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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.
Israeli elections: The 5 candidates steering the debate

Israeli elections will be held Jan. 22.
Rick Santorum: Top 7 culture war moments

As a senator, Rick Santorum was one of the Republican Party's best-known culture warriors. Now, as a surging presidential contender, Mr. Santorum is still leading the charge, and facing questions about some of his old, and not so old, comments. Here is a sample.
In Pictures: Ron Paul: populist for president
Christine O'Donnell: Take our quiz

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Fort Hood rampage: Shooter acted alone, officials say. But why?

Dozens of investigators at Fort Hood are building a psychological profile of the suspect, Nidal Malik Hasan, as they try to understand the motive. Belligerent fanaticism, deepening anger over the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and fear about deployment may have played a role.
Obama did nothing to deserve Nobel Peace Prize? Hugo Chávez and Mike Huckabee agree!

The choice of President Obama for the Nobel Peace Prize is still being questioned around the world.
Why Europe welcomes US missile defense shield decision

German analysts say this gives the US and Europe more leeway in negotiations with Russia, and give Poland a ‘healthier’ foreign policy.
More troops or 'failure': US commander in Afghanistan

Defeating the Taliban will become impossible without more soldiers, Gen. Stanley McChrystal said in a report made public Sunday, hours after President Obama repeated doubts about whether to send them.
More troops or 'failure': US commander in Afghanistan

Defeating the Taliban will become impossible without more soldiers, Gen. Stanley McChrystal said in a report made public Sunday, hours after President Obama repeated doubts about whether to send them.
Why does McChrystal need more troops for Afghanistan?

McChrystal's battlefield assessment, leaked Sunday, says that the US will likely fail in Afghanistan if his mission doesn't get more resources.
Opinion: Should Obama sign a peace treaty with North Korea?

It's too late to rid the country of nukes, but we can keep its program under control.
'More has to be done' on health reform, Obama official says

Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and budget chief Peter Orszag vow that the effort won't break the budget, but more work lies ahead.
Are Specter's Senate days numbered?

The five-term senator from Pennsylvania faces dipping polls and now, a Democratic primary contender in Rep. Joe Sestak.
Are terror groups finding a haven in Bangladesh?

Police have uncovered South Asian terror operatives in the country. Reports allege that Bangladeshi and Pakistani intelligence services are involved.
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.
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.
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.
GOP quandary: how hard to swing at Sotomayor

Republicans on Capitol Hill are acutely aware that the tone and content of the nominee's hearing could redefine the party after two punishing national elections.
Nope, Dick Cheney didn't change his mind...
Exasperated Steele to Fox News: No, I don't support Socialist resolution
Voters pan Schwarzenegger and his budgetary 'Valley of Doom'

The California governor has backed a package of six budget-reform propositions to save the state from the prospect of $42 billion deficits. But a poll suggests five could fail.
Specter can defeat Toomey easily - but not Tom Ridge
Specter: Reagan's GOP is gone

On Sunday talk shows, he says the 'big tent' party of Reagan and the late Jack Kemp has been replaced by rigid conservatism.
Specter the Defector to appear on two enchanting Sunday shows
What's behind Obama's big shift

He is overseeing the boldest expansion of government in a generation. Is it a 'new pragmatism' right for the times or dangerous overreach by a young president?
Italy offers banks a $15.5 billion lifeline

A caveat: More credit must go to small firms. Obama is also pushing aid to small businesses.
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CNBC's Santelli sparks GOP outrage over Obama mortgage plan
Some states may shun stimulus funds

At least six governors have said they may refuse money, but will they face a backlash?