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Do the Other Primaries Even Matter?
Wed, Apr 23
Slate.com chief political correspondent John Dickerson discusses the results of the Pennsylvania primary and looks ahead to North Carolina and Indiana.
Gas Prices Continue Climbing
Wed, Apr 23
The cost of gas reached a new high on Tuesday, escalating to a national average of $3.51 per gallon almost 66 cents higher than a year ago. Will U.S. consumers continue to suffer? Economists and energy officials predict tough times ahead with increased demand for oil and gas from other countries.
Loss Highlights Potential Weaknesses for Obama
Wed, Apr 23
While Sen. Barack Obama remains the front-runner for the Democratic nomination, some in his party worry about his limited appeal to the white, blue-collar voters who largely have supported his rival, Sen. Hillary Clinton.
Facing Foreclosure, One Home at a Time
Wed, Apr 23
What happened to Avery Salkey and her South Florida house is an extreme version of one that is happening to millions of people across the U.S. She refinanced with a "hard money" lender and is now desperately trying to save her home.
Clinton Turns Attention to Indiana
Wed, Apr 23
One day after the Pennsylvania primary, Hillary Clinton takes her campaign to the next make-or-break state, holding a rally in Indianapolis.
Obama Not Dwelling on Pennsylvania Loss
Wed, Apr 23
The next state that's too close to call is Indiana, where Barack Obama took his campaign as soon as the polls closed in Pennsylvania on Tuesday.
Update on Delegate Scorecard
Wed, Apr 23
The latest tally in the race between Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination.
Petraeus to Get Nod to Lead Mideast Command
Wed, Apr 23
Defense Secretary Robert Gates says President Bush will nominate Army Gen. David Petraeus to be the next commander of U.S. Central Command.
CIA to Brief Congress on Israel's Syria Bombing
Wed, Apr 23
CIA officials are expected to tell Congress on Thursday that a site Israel bombed in the Syria desert last fall housed a nuclear reactor that was being built with the help of North Korea. Jay Solomon, who reported the information for The Wall Street Journal, talks with Robert Siegel.
Undecided Superdelegate Weighs Candidates
Wed, Apr 23
Democratic Congressman Brad Miller of North Carolina is known these days as an undecided superdelegate. Miller talks with Melissa Block about the decisions he has to weigh before choosing which candidate to support.
Senate Debates Reversing High Court Pay Ruling
Wed, Apr 23
The Senate begins debate on a bill that would overturn a Supreme Court ruling in an equal pay lawsuit. The Supreme Court said the claim should have been filed sooner. Congressional Democrats want to pass legislation allowing such lawsuits regardless of when the alleged discrimination occurred.
Sam's Club, Costco Curbing Rice Sales
Wed, Apr 23
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s Sam's Club and Costco divisions are placing limits on the amount of rice that customers can buy. Company officials say demand for rice has shot up sharply in the wake of concerns about global food shortages.
It's Here $4 Gasoline
Wed, Apr 23
For San Francisco motorists, four dollars for a gallon of unleaded self-service regular is about to become the norm.
Rough Soyuz Landing Creates Bumps for NASA
Wed, Apr 23
NASA is trying to downplay fears that the recent bone-rattling landing of a Russian capsule could mean it is less reliable than thought. Once NASA retires the space shuttle in 2010, the Russian Soyuz will be the only means of getting astronauts to and from the International Space Station.
Mortgage Losses Cripple Cleveland-Based Bank
Tue, Apr 22
National City, a major regional bank with headquarters in Cleveland, has been struggling with subprime mortgage losses. On Monday, the bank announced a huge capital infusion and watched its already depressed stock fall even further. Dan Bobkoff reports from member station WCPN.
Barbie Sales Fall; Mattel Reports $45M Loss
Tue, Apr 22
No. 1 toymaker Mattel lost more than $45 million in the recent quarter. Recalls are part of the problem, but also, global sales of Mattel's iconic Barbie doll aren't growing. In the U.S., Barbie sales even fell by 12 percent.
