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Gilad Shalit: Why does he matter so much?

Gilad Shalit was kidnapped by Hamas fighters more than five years ago, sparking outrage across Israel. Now he's set to be freed in exchange for more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners.
10/12/2011 12:15 pm

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Presidential debate turns into Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em Republicans

The focus of Tuesday's Republican presidential debate was supposed to be Herman Cain, but Rick Perry and Mitt Romney went at each other like heavyweights, suggesting that each thinks the other is his main competition.
10/19/2011 12:36 am
Where is Apple headed after Steve Jobs? Apple CEO offers his vision.

In his first quarterly report since the passing of founder Steve Jobs, Apple CEO Tim Cook explained why revenues were down from last quarter and what the future holds for Apple.
10/18/2011 08:54 pm
Occupy Wall Street braces for Nor'easter: Hunker down or flee?

The Occupy Wall Street protesters in New York have weathered criticism and a bid to roust them from their Zuccotti Park home. Now, a 'nasty' Nor'easter is set to blow through Wednesday.
10/18/2011 07:48 pm
Mitt Romney's secret weapon: Iowa caucuses could go his way

Mitt Romney was not expected to do well in the Iowa caucuses and has put little effort into winning Jan. 3. But polls suggest that he might be well positioned for a victory.
10/18/2011 07:25 pm
Global warming a threat to polar bears? Judge orders review of US rule.

A judge rules that the US has met its obligations for protecting polar bears, but ordered a review of a special rule that excludes greenhouse gases from the list of threats to the bears.
10/18/2011 06:49 pm
Why Republicans want to save parts of the Obama jobs bill

The Senate rejected the Obama jobs bill last week, but both Senate Democrats and House Republicans are trying to resurrect parts of it. Problem is, they can't agree on which parts.
10/18/2011 03:51 pm
Hillary Clinton arrives in Libya for an American victory lap

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was a voice for military intervention in Libya. Now, she's visiting Tripoli, basking in the mission's success and trying to boost US ties to the new government.
10/18/2011 02:01 pm
Why Occupy Wall Street and Democratic pols aren't exactly pals

A month into the Occupy Wall Street protests, the Democratic Party's embrace of the movement can best be described as friendly, but loose. Both sides, it turns out, are wary of a close alliance.
10/18/2011 10:38 am
Obama on bus tour: GOP jobs plan is 'let's have dirtier air, dirtier water'

President Obama is hitting the road in North Carolina and Virginia to push his jobs plan and slam Republicans for opposing it. He would also very much like to win those states again next fall.
10/17/2011 08:12 pm
Dan Wheldon: Death of IndyCar driver rattles 'fearless' racing culture

While IndyCar already plans to introduce a safer car next year, the death of Dan Wheldon is spurring calls for other safety measures, including some introspection on the part of drivers.
10/17/2011 03:28 pm
The Vote First chinks appearing in the armor of Herman Cain's 9-9-9 plan?

Herman Cain got a thorough grilling on his 9-9-9 plan Sunday. He acknowleded some Americans might pay more under 9-9-9, but that might not be what hurts him most among GOP voters.
10/17/2011 02:28 pm
The Vote Mitt Romney and GOP quest for anyone but him

Mitt Romney has run an impressive presidential campaign by most traditional measures. But he is struggling against the tides of the tea party. Republicans want a revolutionary, not a realist.
10/17/2011 09:54 am
Terrorism & Security Yemen forces kill protesters on second straight day

Yemen security forces killed at least four protesters Sunday after killing 12 the day before. The demonstrators are becoming increasingly bold in their opposition to President Ali Abdullah Saleh.
10/16/2011 10:31 am
Tax the rich: Should millionaires really pay more?

The fight over raising levies on the wealthy, a theme of the 'Occupy Wall Street' protests, is about more than money. It's a clash over fundamental American values.
10/15/2011 02:18 pm
Florida firing squads? What has death penalty supporters all riled up?

Heated rhetoric over the death penalty just got hotter with a proposal, in Florida, that firing squads replace lethal injections. Some see this as a sign that death penalty supporters are insecure.
10/15/2011 10:29 am
Herman Cain 9-9-9 sticker shock? 18% sales tax possible in some states.

Under the Herman Cain 9-9-9 tax plan, a new federal sales tax would be added on top of existing state and local sales taxes. That means 9-9-9 could yield large sales taxes in some places.
10/14/2011 06:51 pm
LRA leader Joseph Kony: Why Obama sent US troops to Uganda to get him

The feared group LRA is responsible for the murder and rape of thousands in Central Africa. Siding with interventionist advisers, Obama sent the US troops to help remove Joseph Kony from the battlefield.
10/14/2011 06:39 pm
Rick Perry jobs plan: Make rest of America more like Texas

Texas Gov. Rick Perry, in an address in Pennsylvania, says the energy sector could create jobs in plenty of states where there are resources, and vows to lead charge to clear regulatory hurdles.
10/14/2011 05:45 pm
Deficit 'super committee' flooded with ideas. Will any of them work?

Friday is the deadline for congressional committees to submit ideas to the deficit 'super committee.' But there's little indication that any of the ideas signal an openness to compromise.
10/14/2011 03:31 pm
Editor's Blog What an e-reader can't give you

From the Kindle to the iPad, e-readers are revolutionizing reading. They are handy, instantaneous, and spreading like wildfire. What they will never give you is the pleasure of wandering through the aisles of a bookstore.
10/14/2011 12:48 pm
Whitney Houston refuses to buckle up on Delta flight (video)

Whitney Houston was on her way to Detroit to work on 'Sparkle,' her first film in years, when the airline seat belt incident occurred.
10/14/2011 11:57 am
Herman Cain: Who came up with the 999 plan?

With Herman Cain now a GOP front-runner in some polls, DCDecoder offers a four-point primer on Cain's 999 plan.
10/14/2011 09:53 am
Can 'Occupy Wall Street' really get money out of politics?

While 'Occupy Wall Street' has avoided specifying demands, money in politics is a clear target. Supporters of campaign-finance reform hope the movement gives their cause momentum.
10/14/2011 09:44 am
Global News Blog Good Reads: Innovation and survival as seen through caveman cosmetics factory, post-Jobs Apple

Today's Good Reads focuses on offbeat news stories, including the discovery of a 100,000-year-old caveman cosmetics factory in a South African cave, and a profile of a young executive at Apple who may keep the creative juices flowing.
10/14/2011 09:27 am
Assassination plot: US seeks to label Iran an international outlaw

As US diplomats show allies evidence that Iran was behind an assassination plot, they are also laying the groundwork for pursuing Iran as an international outlaw that violated a treaty.
10/13/2011 08:42 pm