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Obama sets out to reshape US relations in Russia, meet the Pope, make a mark in Africa Photo
WASHINGTON (AP) — Determined to change the way the world views the United States, Barack Obama is onto his next foreign mission: rebuilding relations with Russia, proving to global leaders that America is serious about climate change, and outlining his vision for Africa, his father's... more
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Analysis: Palin's unexpected resignation stings her party, unlikely to end national ambitions Photo
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's abrupt and unscripted holiday resignation is an odd way to launch a potential presidential bid and certainly no help for a party battered by scandal and fighting for relevancy. more
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White House celebrating Independence Day with barbecue, fireworks for military families
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is getting ready for the big holiday barbecue and fireworks show at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. more
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INSIDE WASHINGTON: With many items missing, is National Archives good record-keeping steward?
WASHINGTON (AP) — National Archives visitors know they'll find the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights in the main building's magnificent rotunda in Washington. But they won't find the patent file for the Wright Brothers' Flying Machine or the maps for the... more
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With Franken, Senate Democrats get 60 votes _ on paper _ and a lot more pressure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress returns for its midsummer session Monday with a Senate supermajority not super enough for President Barack Obama's top priorities to pass without Republican support. more
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