Obama: GOP and Dems together can spur job growth
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama acknowledged the deep partisan divisions gripping Congress, but he urged Republican and Democratic leaders Tuesday to cooperate on legislation that creates jobs....

State Farm says it warned NHTSA on Toyota in 2007
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The nation's largest auto insurer said Tuesday it alerted federal safety regulators in late 2007 about a rise in reports of unexpected acceleration in Toyota vehicles, the latest warning sign to emerge about the massive recall....

Federal officials review Toyota Corolla complaints
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal safety officials say they will look into complaints from Toyota Corolla drivers about difficulty with the steering on their vehicles....

GOP wary of pitfalls in Obama's health care summit
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican legislative leaders are raising fresh doubts about any bipartisan agreement with President Barack Obama on health care unless he agrees to shelve bills already passed by Democrats in the House and Senate - a move the White House has rejected....

Murtha's death sets stage for competitive race
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democrats have long dominated the late Rep. John Murtha's district, but Republicans have made inroads in recent years that could help them win back the seat....

First lady: President Obama had 'phenomenal year'
WASHINGTON (AP) -- First lady Michelle Obama says President Barack Obama "has done a phenomenal job," but that people have a right to criticize him....

With Nelson, GOP blocks Obama labor board nominee
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Democrats are unable to muscle through President Barack Obama's choice of a union attorney for the National Labor Relations Board, because one of their own has joined the Republicans to block the nomination....

First lady begins fight against childhood obesity
WASHINGTON (AP) -- First lady Michelle Obama launched a nationwide campaign Tuesday to fight childhood obesity, part of her effort to teach America's children about better nutrition and exercise....

Gates wants Iran sanctions in 'weeks, not months'
PARIS (AP) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates wants to see the United Nations slap sanctions on Iran in "weeks, not months."...

Pa. Dem Murtha remembered as military advocate
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Rep. John Murtha, who said the Bush administration's handling of the war in Iraq was based on "flawed policy wrapped in illusion" and called for a withdrawal of U.S. troops there, is being remembered as an advocate on Capitol Hill for those serving in military uniform....