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GOP: Obama Reponsible For Cuts
February 25 2013 11:24 PM

As the administration issues dire warnings about the looming sequester, congressional Republicans are a plan to give the president more flexibility in imposing the $85 billion in cuts, which they say could protect the most vital programs.
Scottish Cardinal Facing Sex Charges Eligible To Vote For Pope
February 24 2013 3:40 PM

Cardinal Keith O'Brien should be allowed to decide for himself whether to take part in next week's Vatican conclave, says a fellow cardinal.
Afghans Order US Special Forces Out Of Province, Charging Torture
February 24 2013 2:54 PM

The Afghans demand all U.S. special forces leave Maidan Wardak after reports they are behind civilians being tortured or disappeared.
Obama Calls Boehner, McConnell On Budget Crunch
February 21 2013 9:38 PM

With the sequestration deadline a week away, President Barack Obama called Republican congressional leaders Thursday to discuss the sharp cuts that loom over the government.
Another GOP Senator And Bob Dole Back Hagel
February 21 2013 8:53 PM

Chuck Hagel’s fiercely resisted bid to become secretary of defense gained steam Thursday when Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama, a senior conservative Republican, said he would vote for him.
Google Reported Planning Touchscreen Laptops
February 21 2013 12:21 AM

Google reportedly has developed the first touchscreen laptops powered by its Chrome OS to be sold later this year.
Benedict May Change Rules To Speed Papal Election
February 20 2013 10:25 PM

The Vatican hinted Wednesday that Pope Benedict XVI could issue a letter in the week left in his pontificate that may speed the election of his successor.
Hagel Smear Began As Joke, Reporter Says
February 20 2013 9:44 PM

The false claim that Chuck Hagel had been endorsed for defense secretary by a nonexistent group called “Friends of Hamas” began as a ridiculous hypothetical, says the reporter who first floated it.
14 Hurt, 3 Missing After Kansas City Blast And Fire
February 20 2013 12:13 AM

Three people are missing and at least 14 people were injured when a gas line in Kansas City, Mo., exploded and ignited a ferocious four-alarm fire, officials said Tuesday night.
Tunisian Premier Quits, Undercut By Own Party
February 19 2013 8:55 PM

Tunisian Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali resigned Tuesday after failing to form a government amid conflict between his Islamist allies and their secular opponents.
Sen. Mike Johanns Of Nebraska To Retire In 2014
February 18 2013 9:14 PM

Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., announced Monday that he will not seek re-election in 2014, saying he wants a “quieter time” with his family after a long political career.
McCain, Graham Seem Resigned To Hagel Confirmation
February 17 2013 1:53 PM

Sen. John McCain said Sunday that his fellow Republicans will drop their delaying tactics on the Chuck Hagel nomination, and the ex-senator has the votes to become defense secretary.

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