Iran sentences former U.S. Marine to death for alleged espionage

Iran sentences former U.S. Marine to death for alleged espionage

Court says American was on a spy mission; his family says he was visiting his grandmother.

Home refinancing push ‘biggest thing president can do without’ Congress

Home refinancing push ‘biggest thing president can do without’ Congress

COLUMN | One advocate suggests using Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to set off a nationwide wave.

Former U.S. soldier charged with trying to aid terror group al-Shabab

Md. man trained in cryptology, intelligence was ”looking for dying with a gun in my hand,” complaint says.

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Automakers show their stuff

The Detroit auto show opened to the public Jan. 7.

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Children have suffered amid the country’s instability.

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President Obama held a press conference Monday afternoon to announce the resignation of current chief of staff William Daley and introduce his replacement, Budget Director Jacob Lew.
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President Barack Obama welcomed the Dallas Mavericks to the White House Monday, seven months after they beat the Miami Heat for the NBA championship. (Jan. 9)
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Super PACs alter the dynamics of fundraising

Under new rules governing money in politics, it looks like rich are getting richer — majority of $14 million in spending from new type of political group has been spent on behalf of three candidates: Romney, Perry and Huntsman.

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In appearance at Winter TV Press Tour 2012, network chief assures that series decisions coming soon.

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