Even as the North Koreans tested four more missiles this week, the
White House said Thursday that tough new United Nations sanctions are
showing signs of working. MISSILES:North Korea starts the fireworks early
The House’s online posting of lawmakers' expenditures has been delayed because of fears of overloading the House communication systems
and unprepared staff.
Embattled South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford (R) did not use state money
to carry on an affair with a woman in Argentina, the State Law
Enforcement Division said Thursday.
Just days after U.S. troops pulled out of Iraqi cities, Vice President
Biden landed in Iraq to begin work on encouraging political
reconciliation as violence continues.
Senate Democrats on Thursday unveiled their plans to create a government-run public
health insurance option and require most employers to provide
healthcare benefits to their workers.
North Korea kicks off fireworks with missile tests
By Bridget Johnson
Posted: 07/02/09 10:01 AM [ET]
North Korea started the fireworks early by test-firing four
short-range, surface-to-ship missiles on Thursday in a defiant gesture
that could be followed by mid-range tests in just days.