NPR 2009-05-27

From NPR News in Washington, Im Jack Speer Two moderate Republican senators from Maine could be key in a confirmation vote of President Obamas Supreme Court nominee; both praised Judge Sonia Sotomayor for her stellar credentials, but are giving no e

NPR 2010-10-24

Angering the US government, the whistleblowing website Wikileaks has published hundreds of thousands of military documents which show as many as 15,000 more Iraqi civilians were killed than previously knowledged. Larry Miller reports Wikileaks defend

CNN 2012-04-25

First up, election day in France, its voters cast their ballot to that country's presidential election, just like the United States and other countries around the world. The economy and jobs, 2 of the big political issues leading up to the selection,

CNN 2012-05-27

From Ms. Macarthur`s class in Illinois to the CNN Newsroom here in Atlanta, welcome to all of our viewers from around the world to CNN Student News. First up, we`re looking at a historic election for one of the world`s oldest civilizations. In Egypt,

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AP 2012-05-27

1. Egyptian voters poured into polling stations to cast ballots in the country's first free presidential elections. With 13 candidates in the running, expectations are running high at the prospect of electing a new president. Arab Spring protests top

NPR 2008-03-04

From NPR News in Washington, I'm Carl Kasell. Democratic presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are campaigning today ahead of tomorrow's primaries in Ohio and Texas. Amanda Rabinowitz with member station WKSU has more on the Clint

NPR 2008-11-21

Despite early indications of some progress toward reaching an agreement on a plan to help the ailing U. S. automakers， it now appears that is not going to be happening until next month. Democratic leaders in Congress say they have postponed the vot

NPR 2012-03-07

The Obama administration is out with new initiatives to help struggling homeowners. Under the plan outlined at the White House today, borrowers with FHA-insured mortgages will be able to refinance at half the fee currently charges. The president also

NPR 2012-06-07

Democratic leaders are playing down Republican Governor Scott Walker's ability to survive yesterday's recall elections in Wisconsin. The Tea Party supported conservative defeated Democrat Tom Barrett by a larger margin than win the main faced-off in

NPR 2012-07-08

This is NPR News in Washington I'm Korva Coleman. A heat wave has been pressing the states from Iowa to New Jersy. Tempretures are soaring to the triple digit. Or some people in mid-Atlantic states are still waiting for air conditioning. This far, th

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CNN 2009-03-30

Hello to you, Im Creshon Saunders at the CNN.com newsroom in Atlanta. Here's a look at what is happening NOW IN THE NEWS. First up, some good news for you this Sunday, a slow decline to the icy waters in the North Dakota's Red River. The National We

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CNN 2009-06-16

Hi ,there, I'm Virginia Cha at the CNN center In Atlanta, with a look at what's happening Now In The News. Answering the call from residents who turned out for massive rallies, Iran's election authority will investigate allegations of ballot fraud,