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Virginians split on gay marriage

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    Virginians split on gay marriage

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  • Obama gets approval bump in Va.

    Obama gets approval bump in Va.

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  • Poll shows Kaine, Allen tied

    Poll shows Kaine, Allen tied

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  • Many blamed for high gas prices

    Many blamed for high gas prices

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  • A nation deeply divided

    A nation deeply divided

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After bin Laden: Obama in the polls

An approval lift for Obama, but a long way to go in the war on terror

President Obama’s approval rating has gotten a bump after the killing of Osama bin Laden. There is widespread public relief and pride in the success of the operation, but few see bin Laden’s death as meaning the end of terrorism. Two-thirds worry that al-Qaeda will try to retaliate, but most are confident in the government’s ability to prevent such attacks.

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Gingrich is in, but can he win?

Video: Gingrich is in, but can he win?

Newt Gingrich is officially in the 2012 presidential race, but does he have a chance at winning?
NATO strikes topple buildings in Tripoli

NATO strikes topple buildings in Tripoli

Journalists were given an escorted tour of a few damaged buildings in Tripoli early Tuesday, after the heaviest NATO bombardment in weeks hit the Libyan capital. (May 10)
Pakistan will allow bin Laden wives to be questioned

Pakistan will allow bin Laden wives to be questioned

Pakistan has informed the U.S. that it will allow direct access to Osama bin Laden's widows. CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousuf Gilani denied repeated allegations that top officials knew where he was hiding.
$2 billion for rail projects, speed upgrades announced

$2 billion for rail projects, speed upgrades announced

Amtrak and rail projects in 15 states are being awarded the $2 billion that Florida lost after the governor cancelled plans for high-speed train service. (May 9)
Carney: Pakistan relationship is 'complicated'

Carney: Pakistan relationship is 'complicated'

White House press secretary Jay Carney said Monday that the United States' relationship with Pakistan is both important and complicated in the aftermath of the U.S led raid that killed Osama bin Laden. (May 9)
Obama on bin Laden raid: 'Longest 40 minutes of my life'

Obama on bin Laden raid: 'Longest 40 minutes of my life'

In his first and only interview since the death of Osama bin Laden, President Obama tells "60 Minutes" correspondent Steve Kroft about the mission that led to the killing of the al Qaeda leader.
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The Fast Fix- President Daniels?

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Obama: Bin Laden support network somewhere in Pakistan

Obama: Bin Laden support network somewhere in Pakistan

President Obama discussed the chances of an Osama bin Laden support network within Pakistan. (May 8)
Rumsfeld: Enhanced interrogation aided in finding bin Laden

Rumsfeld: Enhanced interrogation aided in finding bin Laden

Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld spoke about the efforts that lead to the killing of Osama bin Laden, citing the use of "enhanced interrogation techniques" on terror suspects likely produced "a major fraction" of U.S. knowledge on al-Qaeda.
Kerry: Bin Laden killing a reset button on Pakistan

Kerry: Bin Laden killing a reset button on Pakistan

Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), chairman of the foreign relations committee, spoke with Bob Schieffer on how Osama bin Laden's death will affect the U.S. relations with Pakistan. (May 8)
Pentagon releases bin Laden tapes

Pentagon releases bin Laden tapes

The Pentagon released several videos of Osama bin Laden found in his hideout, including one of bin Laden watching himself on the news. (May 7)
GOP address: Osama bin Laden

GOP address: Osama bin Laden

Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown praised years of diligent work by the military and intelligence professionals to pinpoint Osama bin Laden's location. His death, Brown said, sends a clear message to others like bin Laden. (May 7)
Behind the scenes at the White House after bin Laden killed

Behind the scenes at the White House after bin Laden killed

In this clip from WhiteHouse.gov, President Obama is seen congratulating CIA Director Leon Panetta immediately after the death of Osama bin Laden. Vice President Biden is also seen on the phone in what the White House says is a call to either President Bush or President Clinton.

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Tea party 2012 poll favors Ga.'s Cain, Texas' Paul

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