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Gallup: Obama’s Chance of a Loss Grows

With approval ratings below 50 percent and polls showing his decline, Obama's re-election fading.... [Full Story]

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Buffett Buys 63 Newspapers for $142 Million

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc is boosting its bet on the newspaper industry, with a deal to buy the majority of Media General Inc's papers for $142 million in cash, making him one of the largest publishers in the United States. ... [Full Story]

Buffett Buys 63 Newspapers for $142 Million

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc is boosting its bet on the [Full Story]

Kucinich to Newsmax: War With Iran Would Be a 'Calamity'

Rep. Dennis Kucinich says Congress is setting the stage for a war [Full Story] |

Sen. Lee: GOP Can Save the Day on Budget

Odds are increasing that Senate Republicans will unite behind a single [Full Story] |

Senate Republicans Block New Iran Sanctions Bill

U.S. Senate Republicans said on Thursday they needed more time to examine [Full Story]

LIGNET: Quibbles Over Messiah's Return Splits Iran's Leaders

David Wurmser, a former senior aide to vice president Dick Cheney, says [Full Story]

Postal Service to Begin Closing Plants This Summer

The nearly bankrupt U.S. Postal Service is moving ahead with plans to close [Full Story]

Two Cabinet Members Named in Green Loan Probe

The House investigation of the Energy Department s controversial loan [Full Story]

Rep. Camp: Obama Must Revamp Tax Code

The U.S. Congress and President Barack Obama should endorse a fast-track [Full Story]

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America

Disco Queen Donna Summer Has Died at 63

Disco queen Donna Summer, whose pulsing anthems such as Last Dance, ''Love to Love You Baby and Bad Girls became the soundtrack for a glittery age of sex, drugs, dance and flashy clothes, has died. She was 63. Her family released a statement Thursday saying Summer died... [Full Story]

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Politics

Romney: Clinton Was Better President Than Obama

Republican presidential nominee-to-be Mitt Romney has adopted a new strategy to attract moderate Democrats and independents trumpeting the accomplishments of former President Bill Clinton to contrast him with current President Barack Obama. [Full Story]

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World

Syria's Assad: Nations That 'Sow Chaos' on Damascus Will Suffer

President Bashar Assad said Wednesday that countries trying to "sow chaos" in Syria could be infected with it themselves, an apparent warning to Arab Gulf nations that back the insurgency aimed at forcing him from power. [Full Story]

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Money

Geithner: US Faces 'Very Tough' Challenges in 'Dangerous' World

Europe's debt crisis, higher oil prices and the year-end budget cuts and tax increases still remain risks to the U.S. economy, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Thursday. [Full Story]

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Health

Secrets to Getting Rid of Stubborn Fat

Many of us have problems areas of fat on our bodies, such as belly bulges and thunder thighs, and no matter how hard we diet and exercise, we just can't seem to lose them. [Full Story]

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Sci & Tech

Rare 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse Will Be Visible from China to Texas

Sunrises and sunsets often dazzle, but they'll have a special ring to them in a few days for people in the western United States and eastern Asia: The moon will slide across the sun, blocking everything but a blazing halo of light. [Full Story]