Biden is a linchpin of Obama’s presidency
Facing a revived Republican Party, the White House is expected to increasingly deploy the vice president and former senator to find compromises and coax reluctant lawmakers into crossing party lines.Vice President Joe Biden is a career politician who has spent virtually his entire adult life in Washington politics — seemingly the antithesis of Barack Obama's hope-and-change message.
Hawaii Vacation Shows Obama as Creature of Habit
From Workouts to Meals, President Sticks to Familiar Routine during Trip to His HometownHawaii Vacation Shows Obama as Creature of Habit
From Workouts to Meals, President Sticks to Familiar Routine during Trip to His HometownSen. Murkowski’s re-election certified
Alaska's governor on Thursday certified Sen. Lisa Murkowski's re-election in November as a write-in candidate, clearing the way for Murkowski to be sworn in on time for the new congressional session that starts next week.Murkowski Certified as Winner of Alaska Race
Republican Incumbent Lisa Murkowski Becomes the First Senate Candidate since 1954 to Win a Write-In CampaignLisa Murkowski certified as winner of Senate race in Alaska
Lisa Murkowski, the Republican incumbent, was forced to stage a write-in campaign after she was defeated in the GOP primary by 'tea party' favorite Joe Miller. He has challenged her victory and is planning a news conference to announce his next move.Lisa Murkowski was certified as the winner of the Senate race in Alaska on Thursday, ending two months of legal wrangling over the seat she has held since 2002.
Lisa Murkowski certified as winner of Senate race in Alaska
Lisa Murkowski, the Republican incumbent, was forced to stage a write-in campaign after she was defeated in the GOP primary by 'tea party' favorite Joe Miller. He has challenged her victory and is planning a news conference to announce his next move.Lisa Murkowski was certified as the winner of the Senate race in Alaska on Thursday, ending two months of legal wrangling over the seat she has held since 2002.
Ivory Coast on ‘brink of genocide’
Ivory Coast is "on the brink of genocide" following disputed presidential elections that triggered violence resulting in more than 170 deaths, the nation's new ambassador to the United Nations warned.Former Israeli President Moshe Katsav convicted of rape
Women's rights groups outside court hail the verdict as proof that no one is above the law. Sentencing for Katsav, who was also convicted of the sexual harassment of two other women, is pending.Former Israeli President Moshe Katsav was convicted Thursday of raping an aide and sexually harassing two other women, a verdict hailed as evidence of the nation's independent judiciary and a reminder that no one is above the law.