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The president unveils a $3.8 trillion spending plan that seeks to pump billions of dollars into the economy while raising taxes on the rich to tame a soaring national debt that is now projected to grow significantly faster than previously forecast.

House GOP backs off demand that cuts accompany payroll tax holiday

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Paul Kane

Proposal by party leaders sets up a possible route to extending the tax cuts for the rest of the year.

Israel blames Iran in bombings that injure 4; Tehran denies involvement

Israel blames Iran in bombings that injure 4; Tehran denies involvement

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Racy, vulgar texts hurt large sting operation targeting foreign bribery

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Del Quentin Wilber

Communiques between an informant and FBI agents helped sabotage corruption cases in court.

Justice Breyer and wife robbed by machete-wielding man in West Indies

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Robert Barnes

A masked man who entered the couple’s vacation home in Nevis stole about $1,000 last week.

Father’s past is a sensitive subject for the man who will be China’s president

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Andrew Higgins

Xi Jinping’s father had tumultuous political career, questions about which have become taboo.

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Michael Gerson

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Whitney Houston found underwater in hotel tub and unconscious, police say

Whitney Houston found underwater in hotel tub and unconscious, police say

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Prescription drugs were also found in the singer’s room. Her family plans a funeral for week’s end.

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Israeli diplomats targeted in India, Georgia

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Bombers targeted Israeli diplomats in India and Georgia Monday. While there has been no claim of responsibility, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed the plotted strikes on Iran. The device in Tblisi was defused, but in New Delhi the wife of an official was hospitalized. (Feb. 13)
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Aaron Blake

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The band’s win inspired a lot of questions from fans who have never heard of the soft-spoken rock act.

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