Obama pushes Congress on consumer watchdog

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WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama asked Congress on Tuesday to create a new agency to police the fine print on consumer products like credit cards and mortgages and determine what fees, penalties and interest rates are fair.

Iran militia wants probe of opposition leader

Iran’s feared Basij militia asked the country’s chief prosecutor Wednesday to investigate embattled opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi for his role in violent protests that it said undermined national security in the aftermath of last month’s presidential election.

Race for North Alabama’s Congressional Seat

THIS WAY THE RACE FOR NORTH ALABAMA ‘S CONGRESSIONAL SEAT IS ALREADY HEATING UP AND ONE AND BIGGEST NAMES IN MADISON COUNTY POLITICS IS NOW THROWING HIS HAT IN THE RING DELETING TEEN IS NINETEENTH NICKNAME ZACH IS TRACKING THE STORY YOU ‘LL SEE ONLY ON W. A. T. TEAM IS NINETEEN AND I AND MAKE NOT MUCH OF A SURPRISE WITNESS ANNOUNCING THAT IT …

Interim Honduran leader vows Zelaya won’t return

The interim president of Honduras vowed Tuesday not to resign the post he took over following a military coup and claimed that only an armed invasion would restore his ousted predecessor to power.

Palin: I’d come out ahead in run against Obama

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she’d come out ahead if she went one-on-one with fellow jogger President Barack Obama in a long run, according to an interview published online Tuesday.

SNL alumnus Al Franken is a U.S. Senator

Next > MINNEAPOLIS a ‘ The Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday declared Democrat Al Franken the winner of a tight U.S. Senate race over Republican Norm Coleman, which should give Democrats the 60-seat majority they need to overcome procedural obstacles and push through their agenda.

After intense attention, coverage of Michael Jackson’s death begins receding

Media coverage of Michael Jackson’s death began receding following an extraordinary worldwide outpouring, with the shock wearing off and the pace of new developments slowing.

Iran declares election fight over, vote valid

In this citizen photograph taken Sunday, June 28, 2009, a supporter of pro-reform leader Mir Hossein Mousavi, flashes victory sign during a gathering near the Ghoba Mosque in Tehran, Iran.

Lawmakers Face Rising Pressure on U.S. Health Care as Big Issues Unsettled

Lawmakers working to overhaul the U.S. health-care system face a pressure-filled July after leaving town this week without resolving the biggest questions dividing Democrats and Republicans.

Dimora Lashes Out

Embattled County Commissioner says “sometimes you have to fight fire with fire.” Monday, June 29, 2009 Hear Dimora’s entire press conference - Jimmy Dimora has decided he’s not just going to sit in the sidelines - he’s getting in the game.