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Obama steps up campaign against Wall Street banks
President Barack Obama approaches the podium in the Executive Office Building on the White House campus in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, before signing a presidential directive ordering a new crackdown on federal contractors who don't pay their taxes. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Shots fired at Texas Capitol; no injuries reported
A man with a handgun fired several shots Thursday on the Texas Capitol's south steps, but state troopers quickly tackled him and there were no reports of injuries, the Texas Department of Public Safety said. |
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Brown arrives on Capitol Hill, meets with senators
Sen.-elect Scott Brown came to Congress with celebrity swagger Thursday, attracting hordes of cameras while proclaiming Washington needs help because "we've sort of lost our way."
Stocks slide as Obama calls for tougher bank rules
Financial shares pulled the stock market lower Thursday as President Barack Obama proposed rules that would limit the types of trading banks can do with their money.
US Embassy in Baghdad looking for Facebook friends
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad is looking for Iraqi friends on Facebook.
John Edwards admits paternity, Elizabeth relieved
Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards finally admitted Thursday he fathered a child during an affair before his second White House bid, dropping long-standing denials just ahead of a book by a former campaign aide who initially took the fall.
NBC: Conan O'Brien reaches $45M exit deal
Conan O'Brien told NBC good riddance Thursday in a $45 million deal for his exit from "The Tonight Show," allowing Jay Leno to return to the late-night program he hosted for 17 years.
Williams sisters stay on track for Slam semifinal
The Williams sisters held court at the Australian Open on Thursday, a back-to-back Venus-Serena doubleheader that left the siblings still in the mix for yet another Grand Slam singles title.
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