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All condemn pending budget cuts, spread blame

All condemn pending budget cuts, spread blame
By PHILIP ELLIOTTAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House and Republicans kept up the unrelenting mudslinging Sunday over who's to blame for roundly condemned budget cuts set to take effect at week's end, with the administration detailing the potential fallout in each state and

All condemn pending budget cuts, spread blame

All condemn pending budget cuts, spread blame
By PHILIP ELLIOTTAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House and Republicans kept up the unrelenting mudslinging Sunday over who's to blame for roundly condemned budget cuts set to take effect at week's end, with the administration detailing the potential fallout in each state and

Pentagon: AQ ally is top suspect in Algeria attack

Pentagon: AQ ally is top suspect in Algeria attack
By ROBERT BURNSAP National Security Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The Pentagon on Tuesday stopped short of saying al-Qaida's North Africa affiliate is definitely to blame for the deadly Algeria terrorist attack, but it said there is good reason to believe the group had a leading role. "When it comes

Pentagon: AQ ally is top suspect in Algeria attack

Pentagon: AQ ally is top suspect in Algeria attack
By ROBERT BURNSAP National Security Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The Pentagon on Tuesday stopped short of saying al-Qaida's North Africa affiliate is definitely to blame for the deadly Algeria terrorist attack, but it said there is good reason to believe the group had a leading role. "When it comes

Seattle QB Russell Wilson Added To Pro Bowl Roster

Seattle QB Russell Wilson Added To Pro Bowl Roster
RENTON, Wash. (AP) - Seattle Seahawks rookie quarterback Russell Wilson has been added to the NFC roster for the Pro Bowl after Atlanta's Matt Ryan withdrew due to an injury. Wilson was added to the team on Monday. He will be the sixth Seahawks player in the game, joining offensive

Quick hits and other moments from Obama inaugural

Quick hits and other moments from Obama inaugural
By JENNIFER C. KERR and DARLENE SUPERVILLEAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A wistful moment for President Barack Obama came shortly after his public swearing-in ceremony. As he began walking off the inaugural platform to go into the U.S. Capitol for the traditional luncheon with lawmakers and

Quick hits and other moments from Obama inaugural

Quick hits and other moments from Obama inaugural
By JENNIFER C. KERR and DARLENE SUPERVILLEAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A wistful moment for President Barack Obama came shortly after his public swearing-in ceremony. As he began walking off the inaugural platform to go into the U.S. Capitol for the traditional luncheon with lawmakers and

2nd Term Underway

2nd Term Underway
UPDATE: President Barack Obama issued a call to unity in his second inaugural address, urging the nation to move past the divisions that marked the last four years in politics and complete the work of living up to America's founding principles. The president, in a speech that blended

Fiscal crisis, budget battle mark Panetta's tenure

Fiscal crisis, budget battle mark Panetta's tenure
By LOLITA C. BALDORAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - As Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's plane returned home Saturday night, completing his final official overseas trip, his staff gathered to salute his time as Pentagon chief and present him with a symbol of his tenure: a plastic meat ax.

Fiscal crisis, budget battle mark Panetta's tenure

Fiscal crisis, budget battle mark Panetta's tenure
By LOLITA C. BALDORAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - As Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's plane returned home Saturday night, completing his final official overseas trip, his staff gathered to salute his time as Pentagon chief and present him with a symbol of his tenure: a plastic meat ax.