Female WWII aviators honored with gold medal (AP)

AP - They flew planes during World War II but weren't considered "real" military pilots. No flags were draped over their coffins when they died on duty. And when their service ended, they had to pay their own bus fare home.

Obama renews backing of earthquake-stricken Haiti (AP)

AP - President Barack Obama on Wednesday renewed America's commitment to the recovery and reconstruction of earthquake-devastated Haiti, telling visiting President Rene Preval he knows the crisis has not passed.

Turkish officials lower quake death toll to 41 (AP)

AP - Turkish officials on Wednesday lowered the death toll in this week's magnitude 6 earthquake from 51 to 41.

Roberts: Scene at State of Union 'very troubling' (AP)

AP - U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts said Tuesday the scene at President Barack Obama's first State of the Union address was "very troubling" and that the annual speech to Congress has "degenerated into a political pep rally."

Obama stages populist battle on health reform (AFP)

AFP - A fired-up President Barack Obama has turned his populist ire from Wall Street to the insurance sector as he sought to rally support for a last-ditch bid to pass a historic health care overhaul bill.

Obama stages populist battle on health reform (AFP)

AFP - A fired-up President Barack Obama has turned his populist ire from Wall Street to the insurance sector as he sought to rally support for a last-ditch bid to pass a historic health care overhaul bill.

Obama pitches health plan in spirited appearance (AP)

AP - Stirring memories of his campaign for the White House, President Barack Obama made a spirited, shirt-sleeved appeal for passage of long-stalled health care changes Monday as Democratic congressional leaders worked behind the scenes on legislation they hope can quickly gain passage.

Anti-gay protestors under Supreme Court scrutiny (AFP)

AFP - The US Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether vitriolic anti-gay protestors who picket the funerals of US soldiers are protected by free speech laws.

Stupak: Health bill abortion fight can be resolved (AP)

AP - Prospects are good for resolving a dispute over abortion that has led some House Democrats to threaten to withhold support of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, a key Michigan Democrat said Monday.

Obama pitches health plan in spirited appearance (AP)

AP - Stirring memories of his campaign for the White House, President Barack Obama made a spirited, shirt-sleeved appeal for passage of long-stalled health care changes Monday as Democratic congressional leaders worked behind the scenes on legislation they hope can quickly gain passage.

Obama targets insurers, sells reform plan (Reuters)

Reuters - President Barack Obama launched a sharp attack on health insurers on Monday and called on his fellow Democrats to rise above politics and pass a healthcare overhaul in the next few weeks.

Obama still wants US trial for some Gitmo suspects (AP)

AP - White House aides are increasingly convinced that accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed will never face trial in a civilian court and are trying to cut a deal that would still transfer Guantanamo Bay terrorism suspects to the U.S., where many would faces criminal charges, a senior administration official said Monday.

Northrop drops out of tanker competition (AP)

AP - Northrop Grumman Corp. announced Monday that it won't compete against Boeing Co. for a $35 billion contract to build refueling tankers for the Air Force because Northrop doesn't think it can win.

Obama tells voters to push Congress for health care (McClatchy Newspapers)

McClatchy Newspapers - GLENSIDE, Pa. — President Barack Obama took his pitch for health care legislation on the road Monday, urging voters in suburban Philadelphia to make their voices heard above the political echo chamber in Washington and demand an up-or-down vote now in Congress.