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