CHICAGO, Dec. 18, 2008 (Reuters) — U.S. President-elect Barack Obama on Thursday moved to put his stamp on the Federal Reserve with the choice of law professor Daniel Tarullo for a seat on the central bank's board in what could be the beginning of a wider overhaul. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2008 (Reuters) — President-elect Barack Obama has chosen retired Navy Adm. Dennis Blair as the top U.S. intelligence official and could make an announcement as early as Friday, a source familiar with the nomination said on Thursday. ... > full story
BRASILIA, Dec. 18, 2008 (Reuters) — Cuban President Raul Castro proposed on Thursday a swap of prisoners with the United States as a goodwill "gesture" to pave the way for talks with incoming U.S. President Barack Obama. ... > full story
CHICAGO, Dec. 18, 2008 (Reuters) — President-elect Barack Obama has chosen California Democratic Rep. Hilda Solis as his labor secretary, a Democratic official said on Thursday, completing his major Cabinet appointments. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2008 (Reuters) — President George W. Bush said Thursday he would not be second guessing Barack Obama's decisions after he hands over the White House keys next month. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2008 (Reuters) — Preparing to leave office, President George W. Bush on Thursday advised his successor to try to stay friends with Russia despite disagreements. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2008 (Reuters) — A top U.S. military commander said on Thursday he thinks North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, who U.S. and South Korean officials believe had a stroke earlier this year, is still in control of the country. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2008 (Reuters) — President George W. Bush will not allow a "disorderly collapse" of the struggling U.S. automakers and is nearing a conclusion on if and how to provide them with financial aid, the White House said on Thursday. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2008 (Reuters) — The United States hopes China, which suspended military contacts with Washington in October, will soon resume them to work together against piracy in the Gulf of Aden, U.S. defense officials said on Thursday. ... > full story
CHICAGO, Dec. 18, 2008 (Reuters) — President-elect Barack Obama said on Thursday ensuring financial stability and lessening economic risk will be his top priority in evaluating any request by the Treasury Department for additional TARP funds. ... > full story
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Mercy and Taliban Fighter Dec. 18, 2008 (New York Times) — The parents of John Walker Lindh, an American-born Taliban fighter, pleaded with President Bush to set their son free before he leaves office. Mr ...
"American Taleban" Wants Bush to Get Him out of Jail Dec. 17, 2008 (NBC 11 Bay Area, CA (KNTV)) — Attorneys for American-born Taleban soldier John Walker Lindh planned to hold a news conference in San Francisco to ask President Bush to commute ...
Outside View: Iran talks trap -- Part 5 Dec. 15, 2008 (United Press International) — The Obama administration should plan to lead an international coalition to impose the strongest possible targeted economic sanctions against Iran ...
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