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John Kerry, Chuck Hagel: Vietnam vets to lead US foreign and defense policies?

Sen. John Kerry is the leading contender to replace Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State. Former GOP Sen. Chuck Hagel could be Obama's next Defense Secretary.
In right-to-work debate where's the evidence? (+video)

Neither supporters nor opponents of right-to-work legislation in Michigan have been able to prove right-to-work laws in other states have a significant impact on the economy.
Romney takes aim at foreign policy, as eyes turn to VP debate

Republican nominee Mitt Romney is expected to deliver a speech outlining his foreign policy plan Monday. Meanwhile, President Barack Obama will be fundraising in California, and Vice President Joe Biden and Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan prepare for the vice presidential debate on Thursday.
Romney takes another swing at Obama's foreign policy (+video)

Republican presidential candidate, Mitt Romney, is pointing to the violence in the Middle East and the attack on the American Embassy in Libya as cracks in President Barack Obama's foreign policy.
'I care,' Romney declares, as he duels with Obama in Ohio (+video)

Both Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama campaigned in Ohio on Wednesday. With Obama gaining more and more of an edge in the polls, Romney tried to appeal to voters, telling them he cares about all Americans.
Benghazi attack: Why the White House changed its story

President Obama had to reassess his view of what caused the attack in Libya that killed US Ambassador Christopher Stevens, raising questions about whether the White House has a solid grasp on the angry convulsions rocking the Middle East.
Aung San Suu Kyi to meet with Obama

Myanmar democracy activist, Aung San Suu Kyi, one of the world's most prominent political prisoners of the past two decades, is scheduled to meet Wednesday with President Obama, and will be presented with a Congressional Gold Medal.
Libya attacks made political: Barack Obama and Mitt Romney spar (+video)

Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney criticized the Obama Administration's reaction to the attacks in Libya. President Obama retorted that Romney would, 'shoot first and aim later.'
Oil prices hit three-month high. US eyes oil reserves.

Oil prices jump to $96 a barrel, the highest level since May, on improved prospects for the economy. Obama administration says tapping strategic oil reserve is an option.
Romney pays at least 13 percent in taxes. Is that low or high?

GOP candidate Romney says he's paid at least 13 percent in taxes every year for a decade. In 2011, he made about $21 million. Middle income families, making from $50,000 to $75,000 a year, average 12.8 percent.
US eases sanctions, allows companies to do business with Myanmar

After 15 years of sanctions, the US will allow investment in Myanmar again. The move was the latest in a three-year push to normalize diplomatic relations with Myanmar.
Secret Service now investigating El Salvador trip

The agency is concerned that agents may have hired strippers and prostitutes there as well when the President visited last year.
White House change of style: Jay Carney takes podium as new press secretary

Former journalist Jay Carney, Obama’s new press secretary, briefed White House reporters for the first time, hinting at a style that was less combative and more inclusive than his predecessor's.
BP CEO Tony Hayward accused of 'kicking can down the road' at House subcommittee

BP CEO Tony Hayward insisted Thursday he was "devastated" by the BP oil spill and denied shunning tough questions from a House subcommittee.
Obama orders new fuel efficiency standards for big rigs

President Obama also orders tougher fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks.