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Signs Obama’s honeymoon may be ending
07/07/2009 01:00 am -
On Franken's first day as senator, a standing ovation
Fellow Democrats greeted him warmly Tuesday, but his vote is no guarantee that thorny legislation – such as healthcare reform and a sweeping energy bill – will hit the fast track.
07/07/2009 01:00 am -
Obama on Michael Jackson’s role
07/07/2009 01:00 am -
Obama sees 'positive step' in the shadowing of the Kang Nam
As North Korea cargo ship returns home, US and UN officials claim a victory for tighter sanctions.
07/07/2009 01:00 am -
Obama's rating abroad: 61 percent positive. US image: 39 percent.
Views of the US and its role in the world remain about as negative as before Obama's election, according to new poll that represents nearly two-thirds of the world's population.
07/07/2009 01:00 am -
Now, colleges pay students who defer school for service
More are offering grants and tuition credit to high school students who put off classes for a year or more of service.
07/07/2009 01:00 am -
McNamara stuck to Vietnam War despite doubts
The former defense secretary went on to head the World Bank but could never escape his association with Vietnam.
07/06/2009 01:00 am -
Where does Palin's exit leave GOP for 2012?
First, Sen. John Ensign and Gov. Mark Sanford admitted to having affairs. Friday, Palin left politics (for now). But the list of potential Republican candidates for the White House is still long.
07/06/2009 01:00 am -
US, Russia deal would cut nukes to post-cold-war lows
Obama and Russian President Medvedev on Monday outlined reductions in strategic warheads and launch vehicles.
07/06/2009 01:00 am -
Obama trip: What he's doing, day by day
07/05/2009 01:00 am -
A grand reopening for Lady Liberty's crown
An estimated 15,000 visitors endured two-hour waits Saturday to visit the Statue of Liberty – but under new rules only 240 got to climb to the crown.
07/04/2009 01:00 am -
Healthcare reform hangs on cinching the cost to taxpayers
Latest effort to lower the federal price tag taps companies that don't offer health insurance to employees. They would pay an annual fee.
07/03/2009 01:00 am -
Palin's decision to resign: Is it smart?
Some analysts say her political career is over. Others say she will be in a better position now to run for national office.
07/03/2009 01:00 am -
A hot button in healthcare reform: US role as insurance provider
Even Democratic senators are still far apart on what a 'public option' would look like.
07/03/2009 01:00 am -
Will Obama trade missile defense curbs for Russian arms cuts?
His administration isn't that interested in a missile shield in Europe, but seems unlikely to concede it in upcoming talks.
07/03/2009 01:00 am -
'MySpace Mom' acquitted in cyberbullying case
The ruling reveals the limits of the law in cracking down on the growing problem of bullying online.
07/03/2009 01:00 am -
Could a North Korean missile reach Hawaii?
North Koreans on Thursday tested several short-range missiles, but their track record on longer-range missile technology has been poor.
07/03/2009 01:00 am -
A dark Fourth of July for some cities
Budget cuts are forcing many towns to scrap fireworks shows, though in some, local residents and businesses have stepped up to keep the tradition going.
07/03/2009 01:00 am -
Summer school got cut? Kids can still learn.
Online courses, new day camps, and tapping stimulus funds are ways to minimize 'learning loss.'
07/03/2009 01:00 am -
Tips on getting kids to crack a book this summer
Parents share low-cost ways of motivating children to read and write.
07/03/2009 01:00 am
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