Science Oct 30 Global Warming Could Significantly Impact World Economy, Study Says Unchecked global warming could impact the world economy on a scale comparable to world wars and the Great Depression, a report issued Monday by the British government says.
Politics Oct 30 Final Debate Centers on Iraq War, Bush Support and Stem Cells In a nationally televised debate on NBC's "Meet the Press," Democratic candidate for Maryland Senate, Rep. Ben Cardin, attempted to draw distinct ideological lines with his opponent, Republican Lt. Gov. Michael Steele.
Politics Oct 27 Pennsylvania’s 8th District Race a Fight to the Finish High-profile appearances and low-blow campaigning play prominently in Pennsylvania's 8th District where Republican Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick is trying to defend his seat from political newcomer Patrick Murphy.
Politics Oct 27 In Waning Days, Pa. 6th District Slugfest Too Close to Call After months of negative ads and bitter campaign literature, two-term Republican Rep. Jim Gerlach and Democratic challenger for the House Lois Murphy remain deadlocked in a critical suburban Philadelphia district.
Nation Oct 26 Afghan Civilians Killed During NATO Raid Upwards of 60 civilians were killed during a NATO-led bombing campaign against Taliban insurgents in southern Afghanistan on Tuesday, according to local officials there.
Politics Oct 25 New Jersey High Court Clears Path for Gay Marriages The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that homosexuals are entitled to the same rights as heterosexuals, but left it up to the state legislature to legalize same-sex unions.
Politics Oct 25 Crime, Iraq, Ethics Top Issues in Colorado House Race Colorado's 7th District Democratic candidate Ed Perlmutter got a boost from his party Tuesday when fellow Democrat Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois came to town to campaign on his behalf.
Politics Oct 24 In Potentially Bad Year, Republicans Look to Unseat Democrat in New Jersey With Election Day just two weeks away, the New Jersey Senate race between Democrat Robert Menendez and Republican Tom Kean remains a virtual dead heat.
Nation Oct 24 Iraqi Government Agrees to Timeline for Stabilization, U.S. Says U.S. officials said Tuesday Iraqi leaders have agreed to develop a timeline by the end of the year toward stabilizing Iraq and taking control of security from U.S. forces in the next 12 to 18 months with some level of…
World Oct 23 Sudan Expels Top U.N. Official After Critical Web Posting The United Nations envoy to Sudan prepared to leave the troubled nation Monday after the Sudanese government ordered him to leave over comments made on his Web site critical of the country's army.