Today in History for November 14th

Today in History for November 14th


Highlights of this day in history: Nazi Germany bombs English town of Coventry during World War II; 'Moby-Dick' published; Nellie Bly begins globe-trotting trek; Leonard Bernstein makes conducting debut; Composer Aaron Copland born. (Nov. 14)

President Obama Caps 10-day Trip to Asia

President Obama Caps 10-day Trip to Asia

President Barack Obama is capping a 10-day trip to Asia meeting with Russia's president. Associated Press correspondent Mark Smith reports on Obama's role in international politics after a tough mid-term election. (Nov. 13)

Raw Video: World's Largest Lego Tower in Chile?

Raw Video: World's Largest Lego Tower in Chile?


With a little help from adults and a large crane, Children in Santiago, Chile built what's claimed to be the world's tallest tower using just inter-locking plastic Lego bricks. Organizers say it reached 101 feet, 8 inches. (Nov. 13)

Police Investigate, Protect Pedophilia Author

Police Investigate, Protect Pedophilia Author


Police are investigating whether the author of a guide for pedophiles did anything illegal even as they try to protect him from a threat posted on a local website. (Nov. 13)

Emanuel Says He's Running for Mayor of Chicago

Emanuel Says He's Running for Mayor of Chicago

Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel has officially announced that he is running for mayor of Chicago, a post that only recently opened up with Mayor Richard M. Daley's surprise announcement that he wouldn't seek a seventh term. (Nov. 13)

AP Top Stories

AP Top Stories

Here's the latest news for Saturday, November 13: Aung San Suu Kyi released; Rahm Emanual runs for mayor; Blast kills ten in Afghanistan; Snow falls in Minnesota.

Dozens of Animals Killed in Zoo Fire

Dozens of Animals Killed in Zoo Fire


Police say a fire at the Karlsruhe zoo in southwestern Germany has killed 26 animals including Shetland ponies, goats, sheep and a llama. (Nov. 13)

Suu Kyi's Attorney: Release Doesn't Equal Change

Suu Kyi's Attorney: Release Doesn't Equal Change


An attorney who represents Myamar democracy leader Aung Ssan Suu Kyi says her release from detention today doesn't mean the country has turned a corner, yet. (Nov. 13)

Military spending, collapse of US empire

Military spending, collapse of US empire

The military industrial complex continues to rev its engine even as the US economy continues to struggle. Pro-defense Republicans are already shouting to use their party's newfound legislative power to boost the Pentagon budget. Paul Craig Roberts points out that the government only cares about the military industrial complex and lacks compassion for its people