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Anthony Weiner gets supportive reception in Harlem
1 hour 44 mins ago
Anthony Weiner got a supportive reception Thursday during the first appearance of his New York City mayoral campaign.
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Obama to address drones, Gitmo in security speech
2 hours 15 mins ago
President Barack Obama is set to at least partially lift the veil of secrecy surrounding U.S.-directed drone strikes around the world, a key component of counterterrorism strategy, as he outlines the contours of the continuing threat to American security.
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Senator: Assaults let military culture continue
3 hours 10 mins ago
A senator says repeated sexual assaults in the military allow a culture to continue.
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House to vote on variable rate student loans
7 hours 15 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
7 hours 16 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
7 hours 34 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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Urban renewal? Big US cities showing strong growth
10 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
13 hours 40 mins ago
The baseball star, the Hollywood 10, Oliver North. And Lois Lerner of the IRS.
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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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Finance
Survey shows China manufacturing contracting
A survey shows China's manufacturing contracted this month, adding to signs a fragile recovery in the world's No. 2 economy is slowing.
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