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Israel, Palestinians Agree To Indirect Talks
Israel and the Palestinians agreed to begin indirect, American-brokered talks, the U.S. Mideast envoy announced Monday — ending a 14-month deadlock in peacemaking and...
U.S. Senate Approves Measure Encouraging Relief of Haiti Debt
The U.S. Senate approved legislation to encourage canceling Haiti’s $1 billion debt to international organizations. Passed without objection, the legislation directs the Obama...
U.S. Unveils $2.2 Billion Great Lakes Fix
The Obama administration has developed a five-year blueprint for rescuing the Great Lakes, a sprawling ecosystem plagued by toxic contamination and invasive species. ...
On Stimulus Bill Anniversary, All Signs Point Up – Even Jobs
One year ago President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, otherwise known as the Stimulus Bill. According to economists...
Bo In the Snow (White House Photo)
Bo, the Obama family dog, plays in the snow in the Rose Garden of the White House, in this official White House Photo by...
More Good News on the Economy, And This Time, Jobs
Economists are reacting to the new jobs report saying the fall in the unemployment rate is legitimate good news, while President Obama calls...
U.S. Unveils Plan to Help Afghan Women Build Better Lives
Empowering women is critical to improving life in Afghanistan and key to a brighter future there. Last week the Obama administration unveiled a plan...
US to Invest $8 Billion in High Speed Rail
President Obama announced the dedication yesterday of $8 billion in federal stimulus investments to jump-start American high-speed rail and improve existing rail lines...
Football Fans Deliver Deluge of Donations via Text Message
As of late Sunday, the American Red Cross had received 2.2 million text messages pledging $10 each for a whopping total of $22...
Sierra Club List of Successes in 2009
The Sierra Club, its volunteers, supporters, and petitions, helped demand progress in conservation policies across the U.S. in 2009. Here are some of...
Will Smith’s Family Auctions Art to Help Feed Hungry in Haiti
Hollywood actor Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith are raising funds to help the United Nations World Food Program tackle hunger in...
Top Ten Good News Stories of 2009
Despite what may be your immediate impression of 2009, overall it was a great year. Looking back, one can be grateful that the economy...
US Mandates Shorter Airline Delays on Tarmac With Food and Water Included
Responding to horror stories of stranded travelers, the Obama Administration yesterday established a 3-hour time limit for airline passengers to be delayed on the...
De Niro, Springsteen Given Kennedy Center Honors (Video)
Actor Robert De Niro and rocker Bruce Springsteen were both lauded at the Kennedy Center Honors Sunday at a black-tie gala in Washington...
Civilian Experts on Farming and Governance Will Expand U.S. Commitments to Afghanistan, Pakistan
Even after U.S. forces have left Afghanistan, an army of U.S. civilians will remain to help the country build its democratic institutions and restore...
US to Lift Ban on HIV-Positive Travelers
Today is World AIDS Day, and I just found this good news item about the US dropping its travel ban on people with...
White House Considering Cash for Caulkers Program
The highly visible success of the stimulus program known as cash-for-clunkers induced a boom in vehicle sales this summer that clearly would not have...
Japan Pledges $5 Billion to Rebuild Afghanistan
Japan pledged this week to provide $5 billion in aid to Afghanistan over the next five years to and to speed the delivery of...
US Scientists Visit Cuba for `Science Diplomacy’
Eight American scientists, including Nobel laureate in chemistry Peter Agre, are in Havana to engage in 'science diplomacy,' reported the AP. The...
Wounded Vets Shoot Hoops at the White House (Inspiring Video)
The President hosted a remarkable group of wounded veterans a few weeks ago on the White House basketball court. These "Wounded Warriors" from...