Daily News Summaries for Tuesday, December 14th, 2010
HEADLINES
The Washington Post Federal judge in Va. strikes down part of health-care lawBy Rosalind S. Helderman and Amy Goldstein
RICHMOND - A federal judge in Virginia ruled Monday that it is unconstitutional for the government to compel Americans to buy health insurance, marking the first time a court has struck down any facet of the massive new law to overhaul the nation's health-care system.
RICHMOND - A federal judge in Virginia ruled Monday that it is unconstitutional for the government to compel Americans to buy health insurance, marking the first time a court has struck down any facet of the massive new law to overhaul the nation's health-care system.
Tax-cut package clears procedural hurdle in SenateBy Shailagh Murray and Lori Montgomery
Republicans and Democrats joined forces in the Senate on Monday to deliver the most significant bipartisan vote since President Obama took office, advancing a plan to extend tax cuts for virtually every American and to boost the economic recovery.
Republicans and Democrats joined forces in the Senate on Monday to deliver the most significant bipartisan vote since President Obama took office, advancing a plan to extend tax cuts for virtually every American and to boost the economic recovery.
Richard Holbrooke dies: Veteran U.S. diplomat brokered Dayton peace accordsBy Rajiv Chandrasekaran
Longtime U.S. diplomat Richard C. Holbrooke, whose relentless prodding and deft maneuvering yielded the 1995 Dayton peace accords that ended the war in Bosnia - a success he hoped to repeat as President Obama's chief envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan - died Monday in Washington of complications from surgery to repair a torn aorta. He was 69.
Longtime U.S. diplomat Richard C. Holbrooke, whose relentless prodding and deft maneuvering yielded the 1995 Dayton peace accords that ended the war in Bosnia - a success he hoped to repeat as President Obama's chief envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan - died Monday in Washington of complications from surgery to repair a torn aorta. He was 69.
Gun dealers often stay in business with new licenses after ATF shuts them down By David S. Fallis
About a hundred times a year, regulators strip gun dealers of their licenses for violations of federal law, an extreme step taken only when repeated infractions are deemed a threat to public safety.
About a hundred times a year, regulators strip gun dealers of their licenses for violations of federal law, an extreme step taken only when repeated infractions are deemed a threat to public safety.
Poll: Americans say WikiLeaks harmed public interest; most want Assange arrestedBy Meredith Chaiken
The American public is highly critical of the recent release of confidential U.S. diplomatic cables on the WikiLeaks Web site and would support the arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange by U.S. authorities, a new Washington Post-ABC News poll finds.
The American public is highly critical of the recent release of confidential U.S. diplomatic cables on the WikiLeaks Web site and would support the arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange by U.S. authorities, a new Washington Post-ABC News poll finds.
Minerals found in consumer electronic devices help finance civil war in CongoBy Elizabeth Flock
As you arm yourself with electronic gifts over the next few weeks, you probably won't think about the minerals your new cellphone, laptop or digital camera runs on. But no matter which company made the gadget, it's likely to be powered using tin, tantalum, tungsten or gold, all of which are mined in Eastern Congo, where profits contribute to financing the country's bloody war.
As you arm yourself with electronic gifts over the next few weeks, you probably won't think about the minerals your new cellphone, laptop or digital camera runs on. But no matter which company made the gadget, it's likely to be powered using tin, tantalum, tungsten or gold, all of which are mined in Eastern Congo, where profits contribute to financing the country's bloody war.
Exercises for cognitive and physical fitnessBy Leslie Tamura
We live in a competitive culture. We're people who keep score. From standardized tests to golf handicaps, we like to know how we measure up to others.
We live in a competitive culture. We're people who keep score. From standardized tests to golf handicaps, we like to know how we measure up to others.
The Mint coins a new phase: After 50 years, Lincoln Memorial gone from the pennyBy Steve Hendrix
You may have noticed a small change in your small change. More likely, you haven't.
You may have noticed a small change in your small change. More likely, you haven't.
The New York Times Years of Wrangling Lie Ahead for Health Care LawBy KEVIN SACK
By contradicting two prior opinions, Monday’s court ruling in Virginia against the Obama health care law highlighted both the novelty of the constitutional issues and the difficulty of forging consensus among judges who bring differences in experience, philosophy and partisan background to the bench.
By contradicting two prior opinions, Monday’s court ruling in Virginia against the Obama health care law highlighted both the novelty of the constitutional issues and the difficulty of forging consensus among judges who bring differences in experience, philosophy and partisan background to the bench.
Narcotic Painkillers May Pose Danger to Elderly Patients, Study SaysBy BARRY MEIER
Older patients with arthritis who take narcotic-based drugs to relieve pain face a higher risk of bone fracture, heart attack and death when compared to those taking non-narcotic drugs, according to a government-financed study published Monday.
Older patients with arthritis who take narcotic-based drugs to relieve pain face a higher risk of bone fracture, heart attack and death when compared to those taking non-narcotic drugs, according to a government-financed study published Monday.
