Topic: Davenport (Iowa)

Obama praises John McCain as he sharpens rhetoric against GOP

At campaign fund-raisers and rallies, President Obama is contrasting the Republicans of today with John McCain and others in the GOP who were more willing to work in bipartisan fashion.

Beyond Obamacare: 5 opinions on health care reform

Health care reform remains a contentious issue in the United States. The Supreme Court will decide this year on President Obama's health care law, known as Obamacare. Meanwhile, Americans spend a higher percentage of GDP on health care than other advanced nations, for care that many argue isn't as good. Here writers explore five key aspects of US health care reform.

Abortion, birth control becoming major campaign issues

GOP presidential hopefuls are attacking President Obama's order on contraception and Catholic institutions. But Mitt Romney also faces questions about his past support for abortion rights.

Newt Gringrich, ahead in Virginia, promises tougher counterpunches

Newt Gingrich leads Mitt Romney in Virginia, says a new poll. Gingrich responds to attack ads with a promise to hit back at GOP opponents.

Newt Gingrich fades, Mitt Romney and Ron Paul rise, say polls

Newt Gingrich's support is fading, says a new national poll. It shows Mitt Romney now tied with Gingrich, and Ron Paul gaining momentum.

Inside terror: Canadian charged in murder of 5 US soldiers in Iraq

An Iraqi-Canadian who allegedly helped run a terror recruitment network from Canada was indicted Friday by a Brooklyn grand jury with aiding in the 2009 killing of 5 Americans in Mosul.

Kagan, abortion, and the Supreme Court’s coming moment of truth on Roe v. Wade

A new Nebraska abortion law could make its way to the Supreme Court. Instead of using evolving medical science to redefine when life begins, the court must hold that the due process clause’s primary guarantee of life make abortion unconstitutional.

ObamaCare and the Constitution: What would Jefferson and Madison think?

A careful reading of the US Constitution shows no authority for the new health-care law's mandate to buy private insurance.

Home values rise in 30 cities: Is your city one of them?

New survey shows 30 cities saw home prices rise in the third quarter.

Home prices at record highs in six US cities

Jobless? Here are 10 zany opportunities.

Stimulus plan funds Rhode Island shoe store, Virginia dairy

Gay marriage ruling has Iowans weighing their values

Calm deliberation marks the reaction, for the most part, to Friday's landmark court decision.

Flower shows brighten winter's gray days

Think spring by attending a nearby flower show.

'Predatory towing' fight brews

Disputes over parking pit drivers against tow truck operators.

McCain campaigns for Obama at McCain event?

Bitten by the love bug for Beetles

There's something so endearing about old VWs.