KGW - News - National http://www.kgw.com/news/national RSS Feed for KGW - News - National en-us Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:08:08 GMT House approves line-item veto for president http://www.kgw.com/news/national/138928869.html WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans put aside their usual antipathy toward President Barack Obama on Wednesday to give the president, and his successors, the line-item veto, a constitutionally questionable power over the purse that long has been sought by presidents of both parties. US pledges to work with Europe on tax evaders http://www.kgw.com/news/national/138924744.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and five European nations are pledging to crack down on global tax evaders. Santorum labels Romney 'well-oiled weather vane' http://www.kgw.com/news/national/138921899.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A jubilant Rick Santorum is leveraging victories in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri to increase pressure on Mitt Romney, labeling him "a well-oiled weather vane" who often shifts his positions. US searches for strategy to halt Syria violence http://www.kgw.com/news/national/138913509.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States appears to be out of answers on what to do with Syria. Stock futures fall as Greece fails to OK all cuts http://www.kgw.com/news/national/139003269.html NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock futures are falling after Greek leaders failed to accept the entire batch of new austerity measures demanded by creditors, leaving its bailout in limbo. US sets vote on 1st nuclear reactor since 1978 http://www.kgw.com/news/national/139003779.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators are considering a plan to build the nation's first nuclear power plant in a generation. Kennedy moves ahead of expected congressional bid http://www.kgw.com/news/national/139003344.html BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — Joseph Kennedy III has moved to a different Boston suburb ahead of an expected congressional bid to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Barney Frank. McCain: US must act to help Syrians under siege http://www.kgw.com/news/national/139002094.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John McCain says the United States should find ways to help the Syrian people under siege from President Bashar Assad, without putting American "boots on the ground." Jersey City clears 'Jersey Shore' spinoff http://www.kgw.com/news/national/139002149.html JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey's second largest city is rolling out the welcome mat for the women of the "Jersey Shore." Victim's kin in NY pharmacy killing announce suit http://www.kgw.com/news/national/139000984.html MILLER PLACE, N.Y. (AP) — The family of one of four people killed during a New York pharmacy holdup says it's filing a lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies that make oxycodone and the doctor who allegedly prescribed painkillers to the convicted murderer.