Obama transition signals new policies in the offing Mon, Nov 10, 2008 | Comments 36 HAVING promised sweeping change to the country, Barack Obama and his team aren’t wasting any opportunity to make sure it comes quickly. Obama-Talk in Washington is centering on potential...

Obama to get his first look at the Oval Office Mon, Nov 10, 2008 | Comments 1 WASHINGTON -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama sets foot in the Oval Office for the first time Monday when he meets the outgoing George W. Bush to discuss the transition of power at a time when...

Executive orders to help Obama make difference Sun, Nov 9, 2008 | Add a comment WASHINGTON — President-elect Barack Obama plans to use his executive powers to make an immediate impact when he takes office, perhaps reversing Bush administration policies on stem cell...

Obama reviews Bush orders on stem cells, drilling Sun, Nov 9, 2008 | Comments 7 WASHINGTON (AP) - President-elect Obama's transition chief said Sunday the incoming administration is looking to reverse President Bush's executive orders on stem cell research, oil and gas...

3 Scientists Win Nobel Prize in Medicine Mon, Oct 8, 2007 NEW YORK (AP) -- As a child in Italy during World War II, he lived for years on the streets and in orphanages. Six decades later, as a scientist in the United States, Mario Capecchi...

Bush Vetoes Embryonic Stem Cell Bill Wed, Jun 20, 2007 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vetoing a stem cell bill for the second time, President Bush on Wednesday sought to placate those who disagree with him by signing an executive order urging scientists...

Training virus fighters Wed, Jun 21, 2006 Oklahoma City scientists are using the body’s own inner workings to find future treatments for leukemia, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis and type I diabetes. Oklahoma...

Roman Catholic leaders condemn Bush decision on stem cell as 'morally unacceptable' Thu, May 18, 2006 Roman Catholic leaders condemned as "morally unacceptable" President Bush's support of limited federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. Conservative Protestants said they were...

Bush OKs limited stem cell funding Thu, May 18, 2006 President Bush appears in at his ranch in Crawford, Texas, after announcing he supports funding for limited stem cell research Thursday. AP PHOTO More story |

Scientists seek more stem cell latitude Thu, May 18, 2006 President Bush appears in at his ranch in Crawford, Texas, after announcing he supports funding for limited stem cell research Thursday. AP PHOTO More story |