Topic: Patrick Kennedy

Obama seeks to calm US radiation fears, calls for nuclear safety review

Obama, in a Rose Garden appearance, says radiation reaching US soil is not expected to be harmful. He says all is being done to help US citizens in Japan, and calls for a review of US nuclear plant safety.

CH-47 Chinook helicopter begins dumping water on nuclear reactor

CH-47 Chinook helicopter, heavy-duty fire trucks, and water cannons dump water on one of Japan's dangerously overheated nuclear reactors. Emergency workers couldn't be sure any of it was easing the peril at the tsunami-ravaged facility.

Japan nuclear crisis: US announces evacuation options

The US embassy in Tokyo has urged American citizens within 50 miles of the threatened plant to relocate and announced it would help US citizens evacuate the country by plane.

Obama assails GOP as election Tuesday approaches

As the election Tuesday approaches, President Obama is increasing his rhetoric against the GOP party, though numbers still look grim for the Democrats.

Top picks: 'Casino Jack,' Martha Stewart, Museum Day, and more

'Casino Jack' documentary about Jack Abramoff out on DVD, Martha Stewart now on Hallmark Channel, free pass to museums on Museum Day Sept. 25, and more recommendations.

Casino Jack and the United States of Money: movie review

'Casino Jack' takes the cozy relationship between lobbyists and politicians to task with Jack Abramoff as Exhibit A.

Chris Dodd raises $1 million (but almost zilch from Connecticut)