Month: April 2013

Retired Lt. Col. Richard Cole is 97, but that didn’t stop him from taking the controls and flying a vintage B-25 bomber at a reunion of the famous World War II Doolittle Raiders. (April 18)

Kevin White still has shrapnel buried deep in his flesh stemming from Monday’s bombings in Boston. A bomb exploded about ten feet away from him seriously injuring him and both of his parents. (April 18)

Labor nominee Perez pledges open mind
President Obama Calls It a Shameful Day in Washington
Former Congressional Staffer Faces Scrutiny In Medicare Advantage Leak

Former Congressional Staffer Faces Scrutiny In Medicare Advantage Leak
In blow to gun control backers, background check compromise falls 6 votes short
Secret Service: Suspicious Letter Mailed to Obama

Nick Bourke of the Pew Charitable Trusts delivered the opening overview at Washington Post Live’s Kitchen Table Economics forum.

American cancels all US flights for several hours
White House threatens veto of House cybersecurity bill
U.S. loses $180 billion to corporate tax breaks

Michelle Singletary discusses a mentorship program that “handholds” community members in teaching them about personal finance.

U.S. loses $180 billion to corporate tax breaks
Wall Street Posts Worst Day Since November 7 on Gold’s Drop
Dow has worst day this year as commodities plunge

Exclusive: U.S. regulator to fault JPMorgan over Madoff accounts
Rising Costs Hammer Home Builder Confidence
Foreign holdings of US debt rose to $5.66 trillion

Hagel cancels creation of new drone, cyber medal
Foreign holdings of US debt rose to $5.66 trillion
President Obama to sit down with Savannah Guthrie in TODAY exclusive