President Obama vowed in his State of the Union address to sidestep Congress “whenever and wherever” necessary to narrow economic disparities.
Obama vows to flex presidential powers in speech
Justin Bieber’s arrest latest sign of trouble
Police say they arrested a bleary-eyed Bieber — smelling of alcohol — after officers saw him drag-racing before dawn on a palm-lined residential street.
Lawmakers say Obama surveillance idea won’t work
Leaders of Congress’ intelligence committees pushed back against the idea that the government should cede control of how Americans’ phone records are stored.
St. Paul march, ceremony to mark King holiday
Most of Minnesota’s most prominent politicians are participating in a St. Paul celebration in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Israel says its final farewell to Ariel Sharon
Israel said its last farewell to the late Ariel Sharon on Monday with a state ceremony outside the parliament building.
Globes leader ‘American Hustle’ gets Oscar boost
Benefiting the most from Sunday night’s Globes, David O. Russell’s con caper locked in best comedy, best actress (Amy Adams) and best supporting actress (Jennifer Lawrence).
Skiing star Lindsey Vonn out of Sochi Olympics
Expected to be one of the biggest stars at the upcoming Games, Vonn announced Tuesday she won’t be able to race in Russia.
Polar air blamed for 21 deaths nationwide
Fountains froze over, a 200-foot Ferris wheel in Atlanta shut down, and Southerners had to dig out winter coats, hats and gloves they almost never have to use.
Nelson Mandela, 20th century colossus, dies at 95
Nelson Mandela, who became one of the world’s most beloved statesmen and a colossus of the 20th century when he emerged from 27 years in prison to negotiate an end to white minority rule in South Africa, has died. He was 95.
Students say govt. shutdown hasn’t reached St.Thomas yet
The effects of the first federal government shutdown in 17 years haven’t caught up with St. Thomas students yet.
13 killed in Washington Navy Yard shooting
A former Navy reservist went on a shooting rampage Monday inside a building at the heavily secured Washington Navy Yard.
Teen guilty of murdering Georgia baby in stroller
The man was convicted of murder despite the defense’s attempt to cast guilt upon several others, including the child’s parents. (www.newsone.com)
Scant foreign support for US strikes on Syria
So far, only France has indicated it would join a U.S. strike on Syria.
Momentum grows for action against Syria
The U.S. and France said they are in position for a strike.
March for King’s dream: ‘Task is not done’
Tens of thousands of people marched to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on Saturday, commemorating the 50th anniversary of King’s famous speech.