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'Blot' On U.S. HIV/AIDS Leadership Removed   A "blot" on U.S. HIV/AIDS leadership "ended last month when President [Barack] Obama lifted the prohibition " that kept HIV-positive foreigners from visiting the U.S. or seeking residency, according to a Washington Post editorial .
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Analysis: US Works With And Around Afghan Leader
The Obama administration has a simple-sounding strategy for the problem that is Hamid Karzai: Work with him and around him at the same time.
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Mary Cheney, Partner Welcome Second Child
Mary Cheney and her partner Heather Poe welcomed their second child, daughter Sarah Lynne Cheney, on Nov.
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Latest U. of Nebraska debate over embryonic stem-cell research shows dispute unlikely to fade
The University of Nebraska's governing board was expected to vote Friday on a resolution that would limit stem-cell research at the university system's facilities to rules approved under former President George W. Bush.
21 hrs ago | CNN
Sen. Byrd sets record in Congress
When Robert Byrd came to Congress from West Virginia, a postage stamp cost 3 cents and kids were clamoring for a new toy called Mr.
Stimulus spending watchdog group critical of President Obama's job creation numbers
The government watchdog overseeing economic stimulus spending said Thursday that, in its rush to take credit for saving hundreds of thousands of jobs, the Obama administration was overly confident in its job-counting and did not acknowledge significant errors in the figures.
Belgian-British duo wins race for EU's top jobs
EU leaders on Thursday handed the European Union's top new jobs to two little-known compromise figures - Belgium's prime minister and the EU's trade commissioner - dashing hopes of those who wanted to raise the continent's global profile.
Ordinary Chinese cool on Obama
State media heralded President Barack Obama's maiden trip to China as a triumph, but ordinary Chinese were largely shielded by their government from his most critical remarks and activists were disappointed by the measured tone of those they did hear.
Obama treated to warm welcome in South Korea
President Barack Obama is being treated to a friendly welcome in his first visit to South Korea, and he says the nation's alliance with the United States is stronger than ever.
Famed Southwest artist Jose Cisneros dies
Artist Jose Cisneros, known for his vivid depictions of the people and culture of the Southwest, has died in El Paso.
Government creates new task force against fraud
The Obama administration announced a governmentwide task force to combat financial fraud after the U. S. recession led to an increase in economic crimes.
Former first lady Laura Bush has unveiled the design of the George W. Bush Presidential Center planned for the Southern Methodist University campus.
Karl Rove's memoir coming in March
Karl Rove's memoir has a title, "Courage and Consequence," and a release date - March 9, 2010.
Their view: GOP is the party of fiscal babies
Nearly every Republican these days calls for tax cuts and lower deficits, and in the same sentence.
In visit, Obama skirts Chinese political sensitivities
Whether by White House design or Chinese insistence, President Obama has steered clear of public meetings with Chinese liberals, free press advocates, and even ordinary Chinese during his first visit to China, showing deference to the Chinese leadership's aversions to such interactions that is unusual for a visiting American president.
Senate Approves Budget for Veterans Programs
The Senate on Tuesday adopted the latest in a continuing series of major budget increases to provide medical care for veterans.
Dobbs: Obama's "Not The Devil, But..."
Departed CNN newsman Lou Dobbs made it relatively clear that he does NOT think President Obama is the devil.
Democrats poised to end GOP filibuster of controversial appellate court nominee
Democrats were poised Tuesday to end a Senate filibuster against a controversial appeals court nominee and show Republicans they can't stop President Barack Obama from turning the federal judiciary to the left.
Obama administration to replace federal pipeline coordinator Drue Pearce
The Obama administration announced Monday, Nov. 16 that it would replace Drue Pearce as Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects.
Memories of war: from heaven to hell and back
Most of you observed Veterans Day on Wednesday with tributes to those who served our country in the military, especially those who died doing it.
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