From NPR News in Washington, Im Jack Speer. President Obama says the nations economy is in good shape for the long term. He pointed to what he saw as the economys core strength such as universities innovation and dynamic workforce. Meanwhile, there
From NPR News in Washington, I'm Lakshmi Singh. Senate Democrats appear to have the 60 votes they'll need tonight to send the health care overhaul bill to the floor for debate. The final holdout, Democratic Senator Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, says
Irans President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says his country will build ten new facilities to enrich uranium. His statement to Irans state news agency came just days after the governing board of the UNs nuclear watchdog agency censured Iran for its refusal
From NPR News in Washington, Im Craig Windham. Russian officials are calling the bomb that caused a deadly train derailment last night the worst terrorist attack in that country in years. The blast forced a luxury high-speed train heading from Mosco
President Obama is sending a Thanksgiving tribute to troops serving in war zones this holiday. The White House says Mr. Obama telephoned ten service men and women to thank them for their sacrifices. Within days, the President is expected to announce
President Obama plans to unveil his strategy for Afghanistan next week. He'll give an evening address from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. The White House says he will first brief members of Congress. The president's senior military command
President Obama welcomed the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the White House today on a formal state visit. The president says he and the Indian leader have agreed to increase cooperation on law enforcement issues and intelligence. And he un
From NPR News in Washington, I'm Craig Windham. Some of the moderate Senators who cast crucial votes to move a sweeping health care overhaul bill to the Senate floor for debate say the legislation will have to be changed before they would support le