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Michelle Obama: 8 food and garden tips, stories from the First Lady

8 stories and pieces of advice from Michelle Obama's new book 'American Grown'
From Willie Horton to windsurfing: Five top political attack ads

Political attacks ads: love 'em or hate 'em, but they’re here to stay, and this election year stands to be a watershed moment in their use. Here's a look at what are considered to be some of the most memorable and effective attack ads utilized over the years.
6 factors that will determine concessions from Iran

Can war with Iran can be avoided? In recent talks with the West in Baghdad, Iran showed some greater flexibility about its nuclear program. But Iran has a history of trickery in the nuclear arena. Whether Tehran will cooperates with Western demands depends on the following six factors.
Could 'fiscal cliff' push US into recession? Five questions answered.

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) warned in a report Tuesday that if Congress does not deal with a raft of fiscal measures by Dec. 31, the US could enter another recession. So what is this fiscal cliff and what is Congress doing about it?
Briefing
Five things Ron Paul wants from the Republican National Convention

It looks as if Ron Paul is going to be an active participant in the Republican National Convention in Tampa this August. Here’s our take on the five things Paul hopes to gain from staying within his party’s tent in 2012.

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Obama as metro man

His pick for an 'urban czar' to revive cities will need to avoid problems in past programs.
Auto giants up against bailout fatigue

For many lawmakers of both parties, it may be one costly bailout too many.
Bright Green
Obama promises "new chapter" in climate leadership

Barack Obama delivered a brief video message Wednesday to the Governors' Global Climate Summit in Beverly Hills, Calif., in which he unequivocally affirmed the scientific basis of climate change and vowed to take action on cutting carbon emissions, in spite of the troubled global economy.
Poll: World wants green action, despite costs

Sixty-nine percent of those polled in 21 countries say utility firms should be obliged to use more renewable resources, even if this would increase their monthly bills.
The Vote
Cheney to hit the campaign trail for Louisiana Republican. What?
Closing Guantánamo prison may force new rules for trying terrorists

Obama will have to find a new balance between civil liberties and national security.
A new New Deal for America

Obama must act boldly to rescue the American people.
America's 'height of hypocrisy' on tobacco

A product so lethal doesn't deserve free-trade benefits.
Uneasy lies King Coal's crown

A hold on new coal plants hints it's time for a sooty monarch to clean up or step down.
Chapter & Verse
Is Huckabee's book aimed at 2012?
Latin jitters over Obama's free-trade policies

Business elites and conservative governments worry about his opposition to free-trade deals.
For Europe, Obama revives positive image of America's unique identity

US exceptionalism had largely been seen here as a messianic rationale for use of power by a nation assuming special prerogatives.
Iraqi cabinet votes to keep US troops

A new pact that faces final approval from parliament will keep US troops in Iraq for up to three more years. By June 2009 US forces will pull back to major bases.
Obama and McCain meet amid bipartisan symbolism
Obama signals he will tap his rivals

Many presidents have vowed to end partisanship. Few succeed.
New lawmakers vow to renounce partisanship

Party leaders are likely to find congressional freshmen more independent than usual.
Obama on '60 Minutes' -- leader of the free world, doer of dishes
After Obama's win, white backlash festers in US

The election of a black president triggered at least 200 hate-related incidents, a watchdog group finds.
A bipartisan Washington begins with Obama's judicial appointments

Partisan divisions have gotten the US nowhere.
A start for a new economic order

The G-20 summit reflect each nation's stake in quick, joint reforms.
Consumers close their wallets

Retail sales plunge a record 2.8 percent in October, suggesting a dismal outlook for holiday spending.
G-20 leaders agree to next economic steps

They pledge a more coordinated response to the global financial crisis, including stronger regulation.
Can more spending revive the American dream?

Why any new stimulus plan should boost spending on infrastructure and education.
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Chapter & Verse
What sells books? A nod from Obama