Interracial couple denied marriage license in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (AP) _ A white Louisiana justice of the peace said he refused to issue a marriage license to an interracial couple out of …
Nobel jury speaks out in defense of Obama prize
OSLO (AP) — One judge noted with surprise that President Barack Obama “didn’t look particularly happy” at being named the Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Another …
Obama makes first trip to New Orleans as president
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama, who accused former President George W. Bush of leading a government “that sits on its hands while a major …
Another GOP senator open to health care overhaul
WASHINGTON (AP) – A second Republican senator signaled Wednesday she’s open to voting for sweeping health care legislation this year, putting President Barack Obama closer …
A darker side of Columbus emerges in US classrooms
TAMPA (AP) _ Christopher Columbus’ stature in U.S. classrooms has declined somewhat through the years, and many districts did not observe the explorer’s namesake holiday …
Nation’s pupils find few black men to call Mister
CHEYNEY, Pa. (AP) _ Lenny Macklin made it to 10th grade before having a teacher who looked like him _ an African-American male. Gregory Georges …
Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize
In a stunning move, President Barack Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, according to news reports. The president is being recognized for …
Senate committee health care vote planned Tuesday
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate leaders on Thursday announced a climactic Finance Committee vote next week on health care legislation, even as Democrats and Republicans kept …
Surrounded by doctors, Obama pitches overhaul
WASHINGTON (AP) — On the cusp of a key legislative push, President Barack Obama on Monday filled the Rose Garden with doctors supportive of his …
African bishops speak of Obama in religious terms
VATICAN CITY (AP) — African bishops attending a Vatican meeting are speaking about the election of Barack Obama in divine terms – putting them very …