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Obama Talks About Sex Scandal, Fiscal Cliff, Libya, Romney & More!

Obama Talks About Sex Scandal, Fiscal Cliff, Libya, Romney & More!
UPDATE: President Barack Obama says the economy cannot afford a tax increase on all Americans. He's calling on congressional Republicans to support an extension of existing tax rates for households earning $250,000 or less. Obama says he is confident that he and Congress can reach an agreement

Interior secretary apologizes for reporter threat

Interior secretary apologizes for reporter threat
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar apologized Wednesday for threatening to punch a Colorado reporter who asked him about problems with the government's wild horse program at a campaign event. Salazar called Dave Philipps, a reporter with The Gazette of Colorado

US retail sales drop 0.3 percent in October

US retail sales drop 0.3 percent in October
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABERAP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans cut back on spending at retail businesses in October, an indication that some remain cautious about the economic outlook. Superstorm Sandy also depressed car sales and slowed business in the Northeast at the end of the

Obama presses GOP on taxing rich to avert 'cliff'

Obama presses GOP on taxing rich to avert 'cliff'
By DAVID ESPOAP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama challenged congressional Republicans Wednesday to let taxes rise on the wealthiest Americans on both economic and political grounds, noting he campaigned successfully for re-election on the point and contending it

Obama presses GOP on taxing rich to avert 'cliff'

Obama presses GOP on taxing rich to avert 'cliff'
By DAVID ESPOAP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama challenged congressional Republicans Wednesday to let taxes rise on the wealthiest Americans on both economic and political grounds, noting he campaigned successfully for re-election on the point and contending it

Obama presses GOP on taxing rich to avert 'cliff'

Obama presses GOP on taxing rich to avert 'cliff'
By DAVID ESPOAP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama challenged congressional Republicans Wednesday to let taxes rise on the wealthiest Americans on both economic and political grounds, noting he campaigned successfully for re-election on the point and contending it

Asia stocks up after successful Greek bond auction

Asia stocks up after successful Greek bond auction
By PAMELA SAMPSONAP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) - Asian stock markets edged higher Wednesday as the threat of an imminent meltdown in debt-swamped Greece receded. Greece held a sale of short-term treasury bills Tuesday that will help it make a crucial debt repayment at the end of the week.

Asia stocks up after successful Greek bond auction

Asia stocks up after successful Greek bond auction
By PAMELA SAMPSONAP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) - Asian stock markets edged higher Wednesday as the threat of an imminent meltdown in debt-swamped Greece receded. Greece held a sale of short-term treasury bills Tuesday that will help it make a crucial debt repayment at the end of the week.

Israel prepares new missile defense system

Israel prepares new missile defense system
By LAUREN E. BOHNAssociated Press CARMIEL, Israel (AP) - Israel's newest missile defense system, designed to provide another layer of protection against enemy fire, is on schedule for deployment in 2014, defense officials said Tuesday. The "David's Sling" system, named after the famous

Reward Offered For Information In Shooting That Killed Family Dog And A Fawn

Reward Offered For Information In Shooting That Killed Family Dog And A Fawn
KHQ.COM - The Humane Society of the United States and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for illegally killing a dog and a deer in Newman Lake,