita Eagle
President Barack Obama and Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley walk together on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, during an event supporting Chicago’s 2016 Olympic bid. WASHINGTON – The White House says President Barack Obama doesn’t believe he’s being criticized
Stocks jump as industrial production rises – Forbes
Investors barreled into stocks Wednesday after an upbeat report on industrial production raised hopes that the economy is strengthening. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 108 points to another high for the year as General Electric Co. and International Business Machines Corp. jumped. It was the
FDA Approves New Swine Flu Vaccine – WXYZ
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Food and Drug Administration approved the new swine flu vaccine Tuesday, a long-anticipated step as the government works to get vaccinations under way next month. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the vaccine’s approval to Congress – and said she
UW student finds precious gem at Israeli dig – Kansas City Star
A University of Washington student on an archaeological dig in Israel has discovered a 2,300-year-old gemstone carved with a portrait of Alexander the Great. UW associate professor Sarah Stroup says the discovery of the half-inch-long carnelian stone by student Megan Webb is an incredibly rare find
Biden meets with Iraq’s al-Maliki in Baghdad (2nd Lead) – Monsters and Critics
Baghdad – US Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday appeared unfazed by the lethal rocket attacks that had greeted his arrival in Baghdad the night before, exchanging gifts and joking with Iraqi officials. Iraqi police said that two people died and five were injured in the rocket attacks. The
Kanye West calls Taylor Swift after country star says he hadn’t reached out to apologize – Minneapolis Star Tribune
NEW YORK – It looks like Kanye West has finally given a personal apology to Taylor Swift. Representatives from “The View” say West called the country sensation after her appearance on Tuesday’s show. During the broadcast, the 19-year-old singer said West had yet to contact her to apologize for
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