Only two nations have yet to ratify the treaty: the United States and Somalia
Key opening matches have sparked revelry, mania, and colorful, elaborate expressions of national pride
Federal Reserve officials appear slightly more optimistic about strength of US economic recovery
Price of gold reached record-high last week, since hovered around $1,200 an ounce
New claims for unemployment benefits in US totaled 444,000 last week, down 4,000 from previous week
Both countries would seem to have little in common, other than presidents who share an aversion to US clout in world affairs
President meets with Coast Guard officials and other responders who are trying to contain the spill
Effort comes two years after a devastating financial crisis that continues to weigh on US economy
Senator Carl Levin describes Goldman Sachs as packaging, selling financial products tied to risky segment of US home mortgage industry
Key Democratic and Republican senators are voicing doubts as to whether the bill will move forward in its current form
Democratic reform package has the backing of the Obama administration, but faces stiff opposition from Republican lawmakers
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke suggests economic recovery - however modest - looks real and sustainable
Senator Mitch McConnell announces strong opposition to a Democratic proposal to reform America's battered financial system
Explosion is deadliest mine accident in US since 1984, when 27 workers were killed in fire in Utah
US denies it delayed a report on matter to help secure Beijing's support for tougher sanctions against Iran
He presses Afghan President Karzai him to improve governance, rallies US troops
During six hour visit, he pressed Afghan President Karzai to improve governance and crackdown on corruption
David Axelrod says Israel's Settlements plan is distressing to everyone promoting ideas of peace and security
Aid is welcome, but grief and desperation have bred anger and resentment among many quake survivors
Clinton personally handed Chilean president one of 25 satellite phones United States is donating to Chile
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