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Briefing
After the 'sequester,' now what?
$85 billion in across-the-board cuts to defense and social programs took effect March 1. The cuts must occur this fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30. Here's how things look.
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6 reasons why President Obama will defeat the NRA and win universal background checks
Something is going to happen this session in the US Congress that hasn’t happened in more than a decade: The National Rifle Association (NRA) is going to lose on a top priority issue. Here are six reasons why President Obama will win a victory on universal background checks.
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Senate freshmen: What the 14 new members bring to Capitol Hill
A freshman Senate class was sworn in Jan. 3, bringing diverse skills and experience – not to mention agendas – to the legislative body. Whether the 14 newest senators help break partisan gridlock, or refuse to work across the aisle, will be the test for the 113th Congress.Twelve were elected on Nov. 6, including three Republicans, eight Democrats, and an independent. In addition, a Republican and a Democrat were appointed to vacant seats after the election. Here is a look at the 14 and what they bring to the Senate:
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10 most-looked-up words of 2012, according to Merriam Webster
Here are the 10 words that most often sent Americans to the dictionary in 2012.
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Briefing
Four curious outcomes if the Electoral College ends in a tie
Here are four ways that a 269-to-269 tie in the Electoral College could play out in the 2012 presidential election.
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Biden gets new role in Iraq policy
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Obama and Lee Myung-bak both condemn North Korea
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Does Obama still want to engage Iran?
The administration's cautious response to the disputed elections reflects the reality that Ahmadinejad may remain president – and Iran's nuclear policy is unlikely to change even if he doesn't.
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Panetta versus Cheney? Media loses its collective minds...
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Obama's health plan: Battle lines become clearer
Key players in the coming congressional debate spoke Sunday. Their comments are a road map for the week ahead.
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As North Korea fumes, the world unites
The apocalyptic pronouncements from Pyongyang have a silver lining: They may be motivating the world to take unprecedented action against the North.
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After Iran election, what is Obama's next move?
He has made an effort to reach out to Iran. But charges of vote fraud and a crackdown on protesters there this weekend make it harder for the president to maintain that course.
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How close is Iran to a bomb?
President Ahmadinejad's bellicose rhetoric has raised concerns about Iran's intentions. Whether or not he is reelected Friday, here's what Western policymakers now need to consider.
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Wildcard in Iran election: Obama
His Cairo speech, combined with other early decisions, may have influenced Lebanon's election Sunday – and could have an impact on Iran's presidential vote Friday.
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How Obama plans to create 600,000 jobs
Stimulus spending this summer will be guided by Vice President Joe Biden's 'Roadmap to recovery,' which he presented to the president Monday.
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World watches key Lebanon vote
A Hezbollah victory would strain ties with the US and with pro-Western nations like Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.
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High stakes in Lebanon's election
A win for Hezbollah and its allies Sunday would tip the region’s balance of power toward Iran.
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Biden: more US stimulus ahead
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Nancy Reagan visits President Obama (no seance jokes this time)
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Breaking news: Obama orders cheeseburgers (Biden not invited)
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Biden makes fun of Obama after teleprompter falls over
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What's in a name? In Macedonia, this is no easy question.
In an interview, Macedonia's new president, Gjorge Ivanov, says he hopes to resolve a long-simmering name dispute with Greece.
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Crying 5-year-olds booted from White House (Biden not involved)
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Today's news briefing: A bid for Opel, a blockade in Somalia, and the president of Macedonia sits down with the Monitor
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Opinion: Secretary Clinton: Dutiful diplomat? Or 2012 candidate?
So far, she's hewed so close to the Obama party line that she sounds like a clone of the president.
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A "plagiarized" account of Maureen Dowd's plagiarism
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Biden speaks at Wake Forest - does not disclose nuclear launch codes
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Ahead of summit, Obama and Netanyahu press different agendas
When the leaders meet Monday, the US will push for progress toward a Palestinian state, while Israel will ask for a harder line on Iran.
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Obama's week in review - the 1980s hit radio version
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US 'Afpak' strategy troubles some in US and Pakistan
American lawmakers say they haven't been briefed on plans, as some in Pakistan describe the administration as 'confused.'
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