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Obama Gives $1.4 Million Nobel Prize To 10 Charities

President Barack Obama on Thursday named 10 charities to share his $1.4 million Nobel Peace Prize.

Democrats Move Closer To Healthcare Deal

Congressional Democrats drew closer on Thursday to agreement on a broad healthcare overhaul that could clear the way for a final vote in the next few weeks.

Toyota Hands Over 2006 Dissident Memo To Panel

Toyota Motor said on Thursday it has handed over to a congressional committee a letter sent to its management by a splinter union in 2006.

Obama Taps Boeing, Xerox Chiefs To Lead Export Body

President Barack Obama will name two top executives from Boeing and Xerox on Thursday to spearhead his drive to boost exports.

Senate Passes $149 Billion For Jobless Aid

The Senate on Wednesday passed a $149 billion package of jobless aid and tax breaks, as Democrats continued efforts to lower the unemployment rate.

Obama: Time For Talk Is Over On Healthcare Bill

President Barack Obama declared on Wednesday the "time for talk is over" and urged the U.S. Congress to vote on healthcare.

NY Voters Dislike Governor, Want To Keep Him

New York voters think scandal-tarred Governor David Paterson should remain in office but cannot do a good job.

Democrats Doubt Deadline On Healthcare

Congressional Democrats on Tuesday cast doubt on their chances of meeting the White House's March 18 deadline for voting on a stalled healthcare overhaul.

Obama Targets Insurers, Sells Reform Plan

President Barack Obama launched a sharp attack on health insurers on Monday and called on his fellow Democrats to rise above politics.

New Poll Spells Potential Trouble For Democrats

A new poll on Monday found signs of trouble ahead for President Barack Obama and his Democrats on national security issues.

Votes Uncertain As Healthcare Endgame Looms

President Barack Obama's top healthcare official on Sunday seized on a new report to urge quick passage of healthcare reform legislation.

Coming To Israel, Biden Flags U.S. Support Vs Iran

The Obama administration has boosted U.S. defense ties to Israel and will close ranks with its ally against any threat from a nuclear-armed Iran.

McCain, Lieberman Push Military To Handle Terror Cases

Two senior senators unveiled legislation on Thursday to require the military to hold, interrogate and prosecute certain terrorism suspects.

House OKs $15 Billion Jobs Bill

Congressional Democrats made headway on Thursday on their top legislative priority -- job creation.

New York Governor Charged With Breaking Ethics Law

Already caught up in a scandal involving a close aide, embattled New York Governor David Paterson was charged on Wednesday by the state's ethics watchdog.