EU's Juncker wins approval with 'grand coalition' program

(Reuters) - Jean-Claude Juncker won a wide endorsement from the European Parliament on Tuesday to be the next head of the executive European Commission after setting out a "grand coalition" investment programme to help revive Europe's economy.

Obama Urges Infrastructure Spending to Spur U.S. Economy

President Barack Obama sought to put aside turmoil with the rollout of the federal health insurance marketplace by focusing on the billions of dollars in public investments he says the U.S. needs to boost the economy.