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The White House uses the former president to twist the arms of Senate Democrats wary about the health care reform bill. Clinton, who learned a painful lesson about the consequences of failing to pass such a bill, says Tea Party protesters are upset "because we're winning" -- and Democrats should vote for whatever will pass, even if it's not exactly what they want.

Hasan's Radical Contacts Scrutinized

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filed under: Crime News, National News

Nearly a week after Nidal Hasan allegedly went on a shooting rampage at Fort Hood, questions swirl around reports of the Army psychiatrist's past communication with a radical Muslim imam. Did authorities, who had been aware of Hasan's contact with Anwar al-Awlaki, miss an opportunity to head off the deadly killing spree?

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A One-Man Mission to Find WWII Wrecks

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filed under: National News

It's unlikely anyone needs to remind Clayton Kuhles that it's Veterans Day today. That's because he has spent the last eight years locating WWII wrecks in the rugged lands of India, China and Myanmar. His work has brought a huge sense of relief to families who never knew what happened to loved ones lost in the conflict.

DC Sniper 'Relaxed' Before Execution

posted: 2 HOURS 17 MINUTES AGO

filed under: Crime News, National News

A prison official in southern Virginia says John Allen Muhammad, the sniper who terrorized the Washington, D.C., area with a young accomplice in 2002, seemed "quiet and relaxed" before being put to death by lethal injection Tuesday night.

Poll: Grouchy Public Sticking With Obama

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filed under: Political News, The Obama Presidency

Even though the country has become more pessimistic, President Barack Obama still enjoys the confidence of a majority of Americans. An Associated Press-GfK poll shows that he has an approval rating of 54 percent. But it also says the number of people who think the country is heading in the wrong direction has increased.

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Brazil Suffers Widespread Blackout

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filed under: World News

Transmission problems at a huge hydroelectric dam in Brazil caused a massive power outage Tuesday night, leaving millions in several major cities without electricity for hours. The lights have since come back on, but the incident is another black eye for the South American country set to host the 2016 Olympic Games.

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US Pilot Allegedly Too Drunk to Fly

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British authorities say they stopped a United Airlines pilot from flying on Monday because he was intoxicated. Erwin Vermont Washington was charged in the incident and has since been released on bail. United spokeswoman Megan McCarthy says the 51-year-old was "removed from service" during an investigation.

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Telescopes Make Stunning Galaxy Photo

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filed under: Science News

NASA marks the 400th anniversary of the telescope by releasing one of the most detailed images to date of the heart of the Milky Way. The image, a composite created by the Hubble and Spitzer space telescopes and the Chandra X-ray Observatory, will go on display at scores of planetariums, libraries and schools.