Exclusive: Russia backs Annan idea of Syria unity government: envoys
UNITED NATIONS - Russia and other big powers have told mediator Kofi Annan that they support his idea of a Syrian national unity cabinet that could include government and opposition members but would exclude those whose participation would undermine it, envoys said on Wednesday.
Colorado wildfire expands viciously, Obama plans visit
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Firefighters struggled on Wednesday to beat back a wildfire raging at the edge of Colorado Springs that doubled in size overnight, forced more than 32,000 people from their homes and was nipping at the edges of the U.S. Air Force Academy. | Video
Google unveils tablet to take on Apple, Amazon
SAN FRANCISCO - Google took the wraps off its first tablet computer, looking to replicate its smartphone success in the tablet market despite tough competition from Apple, Microsoft and Amazon. Full Article | Video
Old rivalries dog Romney foreign policy team
WASHINGTON - Little more than four months before the election, Republican hopeful Mitt Romney's foreign policy team is facing the same kind of internal rivalries that dogged the administrations of Ronald Reagan and both George Bushes. Full Article
FDA approves obesity drug; first in 13 years
U.S. health regulators approved Arena Pharmaceuticals pill to treat obesity, making it the first new weight-loss drug in 13 years as public health advocates push for new solutions to the nation's growing obesity epidemic. Full Article
Anti-tax pledge creator says oath is strong
WASHINGTON - Grover Norquist, the man dubbed by many the most powerful Republican in Washington, said that his anti-tax oath is alive and well despite recent opposition from senior figures in the party. Full Article
The Made-in-China CEO
A new breed of Chinese CEO has sprung up in the wake of China’s economic reforms since the 1990s. Entrepreneurial CEOs in China are keen to innovate and seize opportunity, eager to leave a legacy, and legendary for their tenacity. Full Article
A stroll for Hollande and Merkel on Elysee Palace grounds
June 27 - French President Francois Hollande, German Chancellor Angela Merkel walk in Elysee Palace grounds ahead of pre-summit meeting. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
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NATO's fragile supply route
NATO forces in Afghanistan get most of their supplies from a fragile and frequently-attacked route from Pakistan.
A German exit from the euro could be relatively easy
It might not be painless, but removing Germany from the euro would not threaten the EU's existence. For the rest of Europe, a euro without Germany would be feasible and even attractive. Pressuring Germany to leave the euro need not be an empty threat. Commentary
Democracy doesn’t make miracles for Greece or Egypt
Don’t expect much from the governments of Mursi and Samaras. While the elections went as well as they could go, nothing fundamental has changed about the pickle both nations are in. Both leaders need fixes that appear to be outside of their control. Commentary
Both sides are losing the austerity fight
Neither stimulus nor austerity seems to work as predicted. The U.S. has tried stimulus and the UK austerity, but the results in both countries have been disappointing. More of one or the other might work, but it increasingly looks a different approach will be needed to end the Lesser Depression. Full Article
Why leaks are good for you
Critics maintain that recent national-security leaks damage the country and are designed to enhance the president's reputation in an election year. But as often as not, leaks are a vital way of having an urgently needed policy debate. Commentary
50 years after Silent Spring: What would Rachel Carson say?
Rachel Carson's legacy looms huge today. Many people have the impression that climate disruption is the worst environmental problem humanity faces, and indeed, its consequences may be catastrophic. But the spread of toxic chemicals from pole to pole may be the dark horse in the race Commentary
The tax man who could change the 2012 campaign
Could an IRS bureaucrat change the dynamic of campaign spending with a ruling about how some tax-exempt groups spend their money? Commentary
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Pelosi: 50-50 odds of Democrats retaking the House
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says the Democrats' drive to win 25 seats and retake the House of Representatives has even odds of success, but Republican money pouring into tight races will make it a steep climb. Video
Do election laws encourage attack ads in campaigns?
The ratio of negative to positive ads may not differ substantially from previous election cycles, but two factors are likely to make 2012 seem nastier: the volume of advertising that will run in key states, and the rise of Super PACs along with their nonprofit sister groups, campaign officials say. Full Article | Related Story
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