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Landmark health bill passes House on close vote
The Democratic-controlled House has narrowly passed landmark health care reform legislation, handing President Barack Obama a hard won victory on his signature domestic priority.
House votes strict ban on abortion subsidies
A bipartisan House coalition voted Saturday to prohibit coverage of abortions in a new government-run health care plan that Democrats would establish to compete with private insurers.
2010 elections: Democratic fears, Republican hopes
Oh, how the tables have turned.
Homeland chief warns against anti-Muslim backlash
U.S. Homeland Security officials are working with groups around United States to head off any possible anti-Muslim backlash following the shootings at Fort Hood in Texas, the agency's chief said Sunday.
House kills Republican health overhaul bill
The House has used a near party line vote to reject a Republican health overhaul bill.
High court to look at life in prison for juveniles
Joe Sullivan was sent away for life for raping an elderly woman and judged incorrigible though he was only 13 at the time of the attack.
Iran, North Korea top Clinton's overseas agenda
Nuclear impasses with Iran and North Korea are the dominant issues for Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on her trip to Europe and Asia, which begins with a stopover in Germany to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall's fall.
Obama arrival in Tokyo delayed by a day
President Barack Obama is attending a memorial service at Fort Hood on Tuesday and now won't get to his planned first stop in Asia next week until one day later than expected.
Shortage of military therapists creates strain
Amputations. Combat stress. Divorce. Suicide. For troubled service members, military therapists are at their sides.
Pelosi: Obama visit inspired Democrats
House Democratic leaders say President Barack Obama, who made a quick trip to Capitol Hill, inspired their party to pass health care legislation.

House approves bill to overhaul healthcare
The House of Representatives narrowly endorsed on Saturday the biggest healthcare overhaul in decades, giving President Barack Obama a crucial victory in a battle that now moves to the Senate.
Obama "absolutely confident" on Senate health bill
President Barack Obama said on Saturday he was "absolutely confident" the Senate would follow the lead of the House of Representatives in passing legislation to overhaul the healthcare system.
Netanyahu's Washington trip clouded by Abbas threat
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to Washington on Sunday with the U.S. Middle East peace drive in crisis over a threat by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to stand down.
House backs anti-abortion amendment
The House of Representatives voted on Saturday to tighten a ban against using federal funds to finance abortions under the proposed Democratic healthcare reform legislation.
Thousands of Japanese protest U.S. base plan
Thousands of Japanese gathered in sweltering heat on the southern island of Okinawa on Sunday to demand that a U.S. Marine base be moved out of the region, days ahead of a visit by President Barack Obama.
Obamas to attend Fort Hood memorial Tuesday
President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, will attend a memorial service in Fort Hood, Texas, on Tuesday for victims of a mass shooting.
Obama weighs steps to spur jobs, wary on deficit
U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday listed a range of fresh options being considered by the White House to spur growth after "sobering" news that unemployment spiked to a 26 1/2-year peak last month.
U.S. OKs two more import probes versus China
A U.S. trade panel on Friday approved two new investigations into charges of unfair trade practices by China, but rejected another one week ahead of President Barack Obama's trip to Asia.
Obama will push economic rebalancing on China trip
U.S. President Barack Obama will seek to reinforce the U.S. desire for more balanced global growth during his trip to Asia this month, administration officials said on Friday.
U.S. bill would overhaul annual phone fund
U.S. lawmakers said on Friday they introduced a measure aimed at overhauling an annual fund intended to ensure nationwide telephone service in high-cost, rural areas by including money for high-speed Internet use.

House Health Care Vote: Breaking Updates
After months of debate, the House of Representatives passed historic health care reform legislation late on Saturday evening. Read the overview AP coverage HERE, and follow Twitter reaction HERE. Hose passes historic health care reform legislation.
Michelle Obama's First Lady-Like Hair: Love It Or Lose It? (PHOTOS, POLL)
Update 11/5: Last night the first family--the president, first lady, Malia, Sasha, and First Granny Marian Robinson--hosted an evening of classical music in the East Room of the White House. Judging from the pictures, actor Ed Norton, senior adviser David Axelrod and Secretary of Veteran Affairs Er...
Mr. President: I Challenge You To Quit!
Dear Mr. President, I know you're trying to fix our massive problems, all while moving us forward on multiple fronts. I voted for you, and rejoiced when you won. Yet, I also want you to quit. Im sure your stress levels are unbelievable.
Dolores The Bears' Mysterious And Sad Hair Loss (PHOTOS)
As the German winter approaches, Dolores and her friends will not be bundling up -- the Leipzig zoo's bears have lost all of their fur. The scary part is that vets aren't sure why the sudden hair los happened or if there is anything to do about it.
Food Lobby Mobilizes, As Soda Tax Bubbles Up
By Christine Spolar, Huffington Post Investigative Fund and Joseph Eaton, Staff Writer, Center for Public Integrity Washington lobbyists have been enjoying a multi-million-dollar sugar rush from thefood industry.
Rodell Vereen's Sex With Horse Nets Him 3 Years Prison
CONWAY, S.C. A South Carolina man caught on video having sex with a horse was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison after pleading guilty for the second time in two years to abusing the creaure.
Jon Stewart Does Glenn Beck: Touts Conspiracy Theories, Cries (VIDEO)
We knew Jon Stewart was a talented comedian, but until last night we didn't know he had missed his true calling: Being Glenn Beck. Yes, the "Daily Show" host spent an entire segment acting like, talkng like, crying like, dancing like, and gesticulating like Glenn Beck.
How the Republicans Failed to Cut Off My Health Care Speech
Last night, the House Republicans tried, and failed, to squelch a speech that I gave on health care. I intend to vote for the health care bill because that bill saves lives. And I also intend to speak out, as loudly as I can, on behalf of those Americans who cannot speak out, those who have died be...
A Muslim Soldier's View from Fort Hood
Major Nidal Malik Hasan is a murderer and has brought great shame upon every American Muslim in the armed forces. There are currently over 10,000 Muslim soldiers in the U.S. military, men and women wo are patriotic and love their country and their fellow service members.
Stephanie Seymour Gets Naked In Vanity Fair (PHOTOS)
Supermodel Stephanie Seymour, who is embroiled in a bitter divorce with estranged husband Peter Brant, has taken her clothes off for Vanity Fair. Brant is a multimillionaire businessman and polo pony breeder who is seeking sole custody of the couple's three children because, he claims, Seymour is...

