NATO leaders agree on ‘map’ to end Afghan war
The strategy, built around the steady withdrawal of international troops through 2014, holds risks for Obama and could threaten the gains secured by U.S. forces.
Obama defends his attacks
on Romney’s career at Bain
Newark Mayor Cory Booker and other Democrats have criticized tactic.
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Women seek political role in Egypt
Females stood with men in protests that toppled Mubarak, but they have been excluded in the post-revolt era, rights activists say.
Has college become too easy?
As study time falls, debate rises.
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Blast in Yemeni capital underscores al-Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula’s reach
Suicide attack that kills at least 90 comes as militants, U.S.-backed government wage battle.
Government task force discourages routine testing for prostate cancer
PSA screening does more harm than good, panel finds, countering two decades of medical practice.
Talk show host Bill Maher calls
Mitt Romney’s Mormon faith a ‘cult’
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Obama’s crumbling Catholic vote
The president has done his best to alienate a potentially crucial demographic.
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A tribute to fallen, and the tune that calls them to rest
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I’ll Have Another wins Preakness
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More transparency in political spending sought
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