Palin E-Mail Hacker Convicted on Two Charges
David Kernell Guilty of Unauthorized Access to a Computer, Obstruction of Justice; Could Face up to 20 Years
Emergency in Florida as oil slick spreads
Florida has declared an emergency for six counties because of the Gulf oil slick. President Obama is ordering a review of the explosion that caused the spill.
Obama assures Gulf residents federal help is coming
President Obama on Friday sought to reassure Gulf communities that the federal government is committed to helping them deal with the massive oil slick working its way to shore.
Obama Interviews Court Prospect Sidney Thomas
President Meets with Montana Judge Sidney Thomas, as Search For Supreme Court Nominee Accelerates
Clinton has tough language for Iran
As the United States prepares for a visit next week by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton condemned his regime in some of the Obama administration’s strongest language to date in remarks prepared for delivery Thursday night.
Obama, Supreme Court candidate meet
President Obama has started meeting with possible Supreme Court nominees, including talks Thursday with federal Judge Sidney Thomas, a senior administration official told CNN.
Oil spill may alter Obama’s drilling plans
The massive leak in the Gulf of Mexico is likely to become part of the political debate over offshore drilling.
The massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico could trigger changes in President Obama’s recently announced plans to open new coastal areas for offshore drilling, administration officials said Thursday.
Efforts to fight Gulf of Mexico oil spill are ramped up
The leak is declared ‘of national significance,’ and Obama orders three top Cabinet officials to tour the site of the oil slick, which could reach the Louisiana coast as early as Thursday night.
Officials were hoping to use underwater dispersants to fight the massive oil slick whose leading edge could reach the Louisiana coast as early as Thursday night. President Obama earlier pledged all necessary federal help to fight what is being called a spill of national significance.
Obama Hails Height as Humble Force for Equality
President Eulogizes Fallen Civil Rights Leader, Urges Americans to Honor Her Memory by Serving their Country
Growing Gulf of Mexico oil leak called spill of ‘national significance’
Three top Cabinet officials are being sent to tour the site of the oil rig disaster. Obama is prepared to use ‘all available options’ to try and stop the slick, now within 16 miles of the Louisiana coast.
The growing oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico was designated a spill of national significance and President Obama has pledged all necessary federal help to deal with the massive slick that has crept to within 16 miles of the Louisiana coast.
