

By H. Leighton Steward
Fantasy replaces reality in Obama's green economy

The initial U.S. troop withdrawals from Afghanistan in July probably will include combat as well as support forces, the top U.S. commander there told a House committee on Wednesday.

Three months after abortion nearly derailed President Obama's health care bill, the hot-button issue is back before Congress with an amendment to the Senate's defense policy bill that would end the military's long-established ban on allowing abortions in its overseas hospitals.
"I think it is understandable that the American people could be frustrated that we've been at this for 10 years and, you know, we haven't won yet," he said.
He acknowledged the growing opposition.

By Patrice Hill - The Washington Times
Nicholas Rastenis has been through the wringer.

By Tim Devaney - The Washington Times
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich hinted Sunday that if rival Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney ...

By Manuel Valdes - Associated Press
Three skiers were killed Sunday when an avalanche swept them about a quarter-mile down an ...