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For US, few military options to deter piracy (AP) Posted: 08 Apr 2009 05:29 PM PDT AP - The U.S. sent warships speeding to the scene. But they were hours away when the brazen pirates attacked, and the world's greatest sea power had to face the fact that it had only limited options to respond to the startling seizure of American merchant seamen.

Analysis: Hillary warned there'd be days like this (AP) Posted: 08 Apr 2009 04:25 PM PDT AP - Hillary Clinton said there would be days — and nights — like this.

US to attend group nuclear talks with Iran (AP) Posted: 08 Apr 2009 04:39 PM PDT AP - The Obama administration said Wednesday it will participate directly in group talks with Iran over its suspect nuclear program, another significant shift from President George W. Bush's policy toward a nation he labeled part of an axis of evil.

Crew member tells AP shipmate held by pirates (AP) Posted: 08 Apr 2009 12:11 PM PDT AP - A crew member aboard the vessel hijacked by pirates is telling The Associated Press that his ship mates are trying to rescue a crew member still being held.

Obama to host Seder at W.H. (Politico) Posted: 08 Apr 2009 03:36 PM PDT Politico - A year ago, Barack Obama and a dozen of his campaign staff gathered in the basement of the Sheraton in Harrisburg, Pa., for an impromptu Seder to mark the start of Passover.

Obama returns to Washington after jam-packed trip (AP) Posted: 08 Apr 2009 04:47 AM PDT AP - "There is still a lot of work to do here," President Barack Obama declared in Baghdad. He could have been talking about every stop of his jam-packed, eight-day, six-country overseas trip. Or his to-do list now that he's back in the United States.

INSIDE WASHINGTON: Pilots' views remain elusive (AP) Posted: 08 Apr 2009 01:27 PM PDT AP - Eight years after NASA began interviewing thousands of pilots about air safety and then sat on the results, a congressional investigation leaves the public no closer to learning what the now-closed project might reveal about safe skies.

Holder tells prosecutors that justice top priority (AP) Posted: 08 Apr 2009 05:28 PM PDT AP - Attorney General Eric Holder on Wednesday warned federal prosecutors of increased scrutiny in the wake of mistakes in the corruption case against former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens.

Jackson inquiry now headed to ethics panel (AP) Posted: 08 Apr 2009 05:02 PM PDT AP - Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. confirmed Wednesday that he is the subject of a preliminary inquiry from a congressional ethics board looking into his attempts to be appointed to the Senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama.

Obama chooses MADD chief to lead safety panel (AP) Posted: 08 Apr 2009 05:25 PM PDT AP - President Barack Obama has chosen a top official with Mothers Against Drunk Driving to lead a Transportation agency that oversees safety and fuel efficiency requirements for automakers.

10 Holy Cross priests object to Obama invitation (AP) Posted: 08 Apr 2009 05:29 PM PDT AP - Ten priests from the order that founded the University of Notre Dame say the school risks its "true soul" and could distance itself from the Roman Catholic Church by inviting President Barack Obama to campus next month.

Palin to raise money for Murkowski re-election bid (AP) Posted: 08 Apr 2009 05:14 PM PDT AP - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin plans to raise money for U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski's re-election campaign, a move Palin's camp says should end speculation the governor is eyeing the senator's seat.

Obama sets up formal office for healthcare reform (Reuters) Posted: 08 Apr 2009 05:10 PM PDT Reuters - President Barack Obama set up an executive office for healthcare reform at the White House on Wednesday, saying the overhaul was one of the biggest priorities for the first year of his presidency.

Parental rights: The new wedge issue (Politico) Posted: 08 Apr 2009 04:18 PM PDT Politico - If there were a recipe for creating a new conservative culture-wars issue, it might look something like this: Start with the United Nations, fold in the prospect of an expanded role for government in children’s lives, add some unfortunate court decisions, then toss in Barbara Boxer and Hillary Clinton.

Indonesia votes in general election (AFP) Posted: 08 Apr 2009 03:29 PM PDT AFP - Indonesians began voting Thursday in only the third general election since the fall of the Suharto dictatorship in 1998, in a poll that will decide who can run for president in July.

Jackson admits probe in Blago scandal (Politico) Posted: 08 Apr 2009 03:22 PM PDT Politico - Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) acknowledged Wednesday that he is the subject of an outside ethics investigation into his maneuvering for the Senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama.

Congress Sends Obama a Bill to Boost Community Service (U.S. News & World Report) Posted: 08 Apr 2009 02:27 PM PDT U.S. News & World Report - There may not be much agreement in Congress about President Obama's plans for the budget, Detroit's struggling car companies, or, well, much of the rest of the economy. But last week, a bipartisan group of lawmakers found common ground on at least one issue close to Obama's heart: the importance of community service. [See a photo gallery of President Barack Obama.]

RNC closes loop on Palin clothes (Politico) Posted: 08 Apr 2009 02:21 PM PDT Politico - Closing a loop on the campaign finance side of the Sarah Palin clothes saga, the Republican National Committee late last month filed an amended report detailing exactly which disbursements were clothing purchases for the Republican vice presidential candidate and her family.

Outside Palin defense fund questioned (Politico) Posted: 08 Apr 2009 02:07 PM PDT Politico - The conservative group Free American Citizens has created a questionable legal defense fund for Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, apparently to raise money off her popularity.

Obama phones UNC coach, offers congratulations (AP) Posted: 08 Apr 2009 01:41 PM PDT AP - President Barack Obama has called University of North Carolina basketball coach Roy Williams to congratulate the Tar Heels on their NCAA championship.

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