National & World Headlines
Lou Dobbs considering political career
PHOENIX – A week after abruptly quitting his longtime job as a CNN television news host and commentator, Lou Dobbs said on Thursday he is considering career options including possible runs for the White House or U.
The Senate Healthcare Plan is Revealed
The Senate has finally produced its health care compromise, but in the quest to find something everyone can live with, have they come up with a bill no one really likes… No one seems to argue that America’s health care system is in need of change.
Congressman calls for "No Complaint Day"
WASHINGTON - Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) is pushing for a "No Complain Day".
Cincinnati shootout caught on tape
CINCINNATI - Cincinnati Police Chief Tom Streicher used video from police cruisers and surveillance cameras Wednesday morning to explain a fatal shootout the previous day involving his officers.
Gates announces review of Ft. Hood
WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Robert Gates is putting former Army Secretary Togo West and former Navy chief Vernon Clark in charge of a broad Pentagon review of the circumstances surrounding the Fort Hood shootings.
Oprah ending talk show
"After much prayer and months of careful thought, I have decided that next season, season 25, will be the last season of The Oprah Winfrey Show," the daytime queen said.
Afghan president sworn in to second 5-year term
KABUL – Afghanistan will prosecute corrupt officials and control its own security within five years, President Hamid Karzai pledged Thursday in an inauguration speech made under intense pressure to shed the cronyism and graft that marked his government's first term.
Airports delayed nationwide
ATLANTA – Air travelers nationwide scrambled to revise their plans Thursday after an FAA computer glitch caused widespread cancellations and delays for the second time in 15 months.
Military or Civilian?
The controversy over Attorney General Holder's decision to try the 9/11 terrorists in federal court instead of a military tribunal is stirring up fierce debate.
Point of View: trying terrorists in NYC
TYLER - Neal Barton offers his "Point of View" about the United States trying terrorists in New York City.
Debt to the penny
TYLER — Ever wonder how much money the United States is in debt? Click here to see just how much: http://www.
California faces another massive deficit
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California will face a nearly $21 billion budget gap over the next year and a half, extending a fiscal crisis that already has led to steep cuts to public schools, social services and health programs.
Democrats plan to unveil healthcare bill
WASHINGTON – Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid prepared to unveil long-awaited healthcare overhaul legislation on Wednesday, with the first test vote on the package expected by the end of the week.
A Tobacco Tax End Run
It was a hefty tobacco tax hike last spring.
Palin's father on the record
TYLER-Sarah Palin's much-anticipated memoir, "Going Rogue" was out Tuesday.
Hoffman 'unconcedes' in N.Y.-23 House race
Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman has "unconceded" in New York's special House election after reports that the vote margin narrowed between him and Rep.
Woman pleads guilty in Elizabeth Smart case
SALT LAKE CITY - One of two people charged in the 2002 abduction of Elizabeth Smart pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal charges.
