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    May 22, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  1. GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian markets sell off on Bernanke remarks, China PMI

    Reuters
    * JGBs dive, 10-year JGB yield hits highest since April 2012 * Dollar index hits highest level since July 2010 * Asian shares down after China HSBC flash PMI, credit spreads wider By Masayuki Kitano and Hideyuki Sano SINGAPORE, May 23 (Reuters) -...

    Tags: Japan, Nikkei, Ben Bernanke, Marketing, Federal Reserve

    2. May 23, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Finally, Obama breaks his silence on drones

    Over the last four years, there has been a strange irony. One of the greatest speakers of our era has largely kept silent about one of the signature aspects of his presidency.
    Over the last four years, there has been a strange irony. One of the greatest speakers of our era has largely kept silent about one of the signature aspects of his presidency. Under President Obama's leadership, U.S. civilian intelligence agencies...

    Tags: September 11, 2001 Attacks, Elections, Central Intelligence Agency, John O. Brennan, Pakistan

    3. May 22, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  3. Government killed four Americans in drone strikes

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government formally acknowledged for the first time on Wednesday that it had killed four Americans, including militant cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, who died in drone strikes in Yemen and Pakistan.
    Reuters
    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government formally acknowledged for the first time on Wednesday that it had killed four Americans, including militant cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, who died in drone strikes in Yemen and Pakistan. Attorney General Eric Holder...

    Tags: Eric Holder, Yemen, Central Intelligence Agency, Anwar al-Awlaki, U.S. Department of Defense

    4. May 22, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  4. Army sergeant accused of videotaping female cadets

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An Army sergeant at the Military Academy has been accused of videotaping female cadets in the showers a West Point, a defense official said on Wednesday, the latest in a series of sex-related incidents that has rocked the armed forces.
    Reuters
    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An Army sergeant at the Military Academy has been accused of videotaping female cadets in the showers a West Point, a defense official said on Wednesday, the latest in a series of sex-related incidents that has rocked the armed...

    Tags: Sex Crimes, Fort Hood (military base), Wars and Interventions, Dick Durbin, Trials

    5. May 22, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Fourth American fatality by U.S. drones disclosed

    WASHINGTON — As President Obama prepared to deliver a major speech on national security Thursday, his administration acknowledged for the first time that it had killed four U.S. citizens — one more than previously known — in drone missile strikes in Yemen and Pakistan.
    WASHINGTON — As President Obama prepared to deliver a major speech on national security Thursday, his administration acknowledged for the first time that it had killed four U.S. citizens — one more than previously known — in drone...

    Tags: Yemen, Elections, Queens (New York City), Central Intelligence Agency, Jihad

    6. May 22, 2013 |Story| Allentown Morning Call

  6. GOP committed to obstruction anyway

    The answer is "no" for three reasons. First, Republicans never had any intention of letting the president have any legislative "wins." Sen. Toomey made that clear after his party refused to support his bipartisan bill for more background checks for gun...

    Tags: Health Insurance Cost, Macungie, Elections, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Republican Party

    7. May 22, 2013 |Story| Allentown Morning Call

  7. Explanations needed

    I do not see how Obama can be an effective president until he and others in his administration come clean with Congress and the American people. It will be extremely difficult for him to promote any of his second-term agenda until we receive answers to...

    Tags: U.S. Department of State, Immigration, Jay Carney, Labor Legislation, South Whitehall Township

    8. May 22, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Key IRS official refuses to testify

    <span class="runtimeTopic">WASHINGTON</span> &mdash; In a contentious climax Wednesday to a series of congressional hearings, Lois Lerner, a key IRS manager, invoked her right to not testify about the agency's targeting of conservative groups, igniting howls from Republicans and sparking a threat to bring her back for another round.
    WASHINGTON — In a contentious climax Wednesday to a series of congressional hearings, Lois Lerner, a key IRS manager, invoked her right to not testify about the agency's targeting of conservative groups, igniting howls from Republicans and...

    Tags: Jay Carney, Tea Party Movement, Parties and Movements, Georgetown, White House

    9. May 22, 2013 |Story| Daily American

  9. Final Route 219 permit in place

    The final permit for the long-awaited Route 219 four-lane extension from Somerset to Meyersdale has been approved.
    The final permit for the long-awaited Route 219 four-lane extension from Somerset to Meyersdale has been approved. U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Hollidaysburg, made the announcement Wednesday saying construction of the 11-mile project is set to begin late...

    Tags: Environmental Cleanup, Environmental Issues, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army, Environmental Politics

    10. May 22, 2013 |Blog| Autoblog.com

  10. Tesla pays back $465M DOE loan, Musk says 'I hope we did you proud'

    Autoblog.com
    Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Tesla Motors, Legislation and Policy We're willing to bet there are bottles of champagne popping all the way from Washington, DC to Palo Alto, CA today with the announcement that Tesla Motors has, as suspected, paid off the...
    11. May 22, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  11. Exclusive: Mexico says mine industry investment could rise a bit through 2018

    Reuters
    MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico sees total mining investment between 2013-2018 of at least $25 billion, holding steady or rising slightly from the previous six years despite the prospect of less favorable metals prices, Mexico's top government mining...

    Tags: National Government, Government, Investments, Petroleum Industry, Mining

    12. May 22, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. John McCain: Cable TV, the right way

    America's 100 million cable and satellite subscribers are forced to pay ever-higher bills for a growing number of channels they do not watch. The American people are being ripped off.
    America's 100 million cable and satellite subscribers are forced to pay ever-higher bills for a growing number of channels they do not watch. The American people are being ripped off. Meanwhile, services such as iTunes and Netflix have led a...

    Tags: Satellite Technology, Consumers, NBC (tv network), ABC (tv network), John McCain

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