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Steven Spielberg will be among the guests and Jennifer Hudson will perform.

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Amb. John Bolton rates Obama's Asian adventure

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The Calif. governor parks in a red zone weeks after his wife broke the same law.

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The White House is bracing for a tough sell of President Barack Obama's long-awaited decision on whether to commit tens of thousands of new U.S. forces to the stalemated war in Afghanistan. (Nov. 24)

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Here's the latest news for Tuesday Nov. 24: Obama to announce new Afghanistan strategy soon; Major crib recall; Future of three U.S. Hikers held in Iran; Home sales jump again.

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Officials say President Obama could call for 40,000 troops as early as January.

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A former aide to Senator Ensign talks about betrayal in the wake of scandal.

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The inside story of an affair for a prominent conservative senator.

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The White House is acknowledging that getting a binding agreement for cutting greenhouse gases at the Copenhagen Summit is very unlikely.

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Prosecutors say John Kerry's eldest daughter won't be charged with drunken driving in Los Angeles. Alexandra Kerry will not be charged because of a lack of evidence. (Nov. 24)

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Palin on Hillary Clinton, her world view and national security

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Palin sets record straight on why she resigned as governor

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Palin assesses President Obama's job performance and more

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Palin on meeting the Rev. Billy Graham, her solution for the economy

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Is Congress ignoring American public on health care reform? Gov. Pawlenty weighs in

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Will Sarah Palin lead a populist movement in America?

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Martha Stewart slams Sarah Palin

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Obama's upcoming issues include health care, Afghanistan and federal deficit.

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Democrats prepare for tougher battle after victory in first crucial vote on health care bill

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President Obama will have final meeting with top advisers to decide how many troops to send to Afghanistan

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GOP candidate for Governor Scott McInnis says Republicans are now unified in their quest to defeat Democrat Governor Bill Ritter. Terry Jessup reports.

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As India's Singh arrives for State visit in Washington, President Obama may face a balancing act when it comes to South Asia.

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Hundreds of people gathered at a store on Fort Bragg to greet former GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, who was signing copies of her memoir.

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President Barack Obama says the U.S. economy has `core strengths' that will put the nation in a good stead for the long term despite a difficult year for millions of people. (Nov. 23)

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Kevin Huffman and Zeba Khan battle to become washingtonpost.com's best pundit.

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Andy Worthington discusses "Outside the Law: Stories from Guantanamo."

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Colorado Republican leaders say they're backing one candidate to run against Governor Bill Ritter next year. As Michelle Griego reports, the Republicans are very focused on taking back the State Capitol.

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Republican Sen. Barrasso balks at cost of health care reform

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Democrats face another round of compromise over key health care reform issues

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Rick Klein on the health care bill, and the president's plans for Afghanistan.

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President Barack Obama says he will have a national science fair next year to honor young inventors with the same gusto that college and professional athletes celebrate their victories at the White House. (Nov. 23)

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Is Congress ignoring American public's opposition to health care reform?

Chris Cuomo anchors a recap of "Good Morning America."

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Husband of Ensign's mistress speaks up about the scandal.

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Senate health care concessions spark accusations of payoffs

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George Stephanopoulos discusses the early stage of the Senate's debate.

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Republicans candidates for governor are forming a united front. They're hoping to combine efforts to take back the governor's seat in Colorado. Terry Jessup reports.

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The Roman Catholic bishop of Rhode Island said Sunday that he asked Rep. Patrick Kennedy in a 2007 letter to stop receiving Communion, the central sacrament of the church, because of the congressman's public stance on moral issues. (Nov. 22)

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Honduras gets ready to vote for a new president on November 29 in an election overshadowed by a military coup that toppled elected president Manuel Zelaya and plunged the impoverished nation into ...