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Biden, McCain spar over Obama's new Afghan buildup
34 mins ago
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Vice President Joe Biden says the Obama administration's new surge-and-exit troop strategy in Afghanistan serves notice on the Karzai government that "you now have to step up to the ball."
Iran releases 5 British sailors detained at sea
1 hr 4 mins ago
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Iran freed five British sailors detained last week when their racing yacht drifted accidentally into Iranian waters in the Persian Gulf. Britain said it was delighted with Wednesday's release and praised Tehran's handling of the incident.
US commander supports Afghan surge timeline
1 hr 5 mins ago
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The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan said Wednesday he's "absolutely supportive" of the 18-month timeline for President Barack Obama's troop surge even though Taliban forces may try to wait out the increased U.S. commitment. He said the U.S. and its partners need to convince the Taliban they cannot win.
Tempers flare as Senate debates health care
2 hrs 50 mins ago
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A Republican senator asserted Tuesday during a rancorous floor debate that President Barack Obama's health care overhaul will shorten the lives of America's seniors by cutting Medicare.
Case closed but Woods scrutiny continues
39 mins ago
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Tiger Woods didn't have to say a word to get Florida troopers off his case. The same strategy may be harder to pull off when it comes to the tabloid media probing his private life.