Sept. 11 Steel & Debris Find New Memorial Homes

On this Friday, in New York, cities, and towns across the nation, people will, once again, gather to remember that remarkable and painful page of the American history, the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001...

US Colleges Race To Combat H1N1: Quarantine Dorms & Sanitizers

Nationwide, there are approximately, 15.9 million college students, at more than 4,000 two-year and four-year institutions.According to the American College Health Association (ACHA), there are more than 2,000 H1N1...

Plane, Helicopter Collided Over the Hudson River, NYC: 9 Victims

Latest updates below initial report: I am watching the ongoing rescue of two aircraft, one tour helicopter and a small plane collide over the Hudson River. There weren't any explosion, but seeing the helicopter...

Mel Martinez GOP Senator Expects To Resign

Senator Mel Martinez of Florida, one of the reasonable voices of the Republican party has decided to step down before his term is due to expire in 2010 according to CNN, MSNBC, and Fox news.  Recently,...

President Obama's Ambitious Plans Face Bumpy Poll Numbers

On the eve of his 200th day in office, President Barack Obama has not shown any sign of slowing down since his inauguration.  The President has traveled to Europe, the Middle East, Russia, and Africa, and in...

Mr. Obama Battles Toward Health Care Reform: News Conference

President Obama is holding a prime time news conference on Wednesday, July 22, to discuss the health care reform directly with the American public in order to garner their support and Congress.   The...

Why US President Obama Visits Ghana, But Not Kenya?

President Obama is scheduled to arrive in Ghana on late Friday Jul. 10 for a 24-hour visit.  While Kenya is President Obama's ancestral homeland, it is fitting that he has chosen the West African country for...

Tips To Watch Fourth of July Fireworks in NYC & NJ

This year, Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks moves to the Hudson River in honor of Henry Hudson’s voyage 400 years ago.  New Yorkers who are living on the West Side and along the Hudson River are...

President Obama's Latest Remarks On Iran - Press Conference

President Barack Obama held a news conference today, Jun. 23,  at 12:30 PM, EST at the White House to discuss topics ranging from Iran to the energy legislation moving through Congress, clean energy economy, and...

D-Day Remembrance on 65th Anniversary: USA, UK, Canada, & France

Saturday marks 65 years ago that the D-Day landings began on June 6, 1944, marking the final stage of the Allied campaign to defeat Nazi Germany.  US President Barack Obama, UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown,...

President Obama Addresses the Muslim World in Cairo

Updates: The White House has invited people from around the world to sign up here to receive texts, tweets, highlights, and a copy of President Obama's Cairo speech on June 4. This website is set up in the...

Obama Overhauls Homeland Security & Names Cyber Security 'Czar'

Updates: May 29, the White House has just released the Cybersecurity Fact Sheet to the press,and the  full text is available here for readers. President Obama was expected to name a senior White House Cyber...

Judge Sonia Sotomayor is the Supreme Court Nominee

Breaking News: President Obama has chosen federal Judge Sonia Sotomayor from New York, as his nominee for the United States Supreme Court on Tuesday, May 26. "President Barack Obama called Judge Sonia Sotomayor...

The Keepers of 7,000 US Flags in Quincy, IL. on Memorial Day

This Memorial Day weekend is the time for all Americans, far and near, to set aside their differences to remember and honor America's servicemen and women who have sacrificed their lives for the nation.   On...

Bi-Partisan New Weapon Acquisition Reform Act for DOD

This morning, President Obama signed this important bill on May 22, to curb wasteful military spending that was sponsored and voted by members of Republican and Democrat parties.  Senators Carl Levin...