Obama: Swine flu not cause for alarm
WASHINGTON D.C., (AP): President Barack Obama said yesterday that the threat of spreading swine flu infections is a cause for concern but "not a cause for alarm", while customs agents began checking for illness in people traveling to the United States...

President promises big investment in science
WASHINGTON (AP): President Barack Obama yesterday promised a major investment in research and development for scientific innovation, saying the United States has fallen behind others."I believe it is not in our character, American character, to follow,...

We would consider taking Gitmo detainees - Straw
LONDON (AP): British Justice Secretary Jack Straw said yesterday his country would consider taking Guantanamo Bay detainees if the United States asks for such help to close the detention facility. Before Straw met with US Attorney General Eric Holder...