Raising retirement age hurts poor, low-income workers
WASHINGTON - Raising the retirement age for Social Security would disproportionately hurt low-income workers and minorities, and increase disability claims by older people unable to work, government auditors told Congress. More »
Rangel censure specter draws sadness, scorn in NY
NEW YORK - The prospect of a public scolding in Washington for Rep. Charles Rangel over ethics violations has drawn both sadness and scorn in his Harlem neighborhood ... More »
TSA chief says no change in screening policy
WASHINGTON - Air travelers buoyed by President Barack Obama's request for his national security team to consider less intrusive airport screenings shouldn't expect anything different at airports soon. More »
Fidel Castro is happy with direction of Cuba
HAVANA - Fidel Castro says he is happy with the direction Cuba is taking under the leadership of his brother Raul, his most explicit remarks to date about the sweeping economic changes the country is undergoing. More »
