Larry Margasak

Retiring Dem facing complaint by male staffer

The House ethics panel is reviewing a complaint against retiring New York Rep. Eric Massa by a male staffer who reportedly felt uncomfortable in a situation with Massa that had sexual overtones.
 

Retiring Dem facing complaint by male staffer

House ethics panel reviewing complaint by male staffer for retiring NY Dem. The House ethics panel is reviewing a complaint against retiring New York Rep. Eric Massa by a male staffer who reportedly felt uncomfortable in a situation with Massa that had sexual overtones.
 

Democrats see Mass. message: Jobs, jobs, jobs

After Mass. loss, Democrats urge Obama to focus on economy, be more forceful campaigner. Wounded in Massachusetts, frustrated Democrats on Wednesday urged the White House to focus on jobs and the economy ? not the health care overhaul that's now at risk ? and pressed President Barack Obama to more forcefully make their case against Republicans ahead of potentially disastrous elections this fall.
 

Haitians seeking US refuge will be returned

U.S. authorities are readying for a potential influx of Haitians seeking to escape their earthquake-wracked nation, even though the policy for migrants remains the same: with few exceptions, they will go back.
 

Haitians seeking US refuge will be returned

US prepares for Haitian refugees in aftermath, though no immediate sign of a mass migration. U.S. authorities are readying for a potential influx of Haitians seeking to escape their earthquake-wracked nation, even though the policy for migrants remains the same: with few exceptions, they will go back.
 

Clinton foundation draws eclectic donor list

Clinton charity draws eclectic donors in Hillary Clinton's first year as secretary of state. Former President Bill Clinton's charity drew an international roster of donors last year, ranging from Norway and Oman to foreign lotteries, businessmen and celebrities, a contributor list released under an ethics promise by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton showed.
 

Sounds of firecrackers mark failure of terror plot

A popping noise, an odor, then flames.
 

Sounds of firecrackers mark failure of terror plot

Sounds of firecrackers marked failure of terror plot, sparked concerns over US security. A popping noise, an odor, then flames.
 

Nigerian man charged in Christmas airliner attack

A 23-year-old Nigerian man who claimed ties to al-Qaida was charged Saturday with trying to destroy a Detroit-bound airliner, just a month after his father warned U.S. officials of concerns about his son's religious beliefs.
 

Nigerian man charged in Christmas airliner attack

A 23-year-old Nigerian man who claimed ties to al-Qaida was charged Saturday with trying to destroy a Detroit-bound airliner, just a month after his father warned U.S. officials of concerns about his son's religious beliefs.
 

Nigerian man charged in Christmas airliner attack

A 23-year-old Nigerian man who claimed ties to al-Qaida was charged Saturday with trying to destroy a Detroit-bound airliner, just a month after his father warned U.S. officials of concerns about his son's religious beliefs.
 

Nigerian man charged in Christmas airliner attack

A 23-year-old Nigerian man who claimed ties to al-Qaida was charged Saturday with trying to destroy a Detroit-bound airliner, as authorities learned his father warned U.S. officials of concerns about his son's religious beliefs.
 

Nigerian man charged in Christmas airliner attack

A 23-year-old Nigerian man who claimed ties to al-Qaida was charged Saturday with trying to destroy a Detroit-bound airliner, as authorities learned his father warned U.S. officials of concerns about his son's religious beliefs.
 

Nigerian man charged in Christmas airliner attack

A 23-year-old Nigerian man who claimed ties to al-Qaida was charged Saturday with trying to destroy a Detroit-bound airliner, as authorities learned his father warned U.S. officials of concerns about his son's religious beliefs.
 

Nigerian man charged in Christmas airliner attack

A 23-year-old Nigerian man who claimed to have ties to al-Qaida was charged Saturday with trying to destroy a Detroit-bound airliner on Christmas Day, as authorities learned his father had warned U.S. officials of concerns about his son.
 

Nigerian man charged with trying to blow up plane

A man who claimed to be an agent of al-Qaida was charged Saturday with trying to blow up a Northwest Airlines flight on Christmas Day as it was preparing to land in Detroit, officials said.
 

Nigerian man charged with trying to blow up plane

A man who claimed to be an agent of al-Qaida was charged Saturday with trying to blow up a Northwest Airlines flight on Christmas Day as it was preparing to land in Detroit, officials said.
 

Nigerian man charged with trying to blow up plane

A man who claimed to be an agent of al-Qaida was charged Saturday with trying to blow up a Northwest Airlines flight on Christmas Day as it was preparing to land in Detroit, officials said.
 

Nigeria banker fears son is alleged plane attacker

An attempted terrorist attack on a Christmas Day flight began with a pop and a puff of smoke ? sending passengers scrambling to tackle a Nigerian man who claimed to be acting on orders from al-Qaida to blow up the airliner, officials and travelers said.
 

Passengers help foil attack on Detroit-bound plane

An attempted terrorist attack on a Christmas Day flight began with a pop and a puff of smoke ? sending passengers scrambling to subdue a Nigerian man who claimed to be acting on orders from al-Qaida to blow up the airliner, officials and travelers said.