Politics
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to resign in surprise move
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, the Republican Party's vice presidential candidate in 2008, said on Friday she will resign this month, an unexpected move that could signal a run for higher office. Full Article
Putin rejects Obama criticism before meeting
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Friday rejected U.S. President Barack Obama's charge that he was mired in Cold War thinking, setting the scene for a stormy first meeting at a Moscow summit next week. Full Article
A high hill to climb
President Barack Obama has made healthcare reform a top priority, but brewing battles over its cost, scope and structure could still scuttle hopes for a solution. Full Article
Franken wins Minnesota Senate seat
Jul 01 - Democrat Al Franken is declared the winner of a US Senate seat from Minnesota, clearing the way for President Barack Obama's party to secure the crucial 60-seat Senate super majority. Play Video
California in crisis
The sunshine state is issuing IOUs for the first time since the Great Depression.
