Israel Forms Unity Government, Calls Off Early Elections
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to a political deal forming a government of national unity with the leading opposition party and canceling plans to hold early elections.
Annan: Syrian Troops Intensify Mass Arrests
International envoy Kofi Annan says that Syrian troops appear to be intensifying mass arrests and torture in rebellious communities.
Student Loan Cloture Vote Fails Along Party Lines
Today, in a 54-45 vote, the Senate rejected a motion to have legislation proceed on Student Loan interest rates. Those rates are due to increase on July 1st.
ExxonMobile Unseats Walmart as Top Dog on Fortune 500 List
Oil companies have taken three out of the top five spots on the Fortune 500 list this year.