Unpopular but unbowed, President Bush defended his tumultuous two terms in a farewell address to the nation Thursday night, claiming a series of successes at home and abroad.

• CIA director: Harsh interrogations were effective
• British official condemns war on terror as 'mistaken'
• Court ruling endorses Bush surveillance policy
• Federal court hits Bush White House over email

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger used a terse State of the State address to warn that California "is in a state of emergency" and "faces insolvency in weeks" without a budget deal. Matthew Yi

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With just three words, Attorney General-designate Eric Holder capped years of angry debate over U.S. counterterrorism policy and declared a major break from the Bush administration.

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• EPA pick would revisit state's emissions waiver
• Panel backs Clinton for secretary of state
• Homeland Security nominee pledges improvements
• Interior pick vows to wean nation off foreign oil