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Nation & World - November 25, 2009
Obama honors a holiday tradition dating to 1947 by receiving a bird from the National Turkey Federation
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Schumer: Dems Ready to Go It Alone on Healthcare
Nation & World - November 23, 2009
The senator says the bill will move forward, even without Republican backing.
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Archives Probing Watergate Notes for Hidden Clues
Nation & World - November 19, 2009
Forensic scientists use latest tools to fill in 18½-minute gap on 1972 Nixon tape.
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Obama Says U.S., Allies Discussing Iran Sanctions
Nation & World - November 19, 2009
The president's warning comes after Iran's refusal to ship its low-enriched uranium abroad.
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Byrd Becomes Longest-Serving Congress Member
Nation & World - November 18, 2009
The senator has cast more than 18,000 votes and has an attendance record of nearly 98 percent.
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Obama to China: Uncensored Society is Healthy
Nation & World - November 16, 2009
U.S. president couches criticism with praise, humility in speech to Chinese university students.
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Top White House Lawyer Greg Craig Quitting
Nation & World - November 13, 2009
Counsel's departure will be the highest-ranking resignation so far in Obama's 10-month presidency.
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Gitmo 9/11 Suspects Heading to N.Y. Trial
Nation & World - November 13, 2009
The move is a key step in Obama's plan to close the terror suspect detention center at Guantanamo Bay.
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My Solemn Meeting With the President at My Friend's Resting Place
Nation & World - November 12, 2009
Barack Obama visited Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day.
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Obama Faces Daunting Challenges in Far East Tour
Nation & World - November 12, 2009
The president is scheduled to make stops in Japan, China, Singapore, and South Korea.
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Silent D.C. Sniper Mastermind Muhammad Executed
Nation & World - November 11, 2009
Convicted killer of 10 offered no last words, never gave motive for 2002 shootings.
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White House Communications Chief to Step Down
Nation & World - November 10, 2009
Former communications director Anita Dunn led a fight with Fox News in October.
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Navies of 2 Koreas Exchange Fire Near Border
Nation & World - November 10, 2009
First naval clash between the two countries in seven years comes one week before Obama visits Seoul.
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Iran Accuses 3 Detained Americans of Espionage
Nation & World - November 9, 2009
Relatives and the U.S government say the three are innocent tourists who accidentally crossed into Iran
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House Health Bill Unacceptable to Many in Senate
Nation & World - November 9, 2009
With some Democratic moderates opposing the bill's health insurance plan, reform could come to a halt.
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Police: Gunman Caught After Killing 1 in Orlando
Nation & World - November 6, 2009
Gunman surrendered to police after killing one person at an Orlando office building.
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Portrait of Fort Hood Shooting Suspect Emerges
Nation & World - November 6, 2009
The alleged shooter worked at Walter Reed for six years, received counseling as a psychiatry intern.
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Obama: Government Working to Ease Pain of Joblessness
Nation & World - November 6, 2009
New figures show unemployment at its highest since 1983.
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Delegates Discuss Way Forward in UN Climate Talks
Nation & World - November 6, 2009
A rift amongst industrial nations and developing economies is endangering meaningful progress.
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Obama: U.S. Must Reverse Course With Indians
Nation & World - November 5, 2009
The president is seeking to improve the government's relationship with tribal communities.
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GOP Sweeps Big Governor Victories in Virginia and New Jersey
Nation & World - November 4, 2009
Republicans wrested political control from Democrats in Virginia and New Jersey.
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Source: U.S. Justice Souter Retiring
Nation & World - May 1, 2009
Souter's retirement will give Obama his first opportunity to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court.
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IMF: As Recession Worsens, World Economy Will Shrink This Year
Nation & World - April 22, 2009
U.S. economy will contract by 2.8 percent, with Japan, Russia, and Britain doing even worse
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Tracking the Results of Salmon Habitat Restoration
Science - April 13, 2009
If dollars spent equated to salmon recovered, the Northwest may well be awash in fish.
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