Video Released of Protesters in Oakland City Hall

Authorities say footage shows group breaking into building, stealing American flag

2012-02-02

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Police have released surveillance video they said shows Occupy demonstrators breaking into City Hall during the protests in Oakland Saturday night. Read the complete article

VIDEO: Obama Details Broader Housing Plan

At Virginia community center, president tries to ease worried homeowners by unveiling program centered on lower rates

2012-02-01

Jim Kuhnhenn and Ben Feller The Associated Press

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) -- President Barack Obama called on Congress Wednesday to make it easier for millions of additional homeowners to refinance their mortgages at lower interest rates even if they owe more than their homes are worth. He conceded that his administration's housing plans so far have not lived up to their promise. Read the complete article

Indiana Senate Approves Right-to-Work Bill

Hundreds of union members voice displeasure—and more rallying expected around Super Bowl

2012-02-01

Tom LoBianco The Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Lawmakers voted Wednesday to make Indiana the Rust Belt's first right-to-work state, passing legislation that prohibits labor contracts requiring workers to pay union representation fees. Read the complete article

NJ GOP Governor Apologizes for Civil Rights Remark

Chris Christie doesn’t back down from “numb nuts” statement, however

2012-02-01

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Gov. Chris Christie has apologized for a remark he made about civil rights but says he's not sorry for using a slang term to describe a lawmaker who compared him to segregationist Southern governors. Read the complete article

Colbert's Super PAC Has Raised Over $1 million

Comedian has jumped into world of political finance minutia to highlight what he considers the absurdity of funding laws

2012-01-31

Jake Coyle AP Entertainment Writer

NEW YORK (AP) -- Stephen Colbert's sway in the presidential election might be a joke, but he's got some real financial muscle. Read the complete article

World Trade Center Design Flaw Could Cost Millions

Loading dock oversight adds another unexpected cost to project that now has reported price tag of $3.8 billion

2012-01-31

Chris Hawley The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- The agency building the new World Trade Center says a design flaw could cost it millions of dollars. Read the complete article

Obama Plays Up Auto Industry Success Story

President’s move to back Detroit will likely be major talking point before election

2012-01-31

Ken Thomas The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama wears his decision to rescue General Motors and Chrysler three years ago as a badge of honor, a move to save jobs in an industry that helped create the backbone of the middle class more than a half-century ago. Read the complete article

VIDEO: Occupy Protest Resurfaces in Oakland After Lull

Weekend clashes marked by bottle throwing among protesters and tear gas from police

2012-01-30

Terry Collins The Associated Press

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- It started peacefully enough: A midday rally at City Hall and a march. But as the day wore on, Oakland was hit by the most turbulent protests in weeks as Occupy demonstrators clashed repeatedly with police, leaving more than 400 people arrested. Read the complete article

Romney Credits Change in Tactics for Florida Surge

Former Massachusetts governor increases attacks on Gingrich a day before primary

2012-01-30

Kasie Hunt The Associated Press

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Looking for a convincing win, a confident Mitt Romney said Monday the Florida primary is breaking his way and urged voters to send Newt Gingrich "to the moon." Gingrich claimed he's gaining ground and will stay in the race until summer. Read the complete article

California Passes New Auto Emission Rules

State is nation’s trendsetter when it comes to reducing greenhouse gases and pushing environment-aimed technology

2012-01-29

Jason Dearen The Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- California air regulators passed Friday sweeping auto emission standards that include a mandate to have 1.4 million electric and hybrid vehicles on state roads by 2025. Read the complete article