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Obama to address drones, Gitmo in security speech
84 mins ago
President Barack Obama on Thursday is expected to address some of the thornier aspects of national security policy, including drone strikes, the prison at Guantanamo Bay and the dire threats Americans continue to face _ even from fellow citizens.
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House to vote on variable rate student loans
4 hours 14 mins ago
House lawmakers are ready to pass legislation that links student loan rates to the financial markets in spite of a veto threat from President Barack Obama.
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Tea party storm largely inside IRS _ so far
4 hours 15 mins ago
Three days of congressional hearings about the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative political groups have lawmakers looking for ways to widen an investigation that has so far been largely contained within the tax collection agency.
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Between economy and trouble, Obama approval steady
4 hours 33 mins ago
The economy is recovering, the White House is dealing with multiple controversies, and President Barack Obama appears generally unaffected either way.
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With Weiner, NYC mayor race takes on new dynamic
4 hours 35 mins ago
However Anthony Weiner does when the polls close, he's certain to add drama to the most competitive New York City mayor's race in more than a decade.
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Urban renewal? Big US cities showing strong growth
7 hours 28 mins ago
Urban renewal? New census estimates show that most of the nation's largest cities further enhanced their allure last year, posting strong population growth for a second straight year.
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Who else took the 5th? Baseball star, banker, more
10 hours 39 mins ago
The baseball star, the Hollywood 10, Oliver North. And Lois Lerner of the IRS.
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House passes GOP bill to speed pipeline approval
11 hours 12 mins ago
House Republicans pushed through a bill Wednesday to bypass the president to speed approval of the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to Texas. Democrats criticized the legislation as a blatant attempt to allow a foreign company to avoid environmental review.
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Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days _ 384 times, up and around _ bringing the world record for the longest ride ...
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