Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:01 p.m.
Funding Halted For Virtual Fence On Mexico Border
Technical glitches and delays have put the virtual fence in jeopardy. The fence was supposed to monitor most of the 2,000-mile southern U.S. border by 2011 but now covers only a portion of Arizona's boundary with Mexico. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said funds will be frozen until a reassessment of the project can be completed.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 1:51 p.m.
Holder Says Bin Laden Won't Be Captured Alive
The attorney general told a House subcommittee the al-Qaida leader would never appear in an American courtroom because the possibility that he would be caught alive is "infinitesimal." In testimony Tuesday, he rejected criticism from GOP lawmakers who contend it is too dangerous to put terror suspects on trial in federal civilian courts as Holder has proposed.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 1:00 p.m.
The Real Problem With Earmarks And Congress
ANALYSIS: Despite all the talk about eliminating earmarks, don't bet on its happening. Earmarks come close to the basic notion of representative government: We want to know what our lawmaker has done for us lately.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:56 p.m.
Plane Making Emergency Landing Hits, Kills Jogger
Robert Gary Jones, 38, died instantly when he was hit by the single-engine plane on Hilton Head Beach in South Carolina. The plane had lost its propeller, and the pilot's vision was blocked by oil on the windshield. The coroner said Jones apparently did not see or hear the plane, which was "basically gliding."
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:42 p.m.
Novel Health Plans Try To Help Uninsured
Gold Dust Saloon owner Ruth McDonald uses an innovative "three share" model to provide health coverage for her workers. The restaurant is one of 30 employers in a Colorado program that provides low-cost coverage to small businesses.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:26 p.m.
Honda Recalls 410,000 Vehicles For Brake Problems
Honda said over time, brake pedals can feel "soft" and must be pressed closer to the floor to stop the vehicles. Left unrepaired, the problem could cause loss of braking power and possibly a crash. The recall includes 344,000 Odysseys and 68,000 Elements from the 2007 and 2008 model years.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:02 p.m.
Finding A Home For The Homeless' Belongings
Cities have taken various approaches to dealing with property left out in public by the homeless. Many seize and destroy it, but some are trying to find ways to store and protect it.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 2:15 p.m.
U.S. Youth Likely To Face Greater Health Issues
Anti-smoking campaigns have had success reducing smoking, and since the 1990s smoking among youth has also declined. However, public health messages about exercise and healthy eating don't seem to be having an effect yet. Kids are developing adult diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:00 p.m.
Democrats Weigh Obscure Tactic To Pass Health Care
Democrats are exploring a tricky procedure called "deeming" to speed up passage of health care legislation. The move would allow the House to pass the Senate health bill without a separate and distinct vote on it.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:00 p.m.
Tea Party Activists Rally Against Health Care
Tea Party activists held a rally Tuesday on Capitol Hill to kill the health care measure House Democrats hope to pass this week. They called their rally Code Red for Health Care, and hoped their voices would help stall the bill.
