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A top official says President Barack Obama, unhappy with all the Afghanistan war options he's been given, won't accept any of them unless changes are made. The news comes as Karl Eikenberry, the American ambassador there, recently expressed big concerns that a troop buildup would make the already weak government more reliant on the United States.

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Madam Slams Spitzer's Ethics Talk

posted: 9 HOURS 17 MINUTES AGO

filed under: National News, Political News, Scandals

Steven Speliotis

An unlikely speaker will deliver a talk Thursday at Harvard University's center for ethics: Eliot Spitzer. The former New York governor resigned in 2008 amid revelations that he had spent thousands of dollars on prostitutes. And the madam who ran the business is outraged. Says Kristin Davis, right: "Why do we continue to promote dirty politicians?"

Hero Cop Describes Fort Hood Shooting

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filed under: Crime News, National News, Political News

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Poll: Grouchy Public Sticking With Obama

posted: 19 HOURS 48 MINUTES AGOcomments: 6787

filed under: Political News, The Obama Presidency

Even though the country has become more pessimistic, President Barack Obama still enjoys the confidence of a majority of Americans. An Associated Press-GfK poll shows that he has an approval rating of 54 percent. But it also says the number of people who think the country is heading in the wrong direction has increased.

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Democrats Wrestle With Abortion Issue

posted: 1 DAY 22 HOURS AGO

filed under: Political News

As if Democrats didn't have enough to worry about in overhauling health care, the weighty issue of abortion has suddenly rocketed to the forefront of the debate, dividing lawmakers and threatening the party's ability to pass reform legislation. So, will the Senate pass a measure with abortion restrictions like the House just did?
Also: Bill Clinton to Jump Into Fray

Gift Card Scandal Dogs Baltimore Mayor

posted: 2 DAYS 13 HOURS AGOcomments: 39

filed under: Political News, Scandals

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Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon goes on trial for an unusual form of corruption -- spending thousands of dollars in gift cards that had been donated for needy families. Dixon persuaded wealthy donors to fund the cards, then allegedly blew the proceeds at Best Buy, Old Navy, and Target. If convicted, she will be forced to step down as mayor.