US Auto Sales Rise in 2010, Struggles Remain

US Auto Sales Rise in 2010, Struggles Remain

U.S. auto sales sputtered back to life in 2010 and car companies expect them to keep climbing this year as the economy recovers and buyers grow more confident.(Jan. 4)

AP Top Stories for Friday, December 31st 2010

AP Top Stories for Friday, December 31st 2010


Here's the latest news for Friday, December 31st: Revelers celebrate New Year's from Australia to New York; Deadly tornado hits Arkansas, Bolivia protests turn violent, Billy the kid is still an outlaw

Venezuelan election represents ideological pull

Venezuelan election represents ideological pull

As the election wraps up in Venezuela, many start to speculate what the election results mean for the future of Venezuela's political system. Although the government's party, the United Socialist Party, did not gain the 2/3 majority they needed to sustain authority over key decision making in the country, they still grabbed over 90 seats as the opposition took over 60 seats out of 165. While the opposition cries victory, the Chavistas of the country, supporters of President Hugo Chavez insist their ideology, known as the revolution will remain.

Venezuelan election an ideological dispute

Venezuelan election an ideological dispute


As the election wraps up in Venezuela, many start to speculate what the election results mean for the future of Venezuela's political system. Although the government's party, the United Socialist Party, did not gain the 2/3 majority they needed to sustain authority over key decision making in the country, they still grabbed over 90 seats and the opposition took over 60 seats out of 165. While the opposition claimes a victory, the Chavistas of the country, supporters of President Hugo Chavez insist their ideology, known as the revolution, will remain.