Magnitude 6.8 Earthquake Rocks Northeastern India | Video | TheBlaze.com

Magnitude 6.8 Earthquake Rocks Northeastern India | Video | TheBlaze.com: NEW DELHI (AP) — A strong earthquake hit northeastern India on Sunday near the border with Nepal and was felt over a broad area, officials said.

Obama fundraiser linked to loan program that aided Solyndra - chicagotribune.com

Obama fundraiser linked to loan program that aided Solyndra - chicagotribune.com: Reporting from Washington and Los Angeles—
The White House faced mounting political complications as a second top fundraiser for President Obama was linked to a federal loan guarantee program that backed a now-bankrupt Silicon Valley solar energy company, and as two California lawmakers called for investigations of a state tax break granted to the firm.

News from The Associated Press

News from The Associated Press: WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is expected to seek a new base tax rate for the wealthy to ensure that millionaires pay at least at the same percentage as middle income taxpayers.

RENO, Nev. (AP) -- The scene of a Reno air race crash that killed nine people reveals the violence of the plane's missile-like impact - a crater in the tarmac roughly 3 feet deep and 8 feet across with debris spread out over more than an acre.

For Palestinians, U.N. Is Best Chance to Change Conflict’s Dynamics - NYTimes.com

For Palestinians, U.N. Is Best Chance to Change Conflict’s Dynamics - NYTimes.com: RAMALLAH, West Bank — The Palestinian decision to apply for full United Nations membership at the Security Council, announced Friday by President Mahmoud Abbas, was the most viable of the only options possible: surrender, return to violence or appeal to the international community, a senior Palestinian official said Saturday.