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Ahmadinejad says US hikers in Iran will be released soon. Why now?
Iran's leadership may be keen to offer a goodwill gesture, some observers suggest. Others wonder if the release of the two US hikers is tied to the controversy over Iran's nuclear program.
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US Embassy attack raises concerns of a shift in Taliban strategy
The US Embassy attack and others around Kabul cause few casualties but may signal the Taliban's desire to engage in a politically and psychologically effective war of attrition.
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Social Security no longer a 'monstrous lie'? Why Rick Perry is shifting. (VIDEO)
Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry had questioned the very foundations of Social Security before Monday's debate. His new, softer stance is a bow to political reality.
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Susana Martinez: Can a Latina governor be anti-illegal immigration?
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez acknowledged last week that she is descended from illegal immigrants. But as governor, she's taken a strong stance against illegal immigration. In that way, she's testing the boundaries for a new kind of conservative.
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LivingSocial under fire: Can daily-deal sites keep offering huge discounts?
The hyper-discounts of online coupon dealers like LivingSocial have not created loyal customers. Some businesses are finding that smaller numbers of coupons – and smaller discounts – might be more sustainable in the long run.
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Taliban attacks near US embassy in Kabul raise questions of infiltration
Insurgents have targeted Kabul landmarks before, but this attack’s proximity to the city’s most secure zone raises questions about Taliban infiltration into even the most sensitive ranks.
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WikiLeaks outing of Chinese sources fails to spark retribution – so far
Fears that the Chinese sources outed in WikiLeaks might be viewed and treated as spies appear to be unfounded.
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Turkey says it is prepared for possibility of war with Israel
Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan said Monday in Cairo that he is prepared for the worst case scenario with Israel, while Israel scrambles to cover its flanks in a multifront diplomatic crisis.
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US losing its competitive edge due to high costs of higher education: OECD
The lack of financial assistance to offset rising costs of US universities is a major reason, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
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India's deadly terror attacks: What happens when the spotlight fades?
Families who've lost key members to the string of terror attacks that have hit India in recent years struggle to make ends meet, despite government assistance.
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In search for life, more planet 'candidates' are found. Are any just right?
For a planet to support life, it faces long odds: It has to be the right size, right composition, and right distance from its star. On Monday astronomers announced a trove of new planet 'candidates.'
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Why North Carolina vote to ban gay marriage might help Obama
North Carolina's Republican House could have put the gay-marriage ban on the November ballot, when it might have boosted the vote for President Obama's Republican challenger. Instead, the House scheduled it for May.
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Rick Perry: unelectable or GOP's best shot? Why public and pundits differ.
Polls show that the public thinks Rick Perry is the GOP presidential candidate with the best chance of beating President Obama. The punditry disagrees. Why the perception gap?
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Cracks emerge among Libya's rebels, from front lines to Tripoli
NTC chairman Mahmoud Jalil called on Libya's rebels to overcome the friction, tribalism, and political squabbling that has marred rebel leadership at a critical time of transition.
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Russia dooms Western hopes for tough UN action against Syria
Western countries including the US say the United Nations needs to get tough on Syria for its crackdown on pro-democracy protesters. But Russia appeared to block those plans Monday.
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GOP debate: three things we might see at tea party event tonight
The Republican candidates face off in Florida tonight, and the Tea Party Express organizers vow that the debate will focus only on tea party 'core principles.' Will Perry and Paul clash?
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Obama sending jobs bill to Congress. How fast will lawmakers act?
In the Rose Garden, President Obama urged quick action on his jobs bill, which he said was being sent to Congress on Monday, and warned the GOP not to play politics at a time of need.
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Uganda releases Kenyan human rights activist
Kenya's human rights activists welcomed Al-Amin Kimathi's release, but still worry about Kenyan and Ugandan security forces' use of rendition.
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Battle for Afghanistan's Gambir Jungle: What was it all for?
After days of upheaval, the troops of Operation Hammer Down finally got their bearings before the mission ended. But afterward they wondered, did they accomplish anything?
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How 9/11 looked from the air-traffic control center that saw it coming
The air-traffic controllers in 'Boston Center' – the facility that oversaw Flight 11 – speak of what happened on 9/11, from the confusion of the first moments to the frustration that military jets could not get to New York City faster.
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New York's other 9/11 memorial offers a glimpse through survivors' eyes
The Tribute WTC Visitors Center tells the story of 9/11 through tour guides that are all survivors. It offers a unique look at the World Trade Center for visitors and a sense of solace to 9/11 survivors.
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New York and Washington react to 9/11 threat with practiced seriousness
New York and Washington react to the unconfirmed bomb threat with heightened security amid intelligence from the raid on Osama bin Laden affirming his interest in the 9/11 anniversary.
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Jon Stewart thinks Ron Paul should be America's 'idea guy'
'Daily Show' host Jon Stewart has a bit of a soft spot for Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, which led him to suggest a new government post for Congressman Paul.
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Obama payroll tax cuts: Economists differ on how many jobs they'd create
The proposed payroll tax cuts amount to about half of the Obama jobs plan. Some economists say the cuts could add a million jobs, others call the strategy a waste of money.
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Politics of fighting wildfires: Did Rick Perry's Texas do enough on its own?
Wildfires have taxed the capabilities of Texas to the limit, forcing Gov. Rick Perry, who has slashed firefighting budgets, to press President Obama for millions in federal aid.
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