CARTAGENA, Colombia — President Obama concluded a contentious hemispheric summit on the defensive Sunday as it ended without agreement on whether Cuba’s Communist leaders should be invited to the next meeting, which the United States firmly opposes. Read full article > >

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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Mitt Romney’s Republican presidential rivals attempted to plant new doubts about his conservatism and his character during a debate here on Monday, putting the front-runner on the defensive — and unnerving him at moments — even as polls suggest he is in a position to win a crucial contest on Saturday. Read full article > >

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The loss of Beledweyne, a trading hub near the Ethiopian border, leaves the Shabab rebels on the defensive.

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Ethiopian Forces Seize Strategic Somali Town From Shabab

If the Washington Capitals ’ meeting with the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night truly represented a measuring stick of their progress under Coach Dale Hunter , as players billed it in the hours leading up to the game, then they came up far short. Washington fell, 5-1, at Verizon Center in a game in which the offense became dormant for stretches, the defensive zone coverage eroded and the goaltenders allowed soft goals. Read full article > >

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On the defensive over a half-billion-dollar loan to a now-bankrupt solar company, the White House on Friday ordered an independent review of similar loans made by the Energy Department, its latest response to rising criticism over Solyndra Inc.

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Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain acknowledged Sunday that some Americans would see a tax increase under his “9-9-9” plan, but insisted that “most people will pay less” under his proposal to overhaul of the country’s tax code. Surging in national polls, the pizza magnate who casts himself as an outsider found himself on the defensive over his tax plan during a 25-minute appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” Read full article > >

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Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain acknowledged Sunday that some Americans would see a tax increase under his “9-9-9” plan, but insisted that “most people will pay less” under his proposal to overhaul of the country’s tax code. Surging in national polls, the pizza magnate who casts himself as an outsider found himself on the defensive over his tax plan during a 25-minute appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” Read full article > >

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When Mike Shanahan took over as Redskins head coach, he scoured the college and NFL ranks, the United Football League and his lengthy Rolodex to assemble his staff. The end result was an eclectic group of assistant coaches with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise, ranging in age from their mid-20s to early 60s. While the defensive staff has several accomplished veterans, Shanahan’s staff is also packed with young coaches, many considered to be bright, energetic up-and-comers in NFL circles. Team officials hope the 2011 season marks a turning point for the franchise, and each of the young assistants will try to leave his mark. Read full article > >

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Redskins’ youthful approach extends to coaching staff

Instead of helmets, they each wear sun visors. LaRon Landry and Oshiomogho Atogwe , both talented and both injured, stand about 25 yards behind the Washington Redskins ’ defense. As other players go through 11-on-11 drills, the two safeties could only mimic the movements of their teammates from far away. Atogwe calls out coverages, and Landry stalks the defensive backfield like a jungle cat, looking as intense as on any game day. It’s not as good as actually practicing and running with their teammates, but it’s all Landry and Atogwe have been able to do for much of training camp. Read full article > >

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After denouncing the House Republican budget plan for Medicare as “right-wing social engineering” and “radical change” on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday, former House speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) found himself on the defensive and his nascent presidential bid in shambles . Within two days, he popped up on Fox’s “On the Record” to explain to host Greta van Susteren that he had apologized to Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), the main author of the plan. Read full article > >

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Senate Democrats planned to open debate Wednesday on legislation to cut $21 billion in tax subsidies from big oil companies and use the money to reduce the federal debt — a move designed to put Republicans on the defensive and capitalize on public anger over rising gas prices.

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TRIPOLI, Libya — Forced on the defensive on the battlefield, Libya’s rebels are also struggling in the economic war of attrition with Moammar Gaddafi, despite the backing of the West.

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Gaddafi hunkers down under sanctions; rebel economy struggles

Libyan rebels, on the defensive after a week of rapid losses, said they would accept a ceasefire if Gaddafi’s forces pull out of besieged cities and allow freedom of expression. Mustafa Abdel Jalil, the head of the rebel government in Benghazi, said…

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Sleek, its lines rakishly tilted to boost the ergonomics that index grip placement to barrel, this automatic pistol has but one function: to eliminate human beings easily. That sinister intent is expressed most eloquently in the extended magazine that reaches far beneath the pistol grip, easily…

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Why 33 rounds makes sense in a defensive weapon

Houston’s mayor and police department were on the defensive Friday, two days after graphic video came out showing several police repeatedly kicking and beating a 15-year-old burglary suspect as he lay on the ground.

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Teen’s police beating caught on tape