IT’S NOT OFTEN that a senior political figure announces an intention to behave irresponsibly and risk inflicting great harm on the U.S. economy. It’s even rarer that the politician, having already behaved irresponsibly and inflicted harm on the U.S. economy, announces his intention to do so again. Read full article > >

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Editorial Board: Mr. Boehner’s lamentable desire to repeat bad history

Pervez Musharraf has announced his intention to return.

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Pakistan’s Ex-P.M. to Be Arrested

Former police minister and ex-First Minister Alun Michael announces his intention to stand for south Wales police and crime commissioner.

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MP wants police commissioner job

URBANDALE, Iowa — On the evening of the Iowa caucuses , Joe Burns, a 71-year-old convenience store manager here, came to Walnut Hills Elementary School in sharply contested Dallas County with the intention of making up his mind. Burns and his wife, Mary, who are among Iowa’s vast ranks of undecided voters, followed a line past lost-and-found boxes filled with mittens and scarves and a mural that read “It’s About Respect, Respect Iowa.” In the school’s cafeteria, the county recorder, wearing a blue Mitt Romney sweater, registered voters and handed Burns a slip of paper with the names of the competing candidates. The Burnses sat at one of the miniature children’s tables and mulled who they wanted to be the next president of the United States. Read full article > >

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Iowans gather in community centers, churches, schools to vote

Paying $700 a month plus utilities for a three-way share in Mount Pleasant might seem too good to give up to the average District renter. Not Kevin Ogorzalek. Living in that apartment for the past five years was indeed a money saver for the 29-year-old Chicago native, but every dollar — $30,000 to be exact — was tucked away with the intention of one day buying a home. And Ogorzalek did just that last month, closing on a two-bedroom, two-bathroom condominium at 2910 Georgia Ave. NW in Pleasant Plains. Read full article > >

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TOKYO — The new Japanese government is trying to earn back trust from the United States, its most important ally, by showing support for initiatives that recent prime ministers in Tokyo have let languish. The ideas include support for a multi-nation free-trade agreement and for allowing easier exports of Japanese weapons technology, ventures that have strong support in Washington. New Japanese leaders have also signaled their intention to carry out a long-stalled agreement with Washington that would put the U.S. Marine presence in Okinawa on a more solid footing. Read full article > >

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Japan trying to repair ties with Washington

The 31-year-old king of the tiny Himalayan country of Bhutan announces his intention to marry this October.

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Bhutan king announces engagement

Tim Pawlenty will announce his intention to join the Republican presidential field on Monday during a visit to Iowa, an adviser said.

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The Caucus: Pawlenty to Announce 2012 Run

One of the Liberal Democrats newest MSPs is expected to declare his intention to be the party’s next leader at Holyrood.

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New MSP eyes Lib Dem leadership

East Londonderry MLA David McClarty announces his intention to stay as an independent rather than rejoining the Ulster Unionist Party.

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McClarty to remain as independent

Another day, another senator announces retirement. Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) will announce Thursday his intention not to run in 2012. Kyl’s term as Senate Majority Whip, the second-highest ranking Republican position, was to expire in 2013. He would have had…

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Az. Sen. Kyl Won’t Run in 2012

Everyday leather bags with minimalist-luxe appeal Brothers Tim and Dan Joo created their bag label Haerfest with the intention of designing “modern basics that age well.” With four simple styles crafted in durable materials like leather and brass, the unisex line boasts equally straightforward style names such as A1 Back Pack (shown above). While the A1 retains the classic backpack shape in sultry leather, the A2 Bucket Bag riffs on the roll-top trend with its open top and multifunctional straps. Together, they sling over shoulders as one strap, or for a more streamlined approach, separate them to keep it casual. The A3 Shoulder Sack, definitely the most feminine of the collection, flattens completely making it a useful bag to pack on your next trip. For extended journeys, the A4 Overnight Duffel mods a classic but keeps it functional. The tubular shape makes it easy to stow, leather flaps secure hidden pockets and its simple leather exterior adds an alluring Bond element—sure to get you bumped up to first. Most styles come in a variety of muted colors, which can be seen in full from the Haerfest website. Since the collection just launched, stockists are still undetermined but to get your hands on a bag, contact Haerfest . Prices span $380-550, depending on the model and materials.

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President Obama continues to try to make nice with the business community: He’s written an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal announcing his intention to “make sure we avoid excessive, inconsistent and redundant regulation,” especially rules that “stifle…

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Well, there’s something to be said for being the first one out of the gate? Andy Martin, the self-proclaimed “King of the Birthers,” announced his intention to run for president in 2012, becoming the first official Republican candidate. Speaking on New…

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‘King of Birthers’ Announces Presidential Run

Obama used his final press conference before leaving the NATO summit in Lisbon to cement his intention to have the United States out of Afghanistan by 2014. Trainers and advisors would remain in the country past the pullout date, as is the case in…

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Obama Cements 2014 Afghan Pullout