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Palin Keeps Low-Profile After Surprise News

Outgoing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is staying out of the public eye after her surprise announcement that she will leave office more than a year before her term is complete. More
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Stations To Host 2010 Debates

In a little more than a year, Floridians will be picking a new governor and a new U.S. senator. More

GOP Councilwoman Switches To Democratic Party

A life-long Republican and current member of Jacksonville City Council on Monday made a very public switch to the Democratic Party. More

Leon Grand Jury To Look Into Speaker's Dealings

A circuit court grand jury has asked for an investigation into House Speaker's Ray Sansom's dealing with a Panhandle college. More

Obama Says Iraq Will See Difficult Days Ahead

President Barack Obama warned on Saturday "there will be difficult days ahead" in Iraq and said the U.S. will remain a strong partner to Iraq for its security. More

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Biden Visits Iraq After Troop Pullout

Vice President Joe Biden is pressing Iraqi leaders to do more to foster national reconciliation and offered U.S. assistance in achieving that. More

Obama Administration Delays Release Of CIA Report

The Obama administration said Thursday that it needs two more months to review an internal CIA report on the agency's secret detention and interrogation program before making it public, drawing criticism from civil libertarians who say it's past time for Americans to know how its government treated terrorism suspects. More

Franken: 'I Can't Wait To Get Started'

Republican Norm Coleman concedes Minnesota's contested Senate race after a nearly eight-month recount and court fight. More
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Rare Copy Of Declaration Of Independence Found

British researchers have announced the discovery of a rare original copy of America's Declaration of Independence -- just in time for the Fourth of July. More

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Sanford Backs Out Of Vow To Release Records

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has backed out of a promise to release personal financial records to the media proving he did not use state money for trips to see his mistress. More

Analysis: Franken Doesn't Guarantee Dems Success

Al Franken's victory in the marathon Minnesota Senate race gives Democrats control of 60 seats, the number needed to overcome any Republican filibuster aimed at blocking elements of President Barack Obama's ambitious agenda. More
Video: Franken Thrilled | Balance Of Power

Iran Reformists Show Fresh Defiance Against Regime

EDITOR'S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of witnesses reached in Iran and official statements carried on Iranian media. More

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