Dec 30th, 2008 · Embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich is expected to name former Illinois attorney general Roland Burris as his pick to fill Barack Obama's seat in the U.S. Senate, setting up a challenge with congressional leaders who have already said they plan to reject anyone the governor picks, the Associated Press is reporting.
Dec 18th, 2008 · Violent protests are continuing in Greece two weeks police shot and killed a teenager. Riot police have clashed with rock-throwing demonstrators in central Athens. Christmas shoppers and people in cafes sought cover. Derek Gatopolous, a reporter for The Associated Press, offers his insight.
Sep 18th, 2008 · The man who engineered President Bush's victories is offering his view of this campaign. Karl Rove tells the Associated Press that Sarah Palin's extreme celebrity won't last until the election. He still praises the choice, and also says John McCain's demeanor has improved. Back in 2000, the campaign against McCain included questions about his fierce temper. Now Rove says McCain is calmer than in 2000, when he was "a little bit of a hothead."
Sep 14th, 2008 · Each answer is a familiar two-word phrase in which the first word ends in R-E and the second word starts with C. For example, if the clue is "text that comes from the Associated Press or Reuters," the answer would be "wire copy."
Jun 12th, 2008 · Experts are announcing the death of the midsize SUV. High fuel prices are the reason. The Associated Press quotes one expert brilliantly mixing metaphors, saying of the big vehicles: "They're dinosaurs. Put a fork in them."
May 8th, 2008 · Conditions are worsening in Myanmar as hungry survivors wait among the dead for help after a huge cyclone hit the Southeast Asian nation over the weekend. The top U.S. diplomat in the country told the Associated Press that the death toll could rise as high as 100,000, from the official tally of 22,500. Host Renee Montagne talks with Shari Villarosa, U.S. charge d'affairs in Yangon, Myanmar, for the latest developments.
Apr 15th, 2008 · All three major party contenders for president gave speeches in high-profile venues Monday. Barack Obama and John McCain made their case to the Associated Press's annual convention, while Hillary Clinton spoke to key voting groups in Pennsylvania. Obama's characterization of Pennsylvania voters as "bitter" continued to be the focus of the candidates and the media.
Mar 24th, 2008 · The Iraq war has claimed at least 4,000 American lives, according to the Associated Press. One of those Americans -- Maj. Alan Greg Rogers -- was killed in January. Rogers' cousin, Cathy Long, and best friend, Shay Hill, gathered with other extended family earlier this month to bury him at Arlington National Cemetery.