Overstretched Army Focuses on Its Teeth
Tue, Apr 22
Military reserves leaders seek funds to support something called "Dental Readiness." Many pre-deployment soldiers haven't seen a dentist in at least a year, are in pain and are likely to suffer a serious problem within 12 months.
Feet Hurt? Stop Wearing Shoes
Tue, Apr 22
It took 4 million years of evolution to perfect the foot, and humans have been wrecking that perfection with every step since they first donned shoes, New York magazine's Adam Sternbergh says.
In Manhattan, the Long-Lost Pit Bull of Salamanders
Tue, Apr 22
For 60 years, scientists believed the Northern Dusky salamander had vanished from Manhattan. Then one day, a New York City Parks Department ecologist found a mother and her hatchlings on a rocky hillside. A robust population lives in a patch of urban woods.
Court Orders DNA Tests on Polygamist Sect's Kids
Tue, Apr 22
State authorities began a second day of court-ordered DNA testing Tuesday on members of a polygamist sect, an effort they hope will begin to untangle the group's complicated family relationships.
Primary Voters in Pa. Pick Their Candidates
Tue, Apr 22
Both campaigns are trying to spin interpretations of the outcome of Tuesday's vote. Clinton said winning Pennsylvania was a victory, regardless of the margin, while Obama's campaign suggested anything less than a Clinton blowout will be too little, too late.
Housing Woes Force Some Families to Split Up
Tue, Apr 22
The downturn in home sales has caused some workers looking to move for a job opportunity to make tough choices. One Ohio family split up to make ends meet: Paul Dillon works in Akron, while his wife and children stay in their still-unsold home 140 miles away.
Iranian Role in Training Militants Questioned
Tue, Apr 22
U.S. military commanders in Iraq say Shiite militants, believed to be linked to Muqtada al Sadr's Mahdi Army, have received training and equipment from Iranian military commandos. The militants are believed to be behind the recent upsurge in well-aimed rocket fire on the U.S.-protected green zone. Others say the threats from these elite Shiite fighters and the role of Iran have been exaggerated.
Army Engineer Accused of Spying for Israel
Tue, Apr 22
A former U.S. Army mechanical engineer has been arrested on charges he slipped classified documents about nuclear weapons to the Israelis during the 1980s. Ben-Ami Kadish, an 84-year-old U.S. citizen, faces four counts of spying.
Justices Hear Campaign Finance Case
Tue, Apr 22
The Supreme Court hears arguments on the so-called "millionaire's amendment" a provision in the McCain-Feingold federal campaign finance law that allows the opponent of a big-spending, self-financed candidate to raise more contributions, while still staying eligible for federal funding. The amendment is triggered when one candidate spends $350,000 of his or her own money.
Pa. Vote Could Be Do or Die for Clinton
Tue, Apr 22
For the first time in six weeks, Democratic voters are going to the polls to choose between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. For Clinton, a defeat could force her from the race. But even with a win, she still would face steep odds in her quest for the nomination. But if she won big? What message would that send to the superdelegates who may ultimately decide the party's nominee?
McCain Woos November Voters as Dems Battle
Tue, Apr 22
Republican Arizona Sen. John McCain spent Tuesday in Ohio, courting voters in economically distressed places as part of his tour of "forgotten areas." His Democratic rivals, meanwhile, continued their heated battle for the party nomination in the Pennsylvania primary.
Women, Seniors and Blue-Collar Voters Boost Clinton
Tue, Apr 22
New York Sen. Hillary Clinton got out the voters she wanted in Pennsylvania, according to exit polls: white women, senior citizens, union members and people earning under $50,000 a year came out in strong numbers to help her secure an important win.
Hillary Clinton Wins Pennsylvania Vote
Tue, Apr 22
Sen. Hillary Clinton claimed victory Tuesday night in the hard-fought battle for Pennsylvania's primary. She told supporters, "The American people don't quit, and they deserve a president that doesn't quit, either."
U.S. Military Plan for Dying Afghan Girl Goes Awry
Mon, Apr 21
Despite good intentions, a communication lapse in the case of an ailing 6-year-old Afghan girl has left a life in jeopardy. Funding for surgery and transportation logistics remain unclear as her condition worsens.
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