World-briefly

Democratic senator says health care bill 'on life support' after Obama fails to break logjam WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's health care appeal failed to break the congressional gridlock Thursday, dimming hopes for millions of uninsured Americans.

Obama prods China to take global role on big issues - sharing 'burden of leadership' with US BEIJING (AP) - President Barack Obama declared Monday the world is urgently watching for a "meeting of the minds" between the U.S.