Panel Set to Study Safety of Electronic Patient DataBy MILT FREUDENHEIM
Almost two years ago, President Obama pledged $19 billion in stimulus incentives to help convert the nation’s doctors and hospitals to using a paperless system of electronic health records intended to improve the quality of care and reduce costs. But the conversion is still a slow work in progress.
Almost two years ago, President Obama pledged $19 billion in stimulus incentives to help convert the nation’s doctors and hospitals to using a paperless system of electronic health records intended to improve the quality of care and reduce costs. But the conversion is still a slow work in progress.
Dozens Killed in Bangladesh FireBy VIKAS BAJAJ
MUMBAI, India — A fire at a garment factory north of Dhaka, Bangladesh, killed at least 25 people and injured dozens more on Monday, news agencies reported, in the latest blow to the country’s largest industry.
MUMBAI, India — A fire at a garment factory north of Dhaka, Bangladesh, killed at least 25 people and injured dozens more on Monday, news agencies reported, in the latest blow to the country’s largest industry.
Raid on Islamic Groups in GermanyBy ALAN COWELL and MICHAEL SLACKMAN
BERLIN — The German Interior Ministry ordered simultaneous raids in three states on Tuesday against what it called Salafist networks suspected of seeking the imposition of an Islamic state. The action signaled growing concern over the radical messages of some Islamic groups.
BERLIN — The German Interior Ministry ordered simultaneous raids in three states on Tuesday against what it called Salafist networks suspected of seeking the imposition of an Islamic state. The action signaled growing concern over the radical messages of some Islamic groups.
Hazards: Mercury Prompts a New Call to Limit TunaBy RONI CARYN RABIN
Consumers Union is urging pregnant women to avoid eating tuna altogether and advising small children to limit consumption after tests on dozens of cans and pouches of tuna found mercury in every sample. The tuna was bought in the New York metropolitan area and online.
Consumers Union is urging pregnant women to avoid eating tuna altogether and advising small children to limit consumption after tests on dozens of cans and pouches of tuna found mercury in every sample. The tuna was bought in the New York metropolitan area and online.
USA Today
Gas drilling tactic fuels a boom and health concernsBy Rick Jervis
SHREVEPORT, La. — Residents here rejoiced two years ago when gas companies poked into a mammoth natural gas deposit 2 miles under their homes, sparking a modern-day gold rush.
SHREVEPORT, La. — Residents here rejoiced two years ago when gas companies poked into a mammoth natural gas deposit 2 miles under their homes, sparking a modern-day gold rush.
U.K. court grants bail to WikiLeaks' AssangeLONDON (AP) — A British judge granted bail to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Tuesday, but he remained in custody pending a possible appeal.
Analysis: Soda tax may reduce weight, raise revenueBy Nanci Hellmich
Millions of people would lose about a pound or more a year if large taxes were tacked onto regular soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages such as sport drinks and fruit drinks, a new analysis shows.
Millions of people would lose about a pound or more a year if large taxes were tacked onto regular soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages such as sport drinks and fruit drinks, a new analysis shows.
States, feds crack down on firms using 'contract workers'By Paul Davidson
State and federal authorities, as well as workers themselves, sharply increased crackdowns this year on companies that misclassify employees as independent contractors.
State and federal authorities, as well as workers themselves, sharply increased crackdowns this year on companies that misclassify employees as independent contractors.
Fed meets today, will review its $600B bond-buying programBy Jeannine Aversa, AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON — After launching a much-criticized $600 billion bond-buying program last month to bolster the economy, the Federal Reserve is taking stock of how it's working.
WASHINGTON — After launching a much-criticized $600 billion bond-buying program last month to bolster the economy, the Federal Reserve is taking stock of how it's working.
Larry King says farewell this weekLarry King, 77, will say farewell on Thursday, wrapping up his CNN show after 25 years. His lineup on this final week:
Yahoo preparing to lay off 600 to 700 workersSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Yahoo's holiday trimmings will include 600 to 700 layoffs in the Internet company's latest shake-up triggered by lackluster growth.
Social media shapes new investment strategyBy Matt Krantz
You'll let a friend walk your dog, drive your car or watch your teenager. Would you let them — or someone you don't even know — invest your money?
You'll let a friend walk your dog, drive your car or watch your teenager. Would you let them — or someone you don't even know — invest your money?
Army sees smartphones as important for soldiersBy Joe Gould and Michael Hoffman, Army Times
FORT GORDON, Ga. — The Army wants to issue every soldier an iPhone or Android cellphone — it could be a soldier's choice.
FORT GORDON, Ga. — The Army wants to issue every soldier an iPhone or Android cellphone — it could be a soldier's choice.
McDonald's says database hacked, customer information exposed PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — McDonald's. says some of its customers' private information was exposed during a data breach.
Analysis shows: Ugly underwear can ruin your dayBy Nanci Hellmich
Women own an average of 21 pairs of underwear, and many say an ill-fitting or ugly pair can ruin their day, a new survey shows.
Women own an average of 21 pairs of underwear, and many say an ill-fitting or ugly pair can ruin their day, a new survey shows.
CNNBill Clinton offers Big Apple prize to pay Hillary's campaign debtBy CNN Political UnitHillary Clinton's 2008 presidential bid may have ended over two years ago, but one enduring aspect of her campaign remains: the debt.
