Obama’s simple promises vex complex health rollout
By JIM KUHNHENN and JOSH LEDERMAN President Barack Obama gestures to describe the height of his daughters as he speaks at an Organizing for Action event in Washington, Monday, Nov.…
Political issues
Local, not US, issues at play in Tuesday voting
By THOMAS BEAUMONT Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe, right, turns toward his son Peter after completing his vote on election day in McLean, Va. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013.…
Filner casts short shadow in San Diego mayor race
By ELLIOT SPAGATSAN DIEGO (AP) — It took Democrats 20 years to recapture the mayor’s seat in San Diego and less than nine months for one of their own to…
Indonesia summons Aussie ambassador over spy claim
By KRISTEN GELINEAU Security officers stand guard at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, Nov. 1, 2013. Australia’s ambassador met with Indonesian government officials who summoned him…
McAuliffe seeks to win race that eluded him before
By PHILIP ELLIOTT This photo taken Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, shows Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe gesturing during an interview in Richmond, Va. McAuliffe’s campaign strategy in his second…
Thai parliament moves closer to OK amnesty bill
Thailand Anti-government protesters wave Thai national flags and chant slogans during a rally against the amnesty bill in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Nov. 1, 2013. Thai parliament on Friday moved a…
Snowden seeks world’s help against US charges
By GEIR MOULSON and KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Opposition Greens lawmaker Hans-Christian Stroebele, shows a letter to the media, he claims he received from Edward Snowden, prior to a press conference in…
Republicans go on attack _ against others in GOP
By DAVID ESPO FILE – In this July 15, 2013, file photo Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., is surrounded by reporters as he heads to the Old Senate Chamber for a…