Republicans ‘troubled’ after Rice meeting

Possible promotions of the ambassador and acting CIA Director Michael Morell remain in jeopardy after meeting about Benghazi attacks.

Opposition forces stage mass protest against Morsi

Demonstration is largest show of dissent against the Egyptian president since his bid to assume near-absolute power.

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Wizards’ hardiest fans show up to enjoy allegedly professional basketball and prove a point: They’re with them no matter what.

Obama, GOP launch ‘cliff’ campaigns

Obama, GOP launch ‘cliff’ campaigns

White House also calls on Congress to pass a new stimulus.

Fight over long-standing filibuster rules reignites partisan sparring in Senate

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Democratic proposal on rules could prove “nuclear” for broader negotiations on fiscal issues.

GOP introduces answer to Dream Act

GOP introduces answer to Dream Act

Measure would provide pathway to permanent residency to those who complete military service or college.

A phone call, an airstrike and then anger over civilian deaths in Gaza

A phone call, an airstrike and then anger over civilian deaths in Gaza

The killing of members of one militant’s family reflects a complicated calculus for Israel.

For ‘company’ men charged in BP spill, criminally at fault or scapegoated?

For ‘company’ men charged in BP spill, criminally at fault or scapegoated?

Lawyers for drilling veterans say government “decided to single out two guys working on a rig.”

Kim Jong Eun’s ‘sexiest’ new title

Kim Jong Eun’s ‘sexiest’ new title

The joke’s on China after daily paper runs 55-page photo spread with the Onion story on Korean “heartthrob.”

ACC files $50M lawsuit against U-Md. to ensure payment for Big Ten move

ACC files $50M lawsuit against U-Md. to ensure payment for Big Ten move

League raised its exit fee to $50 million in September, which U-Md. President Loh voted against.

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