Ecuador declares emergency, president attacked in protest
Ecuador’s government teetered on the verge of collapse, as national police took to the streets and attacked the president (above) over bonuses and promotions.
Martin: Rahm’s uphill battle to be mayor
It’s laughable to watch political prognosticators on the various TV shows weigh in on Rahm Emanuel’s chances of becoming the next mayor of Chicago, Illinois. If you trust any of them, you swear President Barack Obama’s outgoing chief of staff sees the position as a birthright that he is about to assume now that Richard M. Daley is stepping down.
Jimmy Carter Leaves Hospital after 2 Days
Former President Travels to Washington from Cleveland after Recovering from Viral Infection that Led to Stomach Problems
Jimmy Carter released from hospital
Former President Jimmy Carter left a hospital in Cleveland, Ohio on Thursday afternoon after spending two days recovering from a gastric viral infection.
Rahm Emanuel to leave White House, sources say
The White House chief of staff will resign to run for mayor of Chicago, people familiar with his plans say. President Obama is expected to announce Emanuel’s departure Friday in an event in the East Room.
WASHINGTON — Rahm Emanuel, the White House chief of staff, is resigning to run for mayor of Chicago, people familiar with his plans said Thursday.
Palin Gets Protective Order Over Alleged Threats
A Pennsylvania Man Has Been Accused of Stalking and Threatening the Former Alaska Governor
Obama, Dems plot election strategy
Top congressional Democrats will huddle with President Obama Thursday for one last strategy session before lawmakers leave Washington to campaign for their jobs.
How family got Obama in their backyard
You ever wonder how families are selected to host President Obama’s personal visits? It might all come down to your backyard.
Video: Can Obama Get His ’08 Groove Back?
CBS News Jan Crawford, Mark Knoller, Politic365.com’s Charles Ellison and Rock the Vote’s Heather Smith discuss the impact of President Obama’s “backyard” chats. Plus; “Freakonomics” Chad Troutwine. And; this week’s Flash Points with CBS News’ Bob Orr and Juan Zarate.
U.S. Slaps 8 Iranian Officials with Sanctions
Officials Added to Financial Blacklist for Alleged Roles in Human Rights Violations in Disputed 2009 Presidential Election