Congress and Obama likely to delay start of their holiday breaksBy CNN Wire Staff
President Barack Obama will remain in Washington for as long as Congress stays in session, and that likely means later than the scheduled start of his Christmas break, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said Monday.
President Barack Obama will remain in Washington for as long as Congress stays in session, and that likely means later than the scheduled start of his Christmas break, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said Monday.
Obama meets with wealthy philanthropists By CNN White House Produce Jamie Crawford
President Obama spent part of his Tuesday morning meeting with some pretty heavy hitters in the worlds of business and philanthropy – Bill and Melinda Gates, and Warren Buffet.
President Obama spent part of his Tuesday morning meeting with some pretty heavy hitters in the worlds of business and philanthropy – Bill and Melinda Gates, and Warren Buffet.
PoliticoAnti-abortion push gains momentumBy SARAH KLIFF
After serving four years in a Democratic-controlled Legislature, Iowa state GOP Rep. Matt Windschitl had become accustomed to his anti-abortion legislation languishing in committee.
After serving four years in a Democratic-controlled Legislature, Iowa state GOP Rep. Matt Windschitl had become accustomed to his anti-abortion legislation languishing in committee.
Gay rights take center stage in N.Y.By BEN SMITH & BYRON TAU
NEW YORK — Last spring, a low-profile Colorado millionaire, Tim Gill, and other gay donors financed a quiet wave of polling in a state Senate district in Buffalo and another in a Hispanic section of Queens.
NEW YORK — Last spring, a low-profile Colorado millionaire, Tim Gill, and other gay donors financed a quiet wave of polling in a state Senate district in Buffalo and another in a Hispanic section of Queens.
Michael Steele stuns by running for reelectionBy JONATHAN MARTIN
Despite facing intense criticism from within his own party, Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele said Monday night he would mount a campaign for another two-year term atop the GOP.
Despite facing intense criticism from within his own party, Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele said Monday night he would mount a campaign for another two-year term atop the GOP.
The Huffington Post Stem Cell Transplant Cures HIV In 'Berlin Patient'Carly Schwartz
On the heels of World AIDS Day comes a stunning medical breakthrough: Doctors believe an HIV-positive man who underwent a stem cell transplant has been cured as a result of the procedure.
On the heels of World AIDS Day comes a stunning medical breakthrough: Doctors believe an HIV-positive man who underwent a stem cell transplant has been cured as a result of the procedure.
Berkeley School SUED By U.S. After Denying Teacher Unpaid Leave For Muslim Pilgrimage PETE YOST
WASHINGTON — The federal government sued a suburban Chicago school district Monday for denying a Muslim middle school teacher unpaid leave to make a pilgrimage to Mecca that is a central part of her religion.
WASHINGTON — The federal government sued a suburban Chicago school district Monday for denying a Muslim middle school teacher unpaid leave to make a pilgrimage to Mecca that is a central part of her religion.
TBDGovernor issues warning on budget, expresses hope for PG Hospital, gay marriage; Van Hollen discusses tax dealBy Bruce DePuyt
Although he will soon send the Maryland General Assembly his third consecutive recession budget, Governor Martin O'Malley said the next one "will be the toughest, because we're at a point where we're no longer eliminating unnecessary things."
Although he will soon send the Maryland General Assembly his third consecutive recession budget, Governor Martin O'Malley said the next one "will be the toughest, because we're at a point where we're no longer eliminating unnecessary things."
Transpo secretary Ray LaHood signs $58.8 million in D.C.-area transit grants, bus improvements to followBy Dave Jamieson
Today U.S. transportation secretary Ray LaHood joined a host of local officials at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments headquarters to sign $58.8 million worth of grants that will go toward D.C.-area transit projects.
Today U.S. transportation secretary Ray LaHood joined a host of local officials at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments headquarters to sign $58.8 million worth of grants that will go toward D.C.-area transit projects.
LA TimesFamily Christmas party ends with grandmother being killed by stray gunfire
By Robert Faturechi
Their annual Christmas dinner with fellow military families at an Inglewood park had just wrapped up, and Jose Taylor Jr. and his wife of 40 years were loading leftovers and their grandchildren's toys into the car. Gwen, 61, was on her way to get the last of their stuff when she tripped over the curb and collapsed.
By Robert Faturechi
Their annual Christmas dinner with fellow military families at an Inglewood park had just wrapped up, and Jose Taylor Jr. and his wife of 40 years were loading leftovers and their grandchildren's toys into the car. Gwen, 61, was on her way to get the last of their stuff when she tripped over the curb and collapsed.
SlateWho's the Greener Emerging Power?
Politicians opposed to unilateral reductions in U.S. greenhouse-gas emissions often claim that China and India are the real problem. Some have even supported legislation barring federal regulation of carbon dioxide emissions until the world's most populous nations do the same.
Politicians opposed to unilateral reductions in U.S. greenhouse-gas emissions often claim that China and India are the real problem. Some have even supported legislation barring federal regulation of carbon dioxide emissions until the world's most populous nations do the same.
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