President Obama traveled in Africa as a potent symbol of a new era but also as a messenger with a theme: help is on the way, but take responsibility for yourselves as well.
Once a strategist for Hillary Clinton and New York’s Democrats, and a fierce opponent of Michael Bloomberg, Howard Wolfson is now plotting the mayor’s re-election.
AP - America's president and Africa's son, Barack Obama dashed with pride onto the continent of his ancestors Saturday, challenging its people to shed tyranny, corruption and conflict in favor of peace. Campaigning to all of Africa, he said "Yes you can."
AP - A North Korean army lab of hackers was ordered to "destroy" South Korean communications networks — evidence the isolated regime was behind cyberattacks that paralyzed South Korean and American Web sites — news reports said Saturday, citing an intelligence briefing.
The U.S. has dropped its request that two imprisoned American journalists -- Laura Ling and Euna Lee -- be released by North Korea on humanitarian grounds, and is seeking amnesty instead, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said. Ling's sister told CNN she thinks the change in approach is significant, and could aid negotiations for the women's freedom.
President Obama reached out to Africa today, praising the continent's steady achievements but acknowledging persistent conflict that is a "millstone" around its neck. "Despite the progress that has been made -- and there has been considerable progress in parts of Africa -- we also know that much of that promise has yet to be fulfilled," Obama said in a speech to the parliament of Ghana.
NASA said Saturday it has postponed the launch of space shuttle Endeavour for at least 24 hours after lightning struck nearly a dozen times near the launch pad.