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November 12, 2009

God & Country: Today's Picture: The Pope's Wednesday Audience

Benedict XVI appeared for his general audience after a conference on the possibility of alien life.

My Solemn Meeting With the President at My Friend's Resting Place

Barack Obama visited Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day.

Obama Faces Daunting Challenges in Far East Tour

The president is scheduled to make stops in Japan, China, Singapore, and South Korea.

God & Country: The Vatican's E.T. Conference: Is the Pope More Pro-Science Than He Gets Credit For?

The Roman Catholic Church just sponsored a conference on the question of life on other planets.

Obama Announces December 'Forum' on Finding Jobs

President says he is "open to any demonstrably good idea" to reverse the 10.2 percent unemployment rate

Denmark Invites 191 Leaders to UN Climate Talks

Both President Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have expressed interest in attending.

November 11, 2009

Muted Optimism on Copenhagen Climate Talks

With final prep work in Barcelona complete, negotiators hope to move forward with a substantive accord.

Giddy Republicans Foresee Bigger House Gains in 2010 Than in 1994

New Gallup Poll shows first GOP advantage in 2010 election, especially among independent voters.

Wofford Terriers Coach Mike Ayers Helps His Players Win On and Off the Field

The college football coach in Spartanburg, S.C., stresses brains and brawn in his Wingbone offense.

Washington Whispers: Insiders: GOP Should Lay Off Obama on Global Warming

A new poll reports 77 percent believe in global warming.

Climate Change Bill’s Murky Battleground: Assumptions and Statistics

Democrats push ahead without GOP, now hurry up and wait.

Supreme Court Weighs Juvenile Life Sentences

Should juvenile offenders face life behind bars?

Washington Whispers: Helen Thomas: Press Needs More Time With Obama

The veteran journalist says the president hasn't taken a stand on anything.

Democrats and Republicans Grapple With the Voters’ Message

The parties parse a split decision at the ballot box.

God & Country: At Fort Hood, Obama Uses Divine Judgment as Interfaith Outreach

In his Fort Hood speech, the president says the gunman will meet justice "in this world and the next."

Silent D.C. Sniper Mastermind Muhammad Executed

Convicted killer of 10 offered no last words, never gave motive for 2002 shootings.

Quiz: Landslides and Cliffhangers

Test your knowledge of lopsided and contested elections.

Answers: Landslides and Cliffhangers

Test your knowledge of lopsided and contested elections.

November 10, 2009

God & Country: Today's Picture: Prayer Service for Fort Hood

A weekend prayer service in Killeen, Texas, honored the dead and wounded from the Fort Hood shooting.

Washington Whispers: Robert Gibbs Chides Press on Afghan Troop Surge Stories

Turns out President Obama isn't ready to OK 40,000 new troops to Afghanistan as press has reported.

Bush: Fall of Berlin Wall Set in Motion by People

Former President George H. W. Bush was typically modest when discussing the Berlin Wall.

White House Communications Chief to Step Down

Former communications director Anita Dunn led a fight with Fox News in October.

Washington Whispers: Republicans Hail the 64 'Pro-Life' Democrats

Antiabortion vote by 64 Democrats on the healthcare reform bill signals split with the party.

God & Country: The Politics of Loosening Healthcare's Abortion Restrictions

President Obama suggests the House healthcare bill goes too far in limiting abortion coverage.

Washington Whispers: Negroponte: Bush More Intellectual Than You Think

The former intelligence chief says Bush was a prolific reader.

Navies of 2 Koreas Exchange Fire Near Border

First naval clash between the two countries in seven years comes one week before Obama visits Seoul.

Obama Willing to Go to Copenhagen for Climate Deal

The president expressed willingness to attend climate talks, if his presence is needed.

Washington Whispers: Pollster: Reid Will Win in Nevada

The Senate majority leader is introducing himself to his state's new residents.

November 9, 2009

God & Country: Today's Picture: Binyamin Netanyahu in Washington

Israel's prime minister addressed the Jewish Federations of North America in Washington today.

God & Country: Poll: Do You Support the House Healthcare Bill's Abortion Plan?

The House bans abortion coverage in basic plans in the healthcare exchange--and the public option.

Iran Accuses 3 Detained Americans of Espionage

Relatives and the U.S government say the three are innocent tourists who accidentally crossed into Iran

Washington Whispers: Mike Huckabee Has a New Diet: Protein Shakes

The potential 2012 presidential candidate says he's gained weight, but it won't be around for long.

God & Country: House Healthcare Bill's Abortion Provisions Anger All Sides

Abortion rights advocates and opponents are upset over how the House healthcare bill handles abortion.

Reagan, Obama and the Legacy of the Berlin Wall

Tracing presidential leadership through Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush and Barack Obama.

Bat and Darter Among Five New Endangered Species

Feds expand the endangered species list with a bat, a darter, a mussel, and two plants.

Washington Whispers: Palin, Huckabee, Romney Dominate GOP 2012 Field

The three major candidates are sucking up all of the oxygen, says a GOP pollster.

House Health Bill Unacceptable to Many in Senate

With some Democratic moderates opposing the bill's health insurance plan, reform could come to a halt.

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