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Clinton urges new fight for women's equality

Secretary of state gives speech on closing the gender gap
EDITH M. LEDERER
Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio

In defense of Dennis Kucinich

Why I'll be cheering if his vote kills healthcare reform
Heather Michon
Education

Dems going for broke on student loan reform

But will the president's proposed overhaul make it past the GOP (and six holdouts from his own party)?
Jenn Kepka
This Week in Crazy

This week's winner: Eric Massa

The Democrat's scandal roped together dark conspiracy theories, Glenn Beck and a naked Rahm Emanuel
Mike Madden
Scenes from Afghanistan

Slide show: Life during wartime

Portraits of Afghans as the war grinds on
James Lee
Healthcare Reform

Five reasons the public option is still dead

Despite the latest twist from Sen. Dick Durbin, chances are a public option still won't be in the healthcare bill
Mike Madden
Eric Massa

Fueling the Massa distraction

GOP leader John Boehner hopes to embarrass Nancy Pelosi with the Massa scandal -- but his revenge may prove bitter
Joe Conason
Taxes

Amazon punishes Colorado for collecting sales tax

Online retailer sends message to states seeking to make up millions in lost tax revenue
David Sirota
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Friday, Mar 12, 2010 14:59 EST

Judge invites comment on 9/11 health settlement

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Devotees of Fla. man drank snail mucus in ritual

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Friday, Mar 12, 2010 14:09 EST

Clinton slams Israel on housing announcement

Secretary of State calls Netanyahu and questions Israel's commitment to peace negotiations
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Friday, Mar 12, 2010 14:01 EST

States scramble on campaign spending limits

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Friday, Mar 12, 2010 11:13 EST

Pat Caddell predicting ruin for Democrats -- again

His claim: Passing healthcare will be "calamitous" for Democrats. The reality: This is what he always says!
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Friday, Mar 12, 2010 10:03 EST

Austrian gov't finds mass graves of Nazi victims

Wartime photos used to locate burial sites
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Friday, Mar 12, 2010 08:58 EST

N.Y. cashier, 91, punched trying to fend off thief

If she saw the thief again she would "smack him"
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Friday, Mar 12, 2010 08:37 EST

Israel moves to change law after Biden "mishap"

New regulations aim to keep Prime Minister informed of important decisions
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Friday, Mar 12, 2010 08:22 EST

Obama wants Yellen as Fed vice chair

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Friday, Mar 12, 2010 07:13 EST

The Democrats' scam becomes more transparent

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Thursday, Mar 11, 2010 18:42 EST

Glenn Beck misses Joe McCarthy

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Thursday, Mar 11, 2010 18:27 EST

Once-revered S.C. lawmaker freezes to death alone

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Thursday, Mar 11, 2010 18:01 EST

GOP finance chief's background in dubious "charity"

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Thursday, Mar 11, 2010 17:21 EST

ACORN gives up Ohio business license

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Thursday, Mar 11, 2010 17:14 EST

Reid's wife breaks neck, back in car crash

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Thursday, Mar 11, 2010 16:25 EST

Gawker's Scott Brown scoop falls flat

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Thursday, Mar 11, 2010 15:56 EST

Obama gives away $1.4M Nobel prize

The president distributes his prize money among charities and organizations
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Thursday, Mar 11, 2010 14:45 EST

Yemen holds N.J. man after al-Qaida shootout

Sharif Mobley's father claims: "He's no terrorist."
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Lesbian teen back at Miss. school after prom flap

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House votes to probe leaders over Massa

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