Holocaust Museum shooter had close ties to prominent neo-Nazis
Law enforcement officials have identified the suspect in the Holocaust Museum shootings as James Wenneker von Brunn, born in 1920, from the Eastern Shore of Maryland. D.C. Police Spokeswoman Traci Hughes reportedly said the suspect walked into the museum at about 1 p.m. ET with a rifle and shot a guard.
Health care now fight rages on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON — The fight for universal health care is raging on Capitol Hill with grassroots activists and progressive lawmakers making clear they will not support anything less than reform that provides a strong public option like Medicare.
How to revive auto and save the environment
It seems like an easy solution. Give car buyers a voucher to exchange their older gas guzzlers for newer models with improved fuel economy. Thousands of car owners would jump at the chance to purchase a new car that saves them money on gas. An ailing US auto industry will get a lion's share of that new business, giving it a much needed boost.
Employee Free Choice backer wins Tony
Congratulations to the performers, all members of Actors’ Equity, who won Tony Awards this past weekend. And a special salute to Gregory Jbara, who picked up a Tony Award for his role as “Dad” in the hit Broadway musical “Billy Elliot The Musical.”
Public health care option seems only choice for rural Missouri
WEST PLAINS, Mo. -- Janet Redford, a middle-aged, soft spoken redhead, sits across the table with tears in her eyes. After 37 years as a nurse, she's now on disability. Arthritis, inflammation, bone spurs, and other back-related pain, she told the World, made it impossible to keep working. She's just in too much pain.
Town asks Obama to halt border patrol raids
PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. — The City Council here voted 6-1 June 2 to send a resolution to President Obama, and leaders of the U.S. Senate and House asking for a halt to Border Patrol enforcement including checkpoint stops on U.S. Highway 101 with overnight deportation of undocumented people.
Game three, NBA finals: Lakers or Magic?
Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers will go head to head against Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic tonight in game three of the NBA finals. The Lakers are up 2-0, winning the first two games at home. Tonight, the Magic have home court advantage.
COMMENTARY: Who benefits from the suit delaying Chrysler's sale?
President Obama’s plan to speed Chrysler through bankruptcy was delayed by the surprise Supreme Court decision yesterday that it will hear objections by a group of creditors in Indiana. The matter could be resolved by later today but if it is not settled Chrysler will be at risk of going out of business. Fiat, which agreed to purchase most of Chrysler’s assets, is allowed to cancel the deal if it is not sealed by June 15.
Legalizing same-sex marriage could pay off for New York
Legalization of same sex marriage would pay off economically for New York state Jesse Russell reports.
Calling abortion murder invites violence
In the past few days I've been reading articles about why the anti-abortion movement shouldn't be blamed for the murder of Dr. George Tiller. The Los Angeles Times ran an editorial on Tuesday under the headline 'Don't Exploit a Tragedy.' The pieced closed with: 'It's unfair to ask anti-abortion activists to muffle their message because it might inspire an unbalanced individual to commit an atrocity.'
