In a victory for President Obama, the U.S. House has narrowly passed landmark health care legislation to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. The vote was 220-215. (Nov 7) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Reports say GM may have to close as many as 1700 dealerships as part of a reorginazation aimed at keeping the auto giant alive. One auto dealer says it has been a tough year, but he sees hope on the horizon. (April 16) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama offered Christmas wishes to the nation, including a special thanks for the U.S. military. In his weekly radio and Internet address, he saluted the "selfless spirit" of those who serve. (Dec. 24) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
A woman jumped the barriers in St. Peter's Basilica and knocked down Pope Benedict XVI as he walked down the main aisle to begin Christmas Eve Mass on Thursday. 2 Americans, Marybeth Burns and Steve Burns, captured that moment on their cameras. [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Here's the latest news for Thursday December 24: The Senate passes health care bill; U.S. Dad reunited with son in Brazil; A scare at the Vatican and Santa Claus is on his way. [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
A Vatican spokesman says a woman jumped the barriers in St. Peter's Basilica and knocked down Pope Benedict XVI as he walked down the main aisle to begin Christmas Eve Mass. The Rev. Ciro Benedettini said the pope quickly got up and was unhurt. (Dec. 24) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
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Raw Video: Deadly Stampede Breaks Out at Christmas Giveaway in Peru
A 60-year-old woman was trampled to death and others injured by a surging crowd at a Christmas giveaway in northern Peru. The stampede broke out as hundreds of people gathered for a free box of a traditional Christmas sweet bread. (Dec. 24) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
A powerful storm spreading snow, sleet and rain across the middle of the nation glazed roads and disrupted flights, making last-minute holiday travel treacherous but promising a white Christmas for some. (Dec. 24) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
A dying Indiana woman says her Christmas wish is for people to help pay for her funeral. (Dec. 24) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Senate Democrats passed a landmark health care bill in a climactic Christmas Eve vote that could define President Barack Obama's legacy and usher in near-universal medical coverage for the first time in the country's history. (Dec. 24) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Albert Whitehead is something of an institution in Anchorage, Alaska, thanks to Star, his pet reindeer. The animal is often seen on walks around the city, stopping for snapshots and adoring kids. (Dec. 24) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
The messages of love aren't just carved in stone at Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park. This time of year, they're embellished in bold splashes of red and green. (Dec. 24) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
A year after Israel's offensive in Gaza, many are left coping with stress disorders. One Israeli psychologist is urging that more resources be devoted to counseling. (Dec 24) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
U.S. Congressman Chris Smith says a New Jersey man and his 9-year-old son have left Brazil at the end of a five-year international custody battle. He says David Goldman and the boy, Sean, are on their way to the United States on a charter plane. (Dec. 24) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
President Barack Obama praised the Senate's passage of its version of the health care bill Thursday. The AP's Julie Pace reports from the White House. (Dec. 24) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
During Thursday's vote Senate vote, Majority Leader Reid could be heard voting 'no' before correcting his vote to 'aye.' Sen. Byrd from West Virginia remembered his former colleague Ted Kennedy. (Dec. 24) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
President Barack Obama says Congress is now "incredibly close to making health insurance reform a reality in this country.'' He says lawmakers must now finish that job, and make 2010 the year health care reform arrives. (Dec. 24) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Senate Democrats passed a landmark health care bill in a climactic Christmas Eve vote that could define President Barack Obama's legacy and usher in near-universal medical coverage for the first time in the country's history. (Dec. 24) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Here's the latest news for Thursday, December 24, 2009: Senate tackles final health care vote; U.S. Dad picks up son in Brazil; Winter storm means White Christmas; Empire State Building dresses up for Santa. [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Sen. Chuck Schumer says health care reform will increase in popularity, now that Senate Democrats have passed a landmark bill. The 60-39 Christmas Eve vote capped months of arduous negotiations and 24 days of floor debate. (Dec 24) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Senate Democrats passed a landmark health care bill Thursday that could define President Barack Obama's legacy and usher in near-universal medical coverage for the first time in the country's history. (Dec. 24) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
A Brazilian family delivered a 9-year-old boy to his American father in Brazil on Thursday, ending a five-year custody battle. (Dec. 24) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
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