Nation Jul 18 U.S., Iraq to Set ‘Time Horizon’ on Troop Withdrawal President Bush and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki have agreed to seek "a general time horizon" for reducing U.S. troops in Iraq as part of a broader security agreement, the White House said Friday.
Politics Jul 18 In Policy Shift, U.S. Envoy to Attend Iran Talks In a break with past policy on Iran, the Bush administration is sending a delegate to weekend nuclear talks between Iran's chief nuclear negotiator and other world powers, including the European Union.
Politics Jul 17 D.C. Begins Gun Registration in Wake of Supreme Court Ruling Washington, D.C., residents began registering firearms Thursday as part of emergency legislation enacted after a Supreme Court ruling on June 26 overturned the District's handgun ban of 32 years.
Science Jul 17 Gore Aims High on Renewable Energy Goal for U.S. Former Vice President and Nobel laureate Al Gore outlined a bold climate goal for the nation Thursday, challenging the U.S. to create every kilowatt of electricity through renewable energy sources within 10 years.
Economy Jul 16 Consumer Prices Rise at Fastest Rate Since ’82 The Labor Department reported Wednesday that consumer prices jumped 1.1 percent in June, marking the fastest rise in more than a quarter century and fueling further concerns over inflation levels in the jittery U.S. economy.
Economy Jul 15 Bernanke: Economy Faces ‘Numerous Difficulties’ Amid a flurry of government-backed steps to fortify the U.S. economy, Fed chief Ben Bernanke told lawmakers Tuesday the economy continues to face "numerous difficulties" including turbulent financial markets, rising unemployment and housing troubles.
Politics Jul 14 Sudanese President Charged with Genocide in Darfur The International Criminal Court prosecutor charged Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir with orchestrating genocide against African tribes in the western region of Darfur and called on the court to order his arrest.
Science Jul 11 Study: One-third of Coral Reef Species Face Extinction Nearly a third of the world's coral reef species face extinction, threatening entire ocean ecosystems.
Economy Jul 11 Paulson: No Bailout for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Amid worries that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac might run short of capital, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Friday the government would support them "in their current form as they carry out their important mission."…
Nation Jul 10 Iran Continues Missile Tests Despite U.S. Warning Iran continued its testing of medium- and long-range missiles Thursday after a warning from U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice that the U.S. will defend its allies in the region.