Jan 28

Obama urges repeal of ban on open gays in military (AP)

AP – President Barack Obama is urging Congress to repeal the ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the military, but Democratic allies and Republican opponents alike are criticizing his approach. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 28

Where to hold 9/11 trial? Not in NYC, some say (AP)

AP – Where should the men accused of planning the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks be tried? Not here, say New York City business and community leaders whose list of alternatives includes military bases, federal prisons and a 172-acre island in New York Harbor. Read the rest of this entry »