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Sgt. Bergdahl

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American Sniper: Brutal Honesty, Devastating Images; Unexpected Greatness

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It’s Veterans Day Today – Please Remember Our Vets

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History, Is It Being Taught Anymore?

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Obama 41% Approval Rating Proof Of The Public’s Lack Of Basic...

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Was Pvt. Bergdahl Choosing Suicide?

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Afghanistan

One Veteran’s Opinion About the POW Swap

Nirek - June 2, 2014 167

Afghanistan

The Republican Guide to Whose Deaths Matter and Whose Don’t

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As Russian Losses Mount in Ukraine, Putin Gets More Involved in War Strategy

The Russian president has rejected requests from commanders in the field that they be allowed to retreat from Kherson, a vital city in Ukraine’s south. [...]

How Paul LePage, Running to Lead Maine, Benefited From Florida Tax Breaks

Mr. LePage, a former governor who is seeking to reclaim the office, has along with his wife benefited from property tax breaks reserved for permanent Florida residents, public records show. [...]

G.O.P. Senate Hopefuls Leave Campaign Trail for Beltway Money Circuit

Their fund-raising dwarfed by their Democratic rivals, Republican nominees including Blake Masters and Mehmet Oz have been in Washington gathering cash from lobbyists. [...]

Elton John, a Favorite of Trump, Performs at the Biden White House

The British pop superstar, who had avoided performing for President Biden’s predecessor, was also presented with the National Humanities Medal. [...]

Lost Hope of Lasting Democratic Majority

Revisiting an influential book and the notion that demographics are destiny. [...]

Democrats Condemn Tudor Dixon for Mocking Whitmer Kidnapping Plot

A 2020 kidnapping plot against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer rattled Michigan. On Friday, her Republican opponent, Tudor Dixon, used it as a punchline in two campaign stops. [...]

As Cable News Focused on Queen, Democratic Political Donations Slipped

With less coverage of politics, the usual September rush of donations slowed. “It feels almost like we have to start over,” a Democratic fund-raiser said. [...]

In a First, Biden Gets Involved in State Legislative Races

The president’s involvement is a sign that Democratic leaders are taking down-ballot contests more seriously than in past elections. [...]

McCarthy Pitches a G.O.P. Agenda With Broad Appeal

Weeks before the midterm elections, the House minority leader presented a platform of neutral-sounding ideas that he said would guide a Republican majority. The hard right was there to cheer him on. [...]

Jared Kushner’s Company Reaches $3.25 Million Settlement in Maryland Lawsuit

The apartment company charged illegal fees and failed to adequately address leaks, mold and rodent infestations in its properties, the Maryland attorney general said. [...]

Trump-backed GOP pick for Michigan AG has been a vocal supporter of election lies. Emails show just how far he's gone for the cause

Months after Joe Biden's 2020 victory over Donald Trump in Michigan had been certified, and confirmed by audits and voting reviews, a clerk in rural Barry County received an unusual and confusing request from Matthew DePerno, an attorney in Kalamazoo. [...]

House Republicans rally around midterm agenda as McCarthy plots path to power

House Republicans on Thursday rallied around a policy blueprint that will serve as their political mission statement this fall, after getting a sneak peek of the document on Thursday from GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy and hearing messaging advice from a former House speaker and former Donald Trump adviser. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

Next stress for many parents: First school lunch bills since 2020

Though East Hampton is a solidly middle-class town in Connecticut, dozens of families are applying for free school meals for the first time as they contend with high food costs and tight budgets. [...]

Why teachers seem more willing to go on strike

Teachers are on strike in Columbus, Ohio, demanding functioning air conditioning. [...]

How to qualify for Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced his plan to address student loan debt, which includes debt forgiveness for certain borrowers and extending the pandemic-related payment pause. [...]

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Ukraine 'referendums': Soldiers go door-to-door for votes in polls

Russia is holding the self-styled referendums in parts of Ukraine it wants to claim control over. [...]

Ukraine war: Putin not bluffing about nuclear weapons, EU says

The EU's warning comes after Russia's president said he could use "all the means available to us". [...]

Iran protests: US to ease internet curbs for Iranians

The move comes after Iran tries to clamp down on internet freedom to stamp out widespread protests. [...]

Donors spending millions on Trump's legal battles

The former president's mounting bills are being paid by donors and the Republican party. [...]

US abortion rights: Arizona judge approves return to 19th century near-total ban

The ban, which predates the state's founding, allows exemptions only to save the mother's life. [...]

Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann: The cheating row that's blowing up the chess world

Magnus Carlsen's apparent accusation against Hans Niemann is the biggest chess scandal in years. [...]

Louise Fletcher: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest's Nurse Ratched dies aged 88

Fletcher won an Oscar for her memorable portrayal of the film's villainous Nurse Ratched. [...]

Hurricane Fiona: Canada braces for 'historic, extreme event'

Florida is also on hurricane watch, as a tropical storm makes its way to the US south-east coast. [...]

Italian election campaign ends as far right bids for power

Political leaders hold rallies ahead of elections on Sunday that could bring Giorgia Meloni to power. [...]

Palestinian anger at possible UK Jerusalem embassy move

It comes after the UK PM is said to have told Israel's leader she might relocate it to Jerusalem. [...]

Tag: Afghanistan

Trump Uses 9/11 Anniversary to Negotiate with Bin Laden in Seance

The Weekend Music Thread-People, Places and Dreams

Sgt. Bergdahl

American Sniper: Brutal Honesty, Devastating Images; Unexpected Greatness

It’s Veterans Day Today – Please Remember Our Vets

History, Is It Being Taught Anymore?

Obama 41% Approval Rating Proof Of The Public’s Lack Of Basic...

Was Pvt. Bergdahl Choosing Suicide?

One Veteran’s Opinion About the POW Swap

The Republican Guide to Whose Deaths Matter and Whose Don’t

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