House Democrats promise health-care victory as Republicans remain opposed to bill
Hours after President Obama exhorted Democratic lawmakers to "answer the call of history," the House hit an unprecedented milestone on the path to health-care reform, approving a trillion-dollar packge late Saturday that seeks to overhaul private insurance practices and guarantee comprehensive a.
The talk shows
Guests to be interviewed Sunday on major television talk shows:
Democrats round up health bill votes
House Democratic leaders pushed with mounting confidence Friday toward a historic vote on expanding the nation's health-care system, and President Obama joined an intense last-minute lobbying campaig to pick up the last few votes needed to secure the measure's passage.
President Obama delivers remarks from the Rose Garden on the Fort Hood shooting
SPEAKER: PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA [*] OBAMA: Good morning. I want to begin by offering an update on the tragedy that took place yesterday at Fort Hood. This morning I met with FBI Director Mueller and he relevant agencies to discuss their ongoing investigation into what caused one individual to.
Corrections
-- A Digest item in the Nov. 5 A-section misstated the number of Obama judicial nominees who have been confirmed by the Senate. The correct number is five, not three. The article also said that the oher nominees have been caught in anonymous holds and filibuster threats from Republicans; GOP.
Conservative activists gather on Capitol Hill to protest House health-care bill
With the stage set for a historic House vote on health-care reform this weekend, an estimated 10,000 conservative activists descended on Capitol Hill on Thursday for a campaign-style rally in a last-itch effort to defeat a bill they demonized as "Pelosi-Care.
President Obama delivers remarks at White House-Tribal Nations conference
SPEAKER: PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA [*] OBAMA: Thank you. (APPLAUSE) Thank you so much. Thank you. Everybody, please, have a seat. Thank you. (APPLAUSE) Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you very muc.
House leaders prepare for rare Saturday vote on health-care bill
House leaders put in motion the machinery to hold a rare Saturday vote on the most far-reaching expansion of the health-care system in more than 40 years.
Republican victories in Va., N.J. hinged on economic worries
Voters worried about jobs and the shaky economy helped drive Republican gubernatorial victories in Virginia and New Jersey, according to exit polls, adding political urgency to Democratic efforts to ombat the nation's surging unemployment rate.
In New Jersey, Christie beats incumbent Corzine in governor's race
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- Republican Chris Christie, who decisively defeated incumbent Democrat Jon S. Corzine Tuesday to become New Jersey's next governor, said he was prepared to face the economic tumoil that propelled him to victory and soon will be first on the list of state problems he hopes.

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Fighting Terror the Cold War Way
Books, art, and culture can help win the battle of ideas in the Middle East.
Lawyers, Guns, and Money
Why is the Obama administration giving the odious Sudanese regime's lobbyists a polite hearing instead of running them out of town?
Biohazard
Why U.S. bioterror research is more dangerous than bioterrorism.
The New Asianism
Since the Democratic Party of Japan won in the country's August national election, Japan watchers have worried the new government might try to upset the status quo and ease away from the United State.
A Recipe for Somalia
A light footprint won’t work in Afghanistan. Just look at the Horn of Africa for all the reasons why not.
Seven Questions: Rafiq Husseini
Rafiq Husseini, one of President Mahmoud Abbas's closest advisors, discusses the recent tensions in Jerusalem -- and what it says about the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
Get Nasty or Go Home
The go-light strategy in Afghanistan is a joke. If Obama's serious about victory, it's time to start making unpleasant choices.
The Other Vaclav
How the Czech president became Europe's public enemy number one.
The Safe Haven Myth
Washington needs to broaden and diversify its understanding of safe havens if it intends to end them in the war in Afghanistan.
Turkey's Guilty Conscience
One of the world's thorniest historical conflicts is on the verge of being solved. But long-term peace between Turkey and Armenia might be as hard to achieve as a lasting Middle East truce.

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Bipartisanship, C Street style
Democrat Bart Stupak gives $5,000 to his GOP friend Zach Wamp's gubernatorial campaign.
Robert Wexler, peacemaker?
Slim Fast billionaire insists bombastic Dem will have an impact on peacemaking.
Hoyer still undecided on troop surge
His indecision reflects the discomfort many Dems have with the looming decision Obama faces on the war.
Islam group ridicules 'spies' claim
GOP lawmakers accuse CAIR of trying to infiltrate Capitol Hill by planting interns.
Dem gives back Murtha money
Lori Edwards, a leading candidate in Florida, returns a $1,000 campaign contribution.
Boehner downplays Dow 10,000
He says anyone who places significance on number is "certainly not talking to the American people."
Hope for GOP votes on health care?
Few House GOP-ers leave the door open to backing health care reform bill when it comes to a final vote.
Gore coming to Va. for Deeds
Gore heads to Virginia on Friday to give a last-minute boost to the Democratic candidate for governor.
Clinton: I'd have hired Obama
Clinton says that if she were president, Obama would have "absolutely" served in her Cabinet.
Dems launch attack on insurers
Lawmakers are stepping up their push to revoke a key federal protection for the insurance industry.