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Reynolds' 'Lantern' has low-beam debut of $52.7M
June 19, 2011 12:09 PM
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Ryan Reynolds is the latest superhero to rule the weekend box office. Reynolds' "Green Lantern" debuted at No. 1 with $52.7 million, a fair but unremarkable opening stacked up against other comic-book adaptations. "Green Lantern" brought up the rear among superhero movies to open so... more » -
Benghazi under attack as UN coalition plans response
March 19, 2011 10:02 AM
BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) - As world leaders meet in Paris to decide what action to take in Libya, Moammar Gadhafi's troops are attacking the city at the heart of the 5-week-old uprising against him. A resident says tanks are moving into Benghazi, followed by ground troops. Rebels are setting up... more » -
Taylor, others sworn into office in Pueblo County
January 11, 2011 2:45 PM
Seven elected officials were sworn into office this morning in Pueblo County. The event was scheduled to take place on the steps of the county courthouse, but the bone chilling temperatures forced the event indoors. Those officially sworn into office were Sheriff Kirk Taylor, County Coroner James Kramer, Clerk... more » -
Looking for partners to handle a big year
August 26, 2010 9:14 PM
Fort Carson's population is growing and deployment cycles look to be continuing. That's what Fort Carson's Commanding General, Major General David Perkins, told a packed room at the Antlers Hilton in downtown Colorado Springs Thursday evening. Col. Robert McLaughlin, garrison commander for Fort Carson, says 2010 will see the... more » -
Obama to Hill leaders: No litmus tests on abortion
April 21, 2010 1:57 PM
President Barack Obama says there won't be any "litmus tests" for a Supreme Court nominee, but he wants someone who recognizes individual aspirations, and "that includes women's rights." The president said he was confident the Senate would offer a smooth, civil and thoughtful confirmation process for his eventual choice.... more » -
House Democrats ban earmarks to corporations
March 10, 2010 11:30 AM
House Democratic leaders have announced that they will ban the much-criticized practice of using annual spending bills to direct pet projects to for-profit companies that often return the favor with campaign contributions. The announcement comes as their GOP rivals are weighing giving up so-called earmarks altogether in an election-year... more » -
Deal to protect famed Utah canyon signed
January 5, 2010 3:46 PM
An agreement meant to protect a central Utah canyon rich with ancient American Indian art while allowing for nearby mineral development has been struck. The unusual pact governing Nine Mile Canyon was signed at the Utah Capitol on Tuesday by federal and state agencies, conservation and archaeology groups, tribal leaders... more » -
U.S., Japanese leaders meet in Tokyo
November 13, 2009 9:02 AM
President Barack Obama has been meeting with Japan's new prime minister. Obama arrived in Tokyo earlier today on a trip aimed at shoring up ties with Japan. The country's new leader came to power calling for a more equal partnership with Washington. Obama and Yukio Hatoyama will be holding a... more » -
Obama: leaders united, confident after bringing economy out of crisis
September 26, 2009 7:46 AM
President Barack Obama says world leaders are "confident and united" as they forge ahead with efforts to fix a malfunctioning global economic system and head off future financial meltdowns. At the conclusion of a two-day summit of the world's 20 top economies in Pittsburgh, Obama says the actions the leaders... more »
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