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Officials: Obama Rejects Afghan Options

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filed under: Political News, The Obama Presidency, World News

Top officials say President Barack Obama, unhappy with all the Afghanistan war options he's been given, won't accept any of them unless changes are made. The news comes as Karl Eikenberry, the American ambassador there, recently expressed big concerns that a troop buildup would make the already weak government more reliant on the United States.

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Swine Flu Death Toll at 4,000, CDC Says

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filed under: Health News, National News, Swine Flu

Federal health officials revise the number of Americans who've likely died from swine flu, saying the figure is four times higher than originally thought. The Center for Disease Control now reports the virus has claimed more than 4,000 lives.

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Japan Drops Charges Against US Dad

posted: 2 HOURS 6 MINUTES AGOcomments: 9

filed under: World News

Prosecutors officially drop all charges against Christopher Savoie, an American dad who allegedly tried to snatch his children away from his Japanese wife. Noriko Savoie was granted custody of the children and agreed to remain in the U.S., while her ex-husband had visitation rights. But she took the kids to Japan -- and stayed.

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Lou Dobbs Bids Adios to CNN

posted: 1 HOUR 34 MINUTES AGO

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The last of CNN's original anchors abruptly announces he's quitting the network. Lou Dobbs says people are urging him to "go beyond" his role as CNN's most opinionated host. Will his next move be to rival Fox News or will the outspoken opponent of illegal immigration enter the political arena? He's not telling but plenty of others are speculating.
Also: CNN Announces Dobbs' Replacement

5 Relatives Arrested on Sex Charges

posted: 1 HOUR 31 MINUTES AGOcomments: 626

filed under: Crime News, National News

The excavation of a rural Missouri property will continue today, and police believe they may find bodies and more disturbing evidence that children were sexually abused there. Five family members, two of whom once owned the land, have been arrested and charged with several felonies -- including rape and sodomy.

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Did Oprah Go Too Far in Nash Interview?

posted: 2 HOURS 40 MINUTES AGO

By showing the graphic images of a woman mauled by a chimpanzee, did Oprah Winfrey open the floodgates, exposing 56-year-old Charla Nash and her mangled face to a media world not nearly as sensitive as the famous television host?
Also See: Chimp Attack Victim Reveals Face on 'Oprah'

The 8 Politicians Who Should Switch Sides

posted: 2 HOURS 34 MINUTES AGO

filed under: Political News

There are a handful of "Republicans In Name Only" (RINOs) and "conservadems" who have made headlines over the years by constantly bucking their own parties. Politics Daily lists eight of these lawmakers who should just make it official and switch sides -- even if doing so means fading from the political spotlight.