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Jailed Chinese dissident is honored at Nobel ceremony
Matti Huuhtanen, Bjoern H. Amland
An empty chair represents Liu Xiaobo in Oslo. This is the first time in 74 years the prize has not been handed over
Time conducts cover story Sarah Palin “interview” over e-mail
Alex Pareene
The newsweekly has her on the cover, but has no way of knowing whether she actually answered their questions
The triangulation Obama is guilty of
Steve Kornacki
There's a political logic to his tax deal with the GOP that has nothing to do with separating himself from the left
“Don’t ask, don’t tell” repeal is, as always, in trouble
Alex Pareene
Joe Lieberman will push a stand-alone bill, but delay and process complaints could still doom its chances
Obama to meet Bill Clinton Friday
Ben Feller
The two Democratic presidents will discuss strategies to account for newly emboldened Republican opposition
“Don’t ask, don’t tell” repeal dies: Who’s to blame?
Steve Kornacki
In a dramatic move, Harry Reid forces the issue in the Senate -- and falls three votes short
How Washington runs its war on Pakistan
Fatima Bhutto
The WikiLeaks cables show how the U.S. has escalated its drone strikes, with the aid of the Zardari regime
Tax cut deal: Obama bought himself precious time
Gene Lyons
The president got Republicans to budge, and avoided a bruising, futile confrontation over taxes
Whose side is the White House on anyway?
James K. Galbraith
The president should know that, as Lincoln told Congress in 1862, he "cannot escape history"
Matt Bai pretends Obama will face a primary challenge
Alex Pareene
The New York Times runs a piece of political analysis that practically admits to being pointless and wrong
Obama’s silent majority
Steve Kornacki
You'd never know it from cable news, but the average liberal Democrat actually likes the job the president is doing
Tuesday link dump: A deficit of seriousness
Alex Pareene
A new low in conservative "investigative journalism," NBC nepotism, and yet more proof that Barack Obama's a commie
Obama: Elizabeth Edwards a tenacious advocate
Associated Press
In a statement, the president says the nation benefited from her voice on health care reform and poverty
Elizabeth Edwards dies at 61
Nedra Pickler
A family friend confirms her death after a prolonged battle with cancer
Obama justifies tax cut compromise, lashes out at liberals
Alex Pareene
The president concludes his press conference with a cranky rant against left-wing critics
Elizabeth Edwards gravely ill with cancer
Nedra Pickler
Doctors recommend no further treatment and say she may only have a few months to live
World powers press Iran on nuclear issues during talks
George Jahn
Delegates from 6 nations urge Tehran to diffuse fears that its nuclear program could be used to manufacture weapons
Obama warns of “Sputnik moment” for America
Erica Werner
In a globalized economy, America must struggle to stay on top
GOP blocks Democratic high income taxes
David Espo
Republicans kill a law that would let Bush's tax cuts expire, citing the slow economy
This week in crazy: John McCain
Alex Pareene
The old maverick invents the weirdest reason yet to oppose the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell"
President issues pardons for nine people
Associated Press
Obama's first pardons go to people convicted on charges ranging from cocaine possession to coin mutilation
U.S. reaches trade deal with South Korea
Ken Thomas
The agreement focuses on the auto industry. U.S. officials say it will create tens of thousands of job domestically
BP launches new debate over size of spill
Dina Cappiello
Company says the government overestimated the amount of oil leaked into the Gulf of Mexico, could affect fine
President Obama in Afghanistan on unannounced trip
Ben Feller
Secret trip to war zone has been in the works for over a month
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