Obama Administration Tackles Math and Science Education
The Obama administration rolled out new plans to improve science and math education.
President Obama cited numbers indicating the nation's youth is falling behind other industrialized countries in math and science.
He announced key programs which will boost learning in these subjects and, provide funding to states to help them do it.
The white house said it is enlisting the help of Sesame Street favorites Elmo and Big Bird along with some big name companies and foundations.
“Through the Race to the Top program, states won't just be receiving funding, they'll have to compete for funding. And in this competition producing the most innovating programs in math and science will be an advantage,” said President Obama.
Mister Obama said he would hold a national science fair next year to honor young inventors the same way college and professional athletes celebrate their victories at the white house.
Democrats Try to Resolve Difference for Health Care Legislation
Congressional democrats are trying to resolve differences in their own party on the health care overhaul.
The legislation cleared a hurdle in the senate over the weekend.
But abortion and the public health insurance provision are now factoring prominently into the debate on legislation that would require all Americans to carry health insurance.
Full senate debate begins after thanksgiving.
Suspect Shot by Police Officer Remains in Hospital
In local news, an arrest is pending for a 29-year-old man who is hospitalized with gunshot wounds after allegedly dragging an officer with his car.
Police say the officer was asking the suspect to remove his keys from the ignition, when the man started his car instead.
The officer then tried to grab the keys...but ended up being dragged as the suspect drove away.
‘When he saw the other officer inside the car being dragged along that's when he at that point he drew his firearm.”
The second officer fired three shots at the car.
Police say the suspect checked himself in to Pali Momi Medical Center in Aiea.
Public Invited to Voice Concerns at DHS Hearing Today
The public will have a chance to voice its concerns today over possible changes to child care subsidies.
The Department of Human Services says the changes are necessary due to a lack of funds.
Thousands of families could find themselves paying up to $500 more a month for child care or preschool.
Today's hearing will begin at 2:30 at the Haseko Center in downtown Honolulu.
Spacesuit Problem Delays Third Space Walk
A spacesuit problem is delaying a third spacewalk at the international space station.
Earlier, the shuttle Atlantis crew woke up to the song "Space Rise."
When it was time to get to work, a water bag on one of the astronaut's spacesuits fell off, it is being fixed.
Astronauts Robert Satcher junior and Randolph Bresnik are scheduled to hook up an oxygen tank at the international space station.
Bresnik is still walking on air following the birth of his new baby girl on Saturday. She arrived just hours after his first space walk.
Bulls Break Free in Spain
Two people suffered slight injuries after seven bulls being used on the set of a new movie in Spain broke free from their pen.
The bulls escaped and ran through the streets of Cadiz before stopping at a nearby beach.
On the way, the bulls knocked over metal barricades.
The new film starring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz was scheduled to start filming "Knight and Day" next weekend.
Neither of the stars were on the set when the incident happened.
