Abbie Fentress Swanson appears in the following:
Obama Releases Health Bill, Jobs Bill Moves
Monday, February 22, 2010
After nearly a year of debate and ahead of his televised health care summit later this week, President Obama released his own version of health care reform legislation today.
Zazi Pleads Guilty to Terror Charges
Monday, February 22, 2010
Najibullah Zazi has admitted that he planned to carry out a "martyrdom" attack on the New York City subways.
WQXR's The Washington Report
Monday, February 22, 2010
David Sanger of The NYT talks about Obama's stance on jobs, the Fed's potential interest rate hike and the Marja offensive.
NATO Airstrike Kills Dozens of Afghan Civilians
Monday, February 22, 2010
The news comes as the joint NATO-Afghan offensive to stamp out the Taliban in Marja, Afghanistan heads into its second week.
What Makes Good Ice Skating Music?
Friday, February 19, 2010
Figure skating coach Joe Jorgens talks about the best music to skate to.
Akio Toyoda Plans US Trip for Safety Hearing
Friday, February 19, 2010
The hearing is scheduled for next week. Earlier this week, Akio Toyoda had not planned to attend the hearing about his car company's safety.
Marines Helicoptered into Marja, Afghanistan
Friday, February 19, 2010
On the seventh day of fighting in Marja, two dozen Marines were dropped into an area Taliban marksmen reportedly operate in.
Pakistan Bomb Blast Kills Dozens
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Around 30 people were killed in a bomb blast outside a mosque near the Afghan-Pakistan border today.
Fighting Intensifies in Marja
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Fighting has instensified today in Marja, Afghanistan on Day 6 of the joint NATO-Afghan military offensive against insurgents.
Eight American Missionaries Head Home
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Two missionaries, Laura Silsby and Charisa Coulter, are being held for questioning for a 2009 trip to Haiti.
Sadie Wins Best in Show at Westminster
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
At the Westminster dog show, a Scottish terrier known as Sadie won "Best in Show" last night at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Taliban Uses Civilians as Shields in Marja
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
It's Day 5 of the joint NATO-Afghan offensive against militants in Marja, Afghanistan.
Toyota Considers Corolla Recall
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
The carmaker hasn't figured out what's causing the problematic power-steering in Corollas yet.
Haiti's Rubble Will Take 3 Years to Clear
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Three years. That's how long Haiti's President Rene Preval is estimating it will take to clear the rubble after January's quake.
Concerns Grow Around Iran's Nuclear Program
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
The U.S., Russia and France issued a joint statement today expressing concern over Iran's plan to enrich uranium to a higher degree.
Top Taliban Commander Arrested in Pakistan
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, reportedly an associate of Osama bin Laden, is being held in Karachi.
U.S. Scales Back Military Presence in Haiti
Monday, February 15, 2010
The U.S. is scaling back its military presence in Haiti to 13,000 troops, from 20,000, according to The Associated Press.
WQXR's The Washington Report
Monday, February 15, 2010
David Sanger of The NYT talks about the Marja offensive and a new jobs proposal in the Senate.
Gunbattles Erupt in Marja, Afghanistan
Monday, February 15, 2010
Today is Day 3 of a major Afghan-NATO offensive to reclaim the Helmand city from the Taliban.
Repertory Shakespeare Comes to NYC
Friday, February 12, 2010
The NY Post's Elisabeth Vincentelli talks about the Royal Shakespeare Company's trip to NYC.