1. A two-minute standing ovation marked the end for Eliot Spitzer and the beginning for David Paterson as New York's governor. Paterson has been sworn in as the state's first black governor after Spitzer left the post amid a prostitution scandal. Th...
1.Construction crews in Manhattan have started removing piles of bricks and debris from the middle of the street after a crane split into pieces and fell on several buildings yesterday. 2.Pope Benedict has opened Holy Week with one of his strongest...
1. The National Weather Service is confirming that it was a tornado that struck Atlanta last night. Officials say the twisters winds were up to 110 miles per hour when it moved through downtown. At least 27 people were hurt, but none of the injuries...
1. President Bush says its obvious the economy is going through a tough time. He wants the country to be optimistic about the future with unemployment low, productivity high. On Wall Street, stocks tumbled, the Dow giving up about 195 points. 2. By...
1. A change at the top in New York. Lieutenant Governor David Paterson is taking over for disgraced Governor Eliot Spitzer. In a press conference, Paterson said if legislators can pass the budget on time, the state will be back on track. 2. A teenag...
1.New York Governor Eliot Spitzer is giving late-night comedians plenty of material, but in political circles no one is laughing. The State Assembly leader says if Spitzer doesn't resign over a call-girl scandal, he is ready to call for an impeachme...
1.New York could soon have a new governor. Pressure is mounting on Eliot Spitzer to resign following his alleged role in a prostitution scandal. If that does happen, this man Lieutenant Governor David Peterson would take over . 2.The head of US Cent...
1. An AP investigation finds pharmaceuticals in the drinking water of at least 41 million Americans. Scientists state the concentrations are tiny, but theyre concerned about the long-term consequences to human health. Utilities, meanwhile, insist th...
1.President Bush says he's vetoed the bill that would have banned the use of certain interrogation techniques like waterboarding. The bill provides guidelines for intelligence activities for the year. The interrogation requirement is one provision....
1. President Bush is trying to reassure Americans the country's long-term economic outlook is strong. He says it's clear the economy has slowed, but says tax rebates due out in May should help turn things around. 2. Police say they believe the stude...
