Oct 07 Happy birthday, Mr. President (Putin) Russian President Vladimir Putin greets leaders at the APEC summit. Russian president Vladimir Putin is spending his 61st birthday attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on the Indonesian island of Bali Monday. What he didn't expect, however,… Continue reading
Oct 07 Amid shutdown, Treasury still set to release new $100 bill Tuesday The newly-redesigned $100 notes. Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images. On Tuesday, the redesigned $100 notes featuring Benjamin Franklin and sporting new anti-counterfeit features will begin circulation. If you, like us, thought this a somewhat strange occurence during a… Continue reading
Oct 07 Your dog really does love you, study indicates Photo by Flickr user mikebaird A skinny black terrier mix, named Callie, steps into an MRI wearing earmuffs, places her head in a custom-fitted chin rest and holds completely still. The rescue dog belongs to neuroeconomics professor Gregory… Continue reading
Oct 07 #FastandFurious ACLU says Obama administration is blocking book about "Fast and Furious" scandal written by federal agent: http://t.co/hhPunW1Pc5 -SS— The Associated Press (@AP) October 7, 2013… Continue reading
Oct 07 Trio of attacks rock Egypt day after deadly clashes Egyptian security forces use tear gas to disperse pro-democracy activists during protests at Ramses Square on October 6, 2013 in Cairo, Egypt. Photo by Khaled Kamil/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images Attacks in three different regions of Egypt resulted in at… Continue reading
Oct 07 #IRAQ BREAKING: Iraq: String of apparently coordinated bomb blasts rock Baghdad in evening, kill at least 22.— The Associated Press (@AP) October 7, 2013… Continue reading
Oct 07 FROM THE WIRE: Senior Obama economic adviser says longer-term deal on debt limit is better The Associated Press reports that, when asked if a two- or three-week extension of the debt limit would be a viable alternative for the White House, National Economic Council Director Gene Sperling said a long-term extension would be better. "Longer… Continue reading
Oct 07 Family of D.C. chase victim questions police account Sisters of woman killed in D.C. chase say she wasn't delusional and may have been fleeing danger: http://t.co/Fflb7J2zpv -SS— The Associated Press (@AP) October 7, 2013… Continue reading
Oct 07 Government shutdown affects services for domestic violence victims Survivors and Advocates For Empowerment (SAFE), Washington's only 24-hour crisis intervention agency for domestic violence victims, loses critical federal funding this week because of the government shutdown. Without the federal funds, SAFE will need to raise $19,000… Continue reading
Oct 07 What we’re watching Monday Good morning. It's the second week of the government shutdown. Here are some of the stories PBS NewsHour is following Friday, Oct. 7: Government shutdown, Day 7 As the shutdown heads into its second week, the Oct. 17 deadline to… Continue reading