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Law standoff threatens January vote for Iraqis
Thu, Nov 5, 2009
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BAGHDAD — Iraqi lawmakers blew another deadline Thursday as they continued haggling over an election law that’s crucial to the country’s political stability and to the Obama...
National Briefs
Thu, Nov 5, 2009
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TEXAS 3 protest election DALLAS — Three Hispanic voters will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to consider their challenge over how council members are elected in Farmers Branch, a Dallas suburb...
Afghan ex-candidate calls winner a loser
Wed, Nov 4, 2009
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KABUL — The challenger in Afghanistan’s recent election called President Hamid Karzai’s victory illegal and his government a failure, saying Wednesday that the tainted...
U.S. Rep. Mary Fallin raises most cash in quarter
Tue, Nov 3, 2009
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The three major gubernatorial candidates found themselves running neck and neck in raising money during the third quarter of this year, campaign reports filed with the state Ethics Commission show....
Health care plan could hit wealthy with big tax hikes
Tue, Nov 3, 2009
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WASHINGTON — The typical family would be spared higher taxes from the House Democratic plan to overhaul health care, and their low-income neighbors could come out ahead. Their wealthy...
Military spouses await bill’s residency benefits
Tue, Nov 3, 2009
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WASHINGTON — Congress on Monday sent President Barack Obama a bill that allows military spouses to claim residency in the same state as their wives or husbands. Under current law, service...
Obama sees long way to go for job market
Mon, Nov 2, 2009
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WASHINGTON — As the prospect of double-digit unemployment looms, President Barack Obama on Monday sought to set expectations for the nation, saying job losses will likely roll on "for...
Afghan leadership decision brings relief
Mon, Nov 2, 2009
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KABUL — Afghanistan’s election commission proclaimed President Hamid Karzai the victor of the country’s tumultuous ballot Monday, canceling a planned runoff and ending a political...
Gay hate law spurs mixed bag of replies
Sat, Oct 31, 2009
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Adding sexual orientation to the federal hate crimes law was either a grave threat to the Constitution or a great day for America, depending on whom you ask. President Barack Obama signed a bill...
Homemade Halloween costumes sewing up popularity in Edmond
Wed, Oct 28, 2009
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EDMOND — Halloween is just days away and a new trend seems to be emerging when it comes to selecting a costume. Edmond thrift stores are seeing an increase in people buying clothing to make...
Officials call for better treatment of injured troops, disabled veterans
Tue, Oct 27, 2009
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WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Monday that troops injured in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan continue to face too many bureaucratic hurdles. Paperwork alone for them can be...
Obama will not ‘rush’ decision on Afghanistan
Tue, Oct 27, 2009
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — President Barack Obama pledged on Monday not to "rush the solemn decision” to send more troops to battle in Afghanistan as he weighs military options on what...
Military Briefs: Kerry is critical of war plan
Tue, Oct 27, 2009
Kerry is critical of war plan WASHINGTON — A war plan that asks President Barack Obama to commit tens of thousands of additional U.S. forces to Afghanistan is too ambitious, a top Senate...
U.S. opposes bid to limit freedoms
Tue, Oct 27, 2009
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WASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Monday came out strongly against efforts by Islamic nations to bar the defamation of religions, saying the moves would restrict free speech....
Plenty of swine flu vaccine will be available, official says
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
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WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Monday the swine flu vaccine "is coming out the door as fast as it comes off the production line.” But at...
After jail deal, Oklahoma County will seek bond vote
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
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County officials have reached an agreement with the U.S. Justice Department to fix a litany of problems at the Oklahoma County jail. The next step is to convince voters to pay for hundreds more...
Nation Briefs: Threats draw sentence, fine
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
COURTS Threats draw sentence, fine SAN DIEGO — Walter Bagdasarian, a California man who posted Internet messages about killing Barack Obama during last year’s presidential campaign,...
Afghanistan's candidates rule out power-sharing deal
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
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AFGHANISTAN Candidates rule out power-sharing deal KABUL — President Hamid Karzai and his challenger, former Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah, ruled out a power-sharing deal before...
Scenario helps military prepare for the worst
Wed, Oct 21, 2009
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BRAGGS — Braggs may seem an unlikely place for an international health care summit, but it’s the perfect place to simulate a terrorist attack on such a gathering. About 500 military...
Poll shows rise in fear of losing health insurance
Tue, Oct 20, 2009
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WASHINGTON — The number of Americans worried about losing their current health care coverage keeps rising, even as President Barack Obama and a Democrat-led Congress strive to extend...
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