My First Digest

Mexican violence scaring U.S. tourists

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:18 GMT

On Tijuana's Avenue de la Revolucion, street vendor and sidewalk philosopher Juan Ramon Rocha leaned on his coin and jewelry cart and waited.

Democrats make big push as health vote nears

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:09 GMT

Democratic leaders are lobbying undecided lawmakers to secure 216 votes needed to pass a health care bill. The House is expected to vote on the measure Sunday.

Teacher in trouble for Obama effigy

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:39 GMT

The teacher at an embattled Rhode Island school who hung an effigy of President Obama in his classroom is under disciplinary review, according to the school superintendent.