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Afghan war, Fort Hood shooting weighing on President Obama
War and tragedy are putting President Obama through the most wrenching period of his young administration. Visibly thinner, admittedly skipping meals, he is learning every day the challenges of a wartime presidency. Health-care reform, climate-change legislation, the broken economy -- all are...
U.S. envoy resists troop increase, cites Karzai as problem
The U.S. ambassador in Kabul sent two classified cables to Washington in the past week expressing deep concerns about sending more U.S. troops to Afghanistan until President Hamid Karzai's government demonstrates that it is willing to tackle the corruption and mismanagement that has fueled the...
U.S. envoy resists troop increase, cites Karzai as problem
The U.S. ambassador in Kabul sent two classified cables to Washington in the past week expressing deep concerns about sending more U.S. troops to Afghanistan until President Hamid Karzai's government demonstrates that it is willing to tackle the corruption and mismanagement that has fueled the...
Catholic Church gives D.C. ultimatum on same-sex marriage issue
The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington said Wednesday that it will be unable to continue the social service programs it runs for the District if the city doesn't change a proposed same-sex marriage law, a threat that could affect tens of thousands of people the church helps with adoption,...
For Happy the hippo, moving from Washington to Milwaukee has been a pleasure
MILWAUKEE -- So everybody's in the pool: Happy on one side of the "howdy" gate, the girls a few feet away on the other.
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Official: Obama rejects war options
 A senior administration official says President Barack Obama doesn't plan to accept any of the Afghanistan war options presented by his national security team.
Barack Obama - National security - War in Afghanistan - Afghanistan - United StatesTyson booked on suspicion of battery at LAX
 A scuffle erupted between Mike Tyson and a freelance photographer at Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday, and both men were booked and released on suspicion of misdemeanor battery, police said.
Los Angeles - Mike Tyson - LAX - United States - CaliforniaDoctors questioned Hasan's behavior
 Doctors discussed concerns about Nidal Malik Hasan's strange behavior months before the Army major was accused of opening fire on soldiers and civilians at Fort Hood.
FortHood - British Army - United States - Military - ArmyHistoric night at the Country Music Awards
 It was a historic night at the Country Music Association awards, thanks to Taylor Swift and Darius Rucker.
Taylor Swift - Country Music Association - Jamey Johnson - Music - Brad PaisleyIsrael: Photos show Iran link to arms
 The Israeli military has released documents and photos it says proves Iran was behind a huge shipment of weapons Israeli navy commandos intercepted last week.
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Marriage proposal deflates as ring falls from hot-air balloon
This is a story of love rewarded. Twice.
 Bad weather blamed for widespread Brazilian blackout
Heavy rain and strong wind caused blackouts that left nearly a third of Brazilians 60 million people in the dark, officials ...
 CDC reports 4,000 U.S. swine flu deaths
Federal health officials now say that 4,000 or more Americans likely have died from swine flu about four times the estimate ...
 A feast of doubts for college freshmen come Thanksgiving
It's called the "turkey drop" ?? when first-year college students break up with their high school sweethearts over the Thanksgiving ...
 Surgeon separates Phillies player from his pain
A few years ago, Phillies right fielder Jayson Werth thought he'd hit the end of his career. Chronic wrist pain sidelined him ...
News Analysis: In Leaning on Karzai, U.S. Has Limited Leverage
As President Obama reviews his strategy in Afghanistan, the question of how much leverage the U.S. really has over President Hamid Karzai is at the center of the discussion.
 U.S. Envoy Urges Caution on Forces for Afghanistan
The U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, Karl W. Eikenberry, expressed reservations about deploying additional troops, senior officials said.
American Adviser to Kurds Stands to Reap Oil Profits
Peter W. Galbraith, an influential former U.S. ambassador, could earn millions as a result of his closeness to the Iraqi Kurds and his financial ties with a Norwegian oil company.
Video Bingo Has Alabamians Yelling Everything But
An electronic version of the game has proven popular, except with gambling foes.
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