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Pakistan elections: Who's running?
This election will mark the first transfer of power from one government to another without any military interference. Here is a look at the main candidates for prime minister.
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The top 25 celebrity baby names of all time
Many celebrities are creative people, but seldom does their creativity get more free rein than when they’re naming their own offspring. From Beyonce and Jay-Z's firstborn Blue Ivy to Frank Zappa's daughter's avante-garde moniker Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen, there are plenty of unusual names.
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'Zero Dark Thirty': Top 3 controversies from the Osama bin Laden film
"Zero Dark Thirty," which tells the story of the hunt and capture of Osama bin Laden, is already garnering critical accolades – and plenty of criticism, too. Here are the top three controversies currently surrounding the film.
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Presidential debate: 7 defining moments in history (+video)
From Ronald Reagan’s one-liner, “There you go again,” to Al Gore’s heavy sighs and eye rolls, zingers and mannerisms can define a presidential debate even more than the candidates’ positions on critical issues. Here is a look back at seven defining debate moments.
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Blasphemy riots: 6 examples around the world
Many Muslims consider any depiction of the prophet to be forbidden, and Islamic teachings call for handling the Quran with respect. Incidents of both intentional and unintentional disrespect have occasionally prompted protests and violence around the world. Here are six examples:
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Afghanistan runoff: Abdullah wants election chief sacked
Abdullah Abdullah, the top challenger to President Karzai in Afghanistan’s election, said Monday he would otherwise not participate in the Nov. 7 runoff. The ultimatum could be a cover to withdraw from the race.
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Who is Abdullah Abdullah?
The challenger in the Nov. 7 presidential runoff election in Afghanistan, Abdullah Abdullah, said Sunday that he might withdraw unless Hamid Karzai takes steps to ensure that the runoff will be fair.
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The Fox News war: What's the upside for Obama?
Critics call the Obama administration's criticism of Fox News petty. But if it discredits the network in the eyes of moderates, the strategy might work.
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Who is Anita Dunn?
Anita Dunn escalated the Obama administration's feud with Fox News. But aside from her peculiar statement about Mao Zedong, not much is known about her outside the Beltway.
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Runoff a test for Afghanistan: Is Karzai a reliable partner?
Afghan President Hamid Karzai agreed to the Nov. 7 election runoff under heavy pressure. With Obama considering sending more troops to Afghanistan, the US will be watching to see if the corrupt government is trustworthy.
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Iran steps up blame of US, Britain, and Pakistan for bombings
Iran says all three countries have links to a Sunni group blamed for Sunday's suicide blast that killed at least five senior members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
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Sunday shows - David Axelrod, Rahm Emanuel, Valerie Jarrett
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Obama's Afghanistan troop decision hinges on election crisis
White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel and Sen. John Kerry said Sunday it would be wrong to send more troops before the US knows if it has a 'credible partner' in Afghanistan.
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Balloon boy story may be a lot of hot air
Richard Heene wanted his own reality TV show, and the balloon boy story seems to have given it to him. Now, we're all actors in this pathetic drama.
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Balloon boy charges are imminent - Twitter reacts with joy (mostly)
Balloon boy charges will be filed soon, according to Colorado officials. Richard Heene, the father of the balloon boy, will be charged with at least a count of falsifying a report.
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Opinion: The ally the British love to hate
The cultural animosity toward the US will not help the UK in the long run.
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Epcot Center thrill ride is strictly a DIY affair
A new Disney World ride called the "Sum of All Thrills" lets participants design their own virtual roller coaster – and then take it for a test ride.
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Obama vs. Fox News: Now, the gloves are off
White House official Anita Dunn said Fox News was an 'arm of the Republican Party' Sunday. It's the latest example of how the network and the Obama administration are at 'war.'
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McCain discusses Palin again - CNN continues to beat really dead horse
Arizona Senator John McCain was asked about tensions between his staff and his 2008 running mate Sarah Palin this morning on CNN.
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McCain discusses Palin again - CNN beats really, really dead horse
Although he's been asked about tensions between his staff and his 2008 running mate Sarah Palin many times, Senator John McCain was asked about it today on CNN.
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Colombia: Uribe sees corruption in attack that freed rebel
Gustavo Anibal Giraldo, a Colombia ELN rebel leader who escaped prison guards Wednesday, is wanted for the murders of eight soldiers, a Catholic bishop, and the kidnapping of three Americans. Was there insider help?
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McChrystal's Afghanistan comments: insightful or sedition?
The US commander in Afghanistan essentially dismissed one White House option as 'short-sighted.' Does civilian control of the military mean McChrystal should keep his mouth shut?
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Squabbling about Afghanistan review no big deal, Gibbs says
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Does Iran have data to build a nuclear bomb? No, says US.
The US National Security Adviser on Sunday refuted a newly uncovered IAEA report that suggests Iran has the information needed to build a nuclear bomb.
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Opinion: Forget Afghanistan. Let's nation-build at home first.
Given our high dropout and unemployment rates, we must reprioritize.
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US strategy at Iran nuclear talks: threaten sanctions
The US is prepared to expand and toughen existing sanctions if Iran does not reverse course on its nuclear program.
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Why police are keeping quiet on Census worker Sparkman death
Just because Census worker Bill Sparkman was found hanging from a tree with the word 'fed' written on his chest doesn't mean he was murdered in an antigovernment act. Sparkman died in an insular county of moonshiners and pot-growers, and police are wary of taking a wrong step.
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Why is Israel now quiet over Iran sanctions?
After last week's call for 'crippling sanctions' against Iran, Israel has adopted an 'eloquent silence' on the issue while it waits to see how Thursday's historic nuclear talks go.
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'Going Rogue': Sarah Palin's 400-page book due Nov. 17
Former vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s memoirs will have a huge initial printing of 1.5 million copies - the same amount as late Sen. Ted Kennedy’s.
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Terrorist plots uncovered in the US since 9/11
At least 21 plots to launch attacks on American soil have been thwarted. Here's a chronology.
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