That President Obama has come within a whisper of passing historic social legislation is remarkable in itself. But the story of how he did it is not his alone.
Democrats late Saturday night said the 216 votes needed to pass the bill were nearly within reach, but that the margin of victory would likely be razor thin.
AP - Authorities evacuated hundreds of people after a volcano erupted beneath a glacier in southern Iceland, Iceland's civil protection agency said Sunday.
AP - Victory within reach, President Barack Obama exhorted House Democrats on Saturday to stay true to their party's legacy and make history by bringing health insurance to millions of struggling families now left out. Leaders exuded confidence as they defused thorny problems in the countdown to a landmark vote.
AP - Thousands of protesters — many directing their anger squarely at President Barack Obama — marched through the nation's capital Saturday to urge immediate withdrawal of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan.
A lost generation is emerging as unemployment soars among Latin America youths. Nearly 20 percent are neither studying nor looking for jobs. Victor Rodriguez wants to be a graphic designer, but sees no opportunities for that now amid soaring unemployment among Latin America youths. He break dances at red lights for cash.
President Obama made his last appeal for health care reform Saturday ahead of Sunday's historic vote. His words came just hours after Democratic leaders decided to abandon a controversial legislative mechanism to avoid a direct vote on the legislation.
World heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko knocked out U.S. challenger Eddie Chambers with five seconds remaining in the 12th and final round to defend his IBF, WBO and IBO titles.
A new twist in the Air Force's 10-year effort to build an aerial refueling tanker may bring a bid from a Russian state-owned aerospace company for the $35 billion tanker contract, according to the company's U.S. attorney.
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