WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s call for a healthcare summit including both his fellow Democrats and Republicans sets the stage for a final push to get stalled legislation through Congress, but skeptical Republicans said on Monday the only solution is to start over.
 Washington Post |
On Health Bill, GOP's Road Is a New Map
New York Times WASHINGTON — When Republicans take President Obama up on his invitation to hash out their differences over health care this month, they will carry with them a fairly well-developed set of ideas intended to make … GOP: Back to drawing board on health care Obama's healthcare summit sets stage for end-game Congressional Letter Questions Obama's Commitment to Bipartisanship |
 The Hindu |
New sanctions urged over Iran move
Aljazeera.net The United States and France have called for fresh sanctions against Iran after Tehran formally said it would begin enriching higher-grade nuclear fuel to a level of 20 per cent. Nicolas Sarkozy, the French president, and Robert Gates, the US defence … 'Iran aims to stockpile uranium' 'Enemy cannot hinder Iran's progress' Iran's uranium enrichment: a really bad development' |
 Telegraph.co.uk |
Rep. Murtha Dead at 77
FOXNews Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. John Murtha, the first veteran of the Vietnam war to enter Congress and one of the House's most powerful lawmakers, died Monday afternoon at Virginia Hospital Center after complications from gallbladder … Rep. John Murtha Dies at 77 Rep. John Murtha dead at 77 John Murtha, US defense appropriations chair, dies |
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Governor David Paterson on Monday restated his intention to run for governor and denied rumors he might resign over potentially scandalous allegations in a forthcoming news report that fueled new speculation about his political future.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic Representative John Murtha, chairman of the House of Representatives defense appropriations subcommittee who exercised enormous influence on defense issues, died on Monday.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s call for a bipartisan healthcare summit sets the stage for a final push to get the stalled legislation through Congress, but skeptical Republicans said on Monday the only solution is to start over.
 The Guardian |
Joe Jackson's Lawyer: Doctor Got 'Slap on the Wrist'
People Magazine Involuntary manslaughter wasn't a tough enough charge against Michael Jackson's doctor, says an attorney for the pop star's father. "This charge is a slap on the wrist," Brian Oxman, Joseph Jackson's longtime lawyer, tells PEOPLE. … Michael Jackson doctor charged in singer's death Michael Jackson's Doctor Is Charged With Manslaughter Michael Jackson's Doctor, Conrad Murray, Charged in Singer's Death |
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s top counterterrorism adviser on Sunday lashed out at U.S. lawmakers, accusing them of using national security issues as a “political football” for their own gains.
 Globe and Mail |
Saints coach Sean Payton reaches new level of intimacy with Lombardi Trophy
USA Today FORT LAUDERDALE — Little more than 12 hours after the New Orleans Saints won their first NFL championship by beating the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV, coach Sean Payton relayed the details of his joyous experience Monday morning. … Indianapolis Colts squander opportunities Recovery of onside kick a game-changer for Saints Payton's gutsy challenges, strategies drive Saints |