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April 28, 2010

Texas lawmaker to bring up anti-immigration bill

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A Texas lawmaker says she plans to push for a law similar to Arizona's get-tough immigration…
April 28, 2010

Is the ‘War on Drugs’ finally over?

OPINION - According to a recent poll, a majority of Americans under 30 favor legalizing marijuana, and a majority of…
April 27, 2010

Slideshow: Activism against the Arizona immigration law

SLIDESHOW - The new law directs state and local police to question people about their immigration status if there is…
April 27, 2010

Attorney General: Court challenge possible on immigration law

WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Eric Holder says the federal government may challenge Arizona's new law on immigration...
April 27, 2010

Unemployment challenges Obama’s economic push

FORT MADISON, Iowa (AP) - The unemployment rate, perhaps the most recognizable economic indicator, has held steady at 9.7 percent…
April 27, 2010

Asheville arrest triggers old fears for African-Americans

OPINION - Any other time and with any other president, the puzzling escapade at the North Carolina airport might be…
April 27, 2010

Arizona pushes Congress into immigration minefield

WASHINGTON (AP) - Backed into a corner by border state Arizona's tough new immigration law, Democrats and Republicans alike find…
April 27, 2010

Senate Democrats to try advancing financial bill again

VIDEO - Democrats are expected to vote again today whether to begin debate on a bill to overhaul the financial…
April 27, 2010

Lawsuits expected on Ariz. illegal immigrant law

PHOENIX (AP) - The measure -- set to take effect in late July or early August -- would make it…
April 26, 2010

Armed potential threat to Obama behind bars

VIDEO - Joseph Sean McVey had a note in his car with formulas used for firing a rifle with a…
April 26, 2010

Public to help pick high school for Obama speech

WASHINGTON (AP) - Six high schools are competing to land a memorable commencement speaker: President Obama...
April 26, 2010

Protesters urge Obama to overturn Ariz. immigration law

PHOENIX (AP) - The conflict intensified Monday as vandals smeared refried beans in the shape of swastikas on the state…
April 26, 2010

Obama asks 2008 coalition to help in 2010 midterms

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Obama is urging his 2008 campaign supporters - first-time voters, young people, blacks, Hispanics, and independents…
April 26, 2010

Arizona immigration law provokes passionate protest

PHOENIX (AP) - Rev. Al Sharpton, speaking Sunday in New York, said that just as freedom riders battled segregation in…
April 26, 2010

Democrats willing to test GOP in Wall St. showdown

VIDEO - With a showdown vote looming, Democrats are resisting Republican appeals for a broad compromise on financial overhaul legislation…