Thursday, December 6, 2012

Assad Ready for Chemical Warfare?

Today's Top Stories

Assad Ready for Chemical Warfare?

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton meets with Russia's top diplomat a day after sources confirmed the Syrian military has loaded chemical weapons into bombs in preparation for possible attack.

GOP Lawmaker Says He, Others Punished for Votes

Kansas Rep. Tim Huelskamp said Wednesday that House Speaker John Boehner removed him and other conservative Republicans from key committee posts for conservative votes against House leadership this term.

$120M to Fund Electric Car Battery Development

The Department of Energy has announced plans to spend $120 million to establish a major battery research center, creating a new "Manhattan Project" that will develop the next generation of electric car batteries.

Politics
•	Marijuana possession and same-sex marriage now officially legal in Washington state
•	Soldier's international custody battle over daughter reaches US Supreme Court
•	Hill lawmaker: scene outside consulate in Benghazi like a 'street party in Miami'

Opinion
•	Why a budget deal could push unemployment above 10 percent
•	Are Hillary Clinton and Michael Bloomberg New York's power couple?
•	My Petraeus interview firestorm silly, off-base

Scitech
•	McAfee founder, on run in murder case, arrested for entering Guatemala illegally
•	Syrian government websites find suitable host in US servers
•	National Hurricane Center to expand storm warnings

Entertainment
•	6 artists tie for the most nominations at 2013 Grammy Awards
•	Hot Links: 'Home Improvement' star convicted in DUI, possession case
•	John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John guest on "Ellen": All-time best on-screen couple?