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Opinion Beyond the 'fiscal cliff': 6 reasons to be optimistic about America's future
As Americans take stock of 2012 and gear up for 2013, it's tempting to adopt "decline think" about the country, especially since there is still no deal to avoid the "fiscal cliff" of steep budget cuts and tax increases. But here are six reasons Americans should still be optimistic about their future.
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10 books to read after the election
Election season is finally almost over. Now it's time to actually tackle America's problems. Here are 10 books that offer context.
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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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Obama-Netanyahu tensions: Not as bad as 5 other US-Israel low points
Will US-Israel relations fray over Iran? Not likely – they've seen worse.
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High gas prices: what presidential candidates say they'll do about it
Gas prices jumped 30 cents a gallon in February, and Republicans are blaming President Obama for not having a policy fix. Here's what Mr. Obama and the GOP presidential aspirants are saying on the campaign trail lately about their remedy for high gas prices.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about aid discrimination in Burma, President Bush's Mideast trip, and Jimmy Carter's Hamas talks.
05/22/2008 01:00 am -
In Israel, Bush outlines a blunt vision for the Middle East
At the Knesset on Thursday, the president spoke in visionary terms of Israel's future, saying that the core of the current regional conflict 'was an ancient battle between good and evil.'
05/16/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion Memo to candidates and my liberal pals: Southerners aren't stupid
Head's up, y'all: The South is filled with intelligent people. Treat them accordingly.
05/15/2008 01:00 am -
One town uses the arts to revive after hurricane Katrina
Bay St. Louis, Miss., taps painters and the cultural community nationwide to become a rare post-Katrina success story. Why are residents yelling 'Stellaaaaaaa?'
05/14/2008 01:00 am -
Beijing not alone when it comes to Olympic disputes
Controversy – from Black Power salutes to boycotts – is often what's remembered.
05/08/2008 01:00 am -
Beijing not alone when it comes to Olympic disputes
Controversy – from Black Power salutes to boycotts – is often what's remembered.
05/08/2008 01:00 am -
World
04/23/2008 01:00 am -
USA
04/23/2008 01:00 am -
Will Carter's Hamas foray bear fruit?
The former president said Monday that the Islamist militants are prepared to accept the right of Israel to 'live as a neighbor next door in peace.'
04/22/2008 01:00 am -
Why Clinton needs to win big in Pennsylvania
Her viability is at risk if she doesn't, analysts say.
04/22/2008 01:00 am -
Why Hamas is a growing challenge for Israel
Saturday's suicide bombings at Kerem Shalom are part of a shift toward the tactics of Lebanon-based Hizbullah, presenting Israel with a new-old dilemma: invade or try to broker a cease-fire.
04/20/2008 01:00 am -
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about President Carter and Hamas, and reflect on housing relief.
04/18/2008 01:00 am -
Jimmy Carter plans to meet a fuel-short Hamas
The former president arrived in Israel Sunday as Palestinians in Gaza continued to cope with an Israeli-imposed fuel blockade.
04/14/2008 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Maoists set to sweep Nepal election
The former rebel group, which waged a violent campaign against the monarchy, would face ongoing social unrest in the Himalayan country.
04/14/2008 01:00 am -
Nepalese turn out in force to vote
More than 60 percent of eligible voters went to the polls.
04/11/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion Olympic boycotts – a bad idea
They don't work. Instead, promote the Olympic truce.
04/09/2008 01:00 am -
From our files: Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty signed
On this day in history, 1979, the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty was signed.
03/27/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion Liberalism is gone – don't let tolerance pass with it
It may be a lifeless ideology, but even conservatives enjoy better lives because of the programs it spawned.
03/18/2008 01:00 am -
Opinion No more Pentagon budget games
Real security needs, not an arbitrary baseline, should drive the numbers.
03/04/2008 12:00 am -
Opinion How Republicans might sink Obama
In 1976, they nearly beat Carter with the fear card.
02/19/2008 12:00 am -
Clinton-Obama: perils of a long Democratic battle
A duel that goes for months weakens the winner. Right?
02/11/2008 12:00 am -
Opinion Will Huckabee's campaign encourage evangelicals to vote for a Democrat?
The former Arkansas governor's positions on "liberal" social issues may herald a political realignment of evangelicals.
02/04/2008 12:00 am -
Spurred by Carter, some Baptists meet to build bigger tent.
Some 20,000 are expected in Atlanta this week to show that they can work together despite political and religious divisions.
01/30/2008 12:00 am -
Opinion More partisanship, please
Civility is fine. But I want results most – and that means winning.
01/22/2008 12:00 am -
Opinion And the winner is ... the funnier candidate
Lincoln used humor. So did JFK. Today's contenders should follow suit.
01/16/2008 12:00 am
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