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White House hastens concert to beat snow
02/09/10
The coming snow storm forced the White House to hold its concert of civil rights-era music one day earlier to beat another round of wintry weather.

First lady begins fight against childhood obesity
02/09/10
First lady Michelle Obama launched a nationwide campaign Tuesday to fight childhood obesity, part of her effort to teach America's children about better nutrition and exercise.

Alabama senator releases holds on Obama nominees
02/09/10
Republican Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama will stop blocking Senate confirmation of about 70 government appointees nominated by President Barack Obama, his office said.

First lady: President Obama had 'phenomenal year'
02/09/10
First lady Michelle Obama says President Barack Obama "has done a phenomenal job," but that people have a right to criticize him.

Obama to sign proclamation on childhood obesity
02/09/10
President Barack Obama will be sticking around the White House today as Washington continues to dig out from its big snowfall, and prepares for another one expected to begin this afternoon.

Congressman: Murtha's intestine damaged in surgery
02/08/10
A Pennsylvania congressman and longtime friend of the late Rep. John Murtha says the congressman's large intestine was damaged during gallbladder surgery and the complications led him to be hospitalized.

Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77
02/08/10
Rep. John Murtha, the tall, gruff-mannered former Marine who became the de facto voice of veterans on Capitol Hill and later an outspoken and influential critic of the Iraq War, died Monday. He was 77. The Pennsylvania Democrat had been suffering from complications from gallbladder surgery. He died at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Va., with his family at his bedside, the hospital said.

US to commit $78.5M to try to halt Asian carp
02/08/10
Navigational locks and gates in Chicago-area waterways crucial for shipping may be opened less frequently than usual under a $78.5 million campaign to prevent Asian carp from overrunning the Great Lakes, federal officials said Monday.

Obama: Murtha 'tough-as-nails' leader
02/08/10
President Barack Obama says he was saddened to hear of the death of Rep. John Murtha and called his fellow Democrat a steadfast advocate for the people of Pennsylvania for nearly 40 years.

Ag Secretary pushes school nutrition plan
02/08/10
The Obama administration will ask Congress to improve childhood nutrition by ridding school vending machines of sugary snacks and drinks and giving school lunch and breakfast to more kids.

CAPITAL CULTURE: First lady tackling child obesity
02/08/10
By now, it is abundantly clear that Michelle Obama loves french fries.

US, Europe condemn human rights abuses in Iran
02/08/10
The United States and the European Union are calling on Iran to end human rights abuses against its citizens.

First ladies' causes: Dolley's orphanage and more
02/08/10
A look at some first ladies past and their causes:

Obama hasn't ruled out NY trial for 9/11 planner
02/07/10
President Barack Obama said Sunday he has not ruled out a New York federal court trial for Sept. 11 planner Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, but he was taking into account the objections of the city's mayor and police commissioner.

Obama invites GOP leaders to health care talk
02/07/10
In the first major step to revive his health care agenda after his party's loss of a filibuster-proof Senate majority, President Barack Obama on Sunday invited Republican and Democratic leaders to discuss possible compromises in a televised gathering later this month.