Chile was ready for quake, Haiti wasn't
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - The earthquake in Chile was far stronger than the one that struck Haiti last month - yet the death toll in this Caribbean nation is magnitudes higher. The reasons are simple. Chile is wealthier and infinitely better prepared, with strict building codes, robust emergency response and a long history of handling seismic catastrophes. No living Haitian had experienced a quake at home when the Jan. 12 disaster crumbled their poorly constructed buildings. More »
Jordan faces challenges in owning the Bobcats
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Michael Jordan's drive and immense physical talent made him an NBA superstar. His stardom and shrewdness helped him make millions in business. His latest venture will test his talents and skills like no other. More »
No accord at health debate; Dems to try last push
WASHINGTON - Giving no ground, Pres. Barack Obama and Republican leaders fought forcefully for their competing visions of historic health care reform last week in an exhausting, often-testy live-on-TV debate. Far from any accord, Obama signaled the Democrats were prepared to push ahead for an all-or-nothing congressional vote. More »
Obama seeks money, interventions to stem dropouts
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama took aim Monday at the nation?s school dropout epidemic, proposing $900 million to states and education districts that agree to drastically change or even shutter their worst performing schools. Obama?s move comes as many schools continue to struggle to get children to graduation, a profound problem in a rich, powerful nation. Only about 70 percent of entering high school freshmen go on to graduate. The problem affects blacks and Latinos at particularly high rates. More »
