Obama Wins First Convert In Healthcare Push


WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama picked up his first convert in the push for healthcare reform on Wednesday as Democrats in the House of Representatives prepared for a close weekend vote on final passage.

Five Americans Charged With Terrorism In Pakistan


A Pakistani court formally charged Wednesday five young Americans of plotting terrorism in the country.

First Of Several Job-Creation Bills Clears Congress


A package of tax breaks and highway spending cleared the Congress on Wednesday.

U.S. Puts Brakes On "Virtual" Border Fence


The U.S. government is pulling $50 million in funding from a problematic "virtual fence" meant to secure stretches of the Mexico border.

Poll: California Governor's Race Tightens


Ex-Governor Jerry Brown, the presumed Democratic nominee in California's gubernatorial race, has seen his lead over Republican front-runner Meg Whitman evaporate.

Holder Defends Criminal Trials For 9/11 Suspects


Eric Holder on Tuesday defended plans to prosecute some terrorism suspects in traditional criminal courts.