Mar 7th, 2010 · The arrest of Adam Gadahn is a major victory in the U.S.-led battle against al-Qaida and will be taken as a sign that Pakistan is cooperating more fully with Washington. It follows the recent detentions of several Afghan Taliban commanders in Karachi.
Feb 24th, 2010 · The U.S. men's hockey team has earned an improbable place in the semifinals at the Vancouver Olympics. The 2-0 victory over the Swiss moves the Americans within two wins of their first men's hockey gold medal in 30 years.
Feb 23rd, 2010 · Five Republicans joined Democrats to push a bipartisan jobs bill past a GOP filibuster and on to a final vote Wednesday. It's a much-needed victory for President Obama — even though the measure is seen as giving only a modest boost on hiring. The Senate's newest Republican, Scott Brown of Massachusetts, was among those breaking ranks.
Feb 23rd, 2010 · Five Republican Senators joined Democrats to push a bipartisan jobs bill past a GOP filibuster, and on to a final vote Wednesday. It's a much-needed victory for President Obama — even though the measure is seen as giving only a modest boost on hiring. The Senate's newest Republican, Scott Brown of Massachusetts, was among those breaking ranks.
Feb 17th, 2010 · Snowboarder Shaun White defended his Olympic title in men's halfpipe, defeating Finland's Peetu Piiroinen to give the United States its third gold medal of the day. White secured the win on his first run Wednesday night without trying his signature trick, the Double McTwist 1260, then did it on his victory lap.
Feb 8th, 2010 · Russia-friendly candidate Viktor Yanukovych held a narrow lead Monday in a presidential election that seemed likely to spawn a court challenge from his opponent. There was no sign, however, that Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko was following up on her vow to bring protesters onto the streets in the event of defeat.
Feb 7th, 2010 · One thing football fans hear over and over again is that a team must run in order to be successful. You can't win in the NFL, TV experts still say, without a ground game. But that doesn't seem to be the case in the Super Bowl, and it doesn't seem to be the case overall in the NFL. NPR's Mike Pesca discusses the decline of the run as a means to victory.
Feb 4th, 2010 · Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick certified the results of Republican Scott Brown's upset victory in the Senate election. The move clears the way for Brown to be sworn in.