(AP) Islamists seek influence in Syria uprisingBy ZEINA KARAM and LEE KEATHAssociated PressBEIRUTThe gunmen in eastern Syria, wielding grenade launchers and assault rifles, announced on the Internet they were forming the “God is Great” Brigade and joining the country’s rebellion.
(AP) Romney faces tough race in LouisianaBy KASIE HUNTAssociated PressBATON ROUGE, La.Mitt Romney faces another likely Southern setback _ this time in Louisiana. Rival Rick Santorum is pushing for a strong showing in Saturday’s primary, driven largely by the conservative
Donor nations were under new pressure Wednesday to honour a $1 billion aid pledge to the Palestinians, as the prime minister warned that a fiscal crisis was threatening the government. Salam Fayyad called for a “greater effort” to help the
(AP) House panel votes to subpoena MF Global executiveWASHINGTONA congressional panel has voted to subpoena an MF Global executive to testify about what took place at the brokerage firm before it collapsed last fall. The House Financial Services oversight subcommittee
Turkey’s energy minister said Wednesday negotiations were under way to earn waivers from US sanctions on crude oil imports from neighbouring Iran. “Currently talks are being conducted at the level of companies,” Taner Yildiz was quoted as saying by the
(AP) France shooting suspect holed up in buildingBy JOHANNA DECORSEAssociated PressTOULOUSE, FranceFrance’s interior minister says a gunman suspected in a wave of killings has stopped talking to police, and that authorities have been monitoring him for years. Claude Gueant was
(AP) Dollars and endorsements shifting toward RomneyBy KASIE HUNTAssociated PressWASHINGTONMitt Romney says he’s “almost there” after pursuing the Republican presidential nomination for six years, and there are fresh signs that big GOP donors and establishment figures agree. Major contributors are
(AP) Romney pushes GOP presidential race toward a closeBy KASIE HUNTAssociated PressWASHINGTONMitt Romney says he’s “almost there” in his six-year pursuit of the Republican presidential nomination after defeating Rick Santorum in the Illinois GOP primary. There are signs that big
(AP) Obama to visit heavily fortified Korean borderBy ANNE GEARAN and BEN FELLERAssociated PressWASHINGTONAmid new tension with North Korea over a planned rocket launch, President Barack Obama plans to visit the Demilitarized Zone separating North and South Korea at the
(AP) Strong, long 7.4 quake shakes Mexico CityBy KATHERINE CORCORANAssociated PressMEXICO CITYA strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Mexico on Tuesday, shaking central and southern parts of the country, sending a pedestrian bridge crashing atop a transit bus and swaying high-rises in
(AP) Attacks kill 46 across Iraq ahead of Arab summitBy LARA JAKESAssociated PressBAGHDADInsurgents plotting to derail next week’s Arab League meeting in Baghdad unleashed bloody attacks across Iraq on Tuesday, killing 46 people. The government vowed not to be scared
(Reuters) – The Internal Revenue Service is staffing up with high-powered talent to crack down on companies shifting profits from country to country to lower their tax bills, a hot strategy the agency has targeted before with only limited success.
From the Daily Beast: Dana Loesch, the Tea Party pundit/media star, was discovered by the late Andrew Breitbart. Tricia Romano talks to her about her move to the right, feminism, and Twitter fights. She likes Ministry and the Cure, and
From Politico: Two of Andrew Breitbart’s closest friends and business associates are stepping in to take over the roles he held in his eponymous media company and carry out the expansion plans he made before his sudden death earlier this
(AP) Santorum raises $9 million in FebruaryWASHINGTONRick Santorum’s presidential campaign has raised more than $9 million in February and has more than $2.6 million on hand for a Republican primary that shows no sign of ending soon. The former senator
Tom Hanks simply cannot wait for racism in America to run its course. Hanks famously called World War II a “war that was of racism and terror” back in 2010 while promoting his HBO miniseries “The Pacific,” comments that inspired
(AP) GOP targets new cost-cut board in Obama health lawBy RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVARAssociated PressWASHINGTONRepublicans are revamping their strategy against President Barack Obama’s health care law: If they can’t repeal the whole thing, they’ll try to pick off pieces. Starting with a
(AP) Chris Rock, Bette Midler and more to be presenters NEW YORK The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will likely be a little more irreverent this year: Chris Rock is set to be one of the A-list
(AP) High court has options on health care lawBy MARK SHERMAN and RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVARAssociated PressWASHINGTONThe Supreme Court has several options in ruling on President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, from upholding the law to striking it down in its entirety.
(AP) Ill. primary decides fate of 2 veteran congressmenBy SOPHIA TAREENAssociated PressCHICAGOIllinois voters casting ballots in Tuesday’s primary election will determine the matchup for the state’s only open seat for the U.S. House, solidify who will face a tea party
Has the Occupy Wall Street movement found a new home at Union Square in New York? That seems to be the case, according to a tip from someone associated with the #OWS movement. The move has some significant restrictions, however,
(AP) Hancock launches International Jazz DayBy CHARLES J. GANSAssociated PressNEW YORKAmbassador Herbie Hancock believes what the world needs is a little jazz diplomacy. The renowned jazz pianist’s first major initiative since being named a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador last July is
