Afghanistan troop surge could be a slow rollout
Any surge of US troops to Afghanistan is likely to be tougher than it was in Iraq, because of the dearth of good roads and airfields, say defense officials.
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People enjoy taking pictures of downtown Seattle, WA. - a city that has many attributes that make experts think it will do well in the future.
Five cities that will rise in the New Economy
From Seattle to Huntsville, Ala., five cities are poised to prosper in the New Economy because of exports, innovation, clean technology, and healthcare.
Moderate Democrats under a lot of pressure on healthcare
Majority Leader Harry Reid needs his full Democratic caucus to move healthcare to the floor of the Senate. But several Democratic senators face conservative constituents back home.
Rudy Giuliani for Senate? He'd make a big race bigger.
Rudy Giuliani, former New York mayor and a Republican, is said to be weighing a Senate bid. Will his mayoral credentials help or hurt him?
New Moon opening night: From Britain to China, fans are going crazy
New Moon opening night is bringing out the fan base - largely teen girls - around the globe.
Guatemala slowly confronts widespread rape of women
In Guatemala, drug trafficking, gang violence, and a climate of impunity lead to widespread rape of women. At least 10,000 women were victims of sexual violence last year.
Iran nuclear deal: six world powers mull sanctions
As hope fades for an Iran nuclear deal before the end of the year, UN Security Council members discussed possible sanctions at a meeting in Brussels.
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