Controversies
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Iraq: What was gained, what was lost
feature President Obama declared an end to the war in Iraq and welcomed home soldiers at Fort Bragg.
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Black Friday: A frenzied celebration of consumer culture
feature The nation’s retailers reported takings of $52.4 billion—up 16.7 percent from last year.
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Romney: No longer the inevitable nominee
feature Gingrich now has a double-digit lead over Romney in Iowa, South Carolina, and Florida, and New Hampshire may not be a secure stronghold for Romney after all.
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Gingrich: A question of temperament
feature Gingrich was a model of restraint and self-discipline during the Iowa debate, but many question whether he is mentally fit for the role of president.
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Obamacare: The GOP’s last stand
feature “The final battle against Obamacare” is about to begin.
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Syria: Is a ‘shot across the bow’ enough?
feature The U.S. response to Bashar al-Assad's use of sarin gas must be painful enough to serve as a true deterrent.
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‘Stop and frisk’: Have cops unfairly targeted black men?
feature A federal judge ruled that New York City's “stop and frisk” policy was being applied in a racist and unconstitutional way.
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Obama: Did he damage his credibility over Syria?
feature With a “slip of the tongue” Secretary of State John Kerry may have not only averted war, but also saved the Obama presidency.
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Putin: Has he outmaneuvered Obama?
feature Thanks to an impressive bit of geopolitical judo, President Vladimir Putin has made Russia appear to be the equal of the U.S.
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The GOP: Is the fight to defund Obamacare doomed?
feature It was a good week for Sen. Ted Cruz, but a disaster for a bitterly divided Republican Party.
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Obamacare: Does California prove it can work?
feature Last week, California revealed that the premiums insurers will charge customers through its exchange are “surprisingly low.”
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Obama: How a Bush critic came to support surveillance
feature The president promised to roll back the intrusive security measures of the Bush-Cheney administration. What changed?
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Climate change: Will Obama’s emissions edict help?
feature The president announced a wide-ranging plan to reduce greenhouse gas pollution.
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Holder: The mounting pressure for his resignation
feature Even some Obama aides say they’re tired of Eric Holder’s penchant for “polarizing episodes.”
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