Modeled on the transfer of power in Yemen, an Obama administration proposal calls for the cooperation of Moscow, which appears open to the idea.

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U.S. Seeks Russia’s Help in Removing Assad in Syria

The backgrounds of Mitt Romney and President Obama cause them to mirror each other in many ways, and both men face the specter of longstanding prejudices that no ad, slogan or speech may be able to dispel.

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Campaign Memo: Outsider Status for Obama and Romney

Maintains Obama was born in Kenya.

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Donald Trump Is Still a Birther

In every presidential election since 1992, the candidate with the less distinguished military résumé has triumphed. Bill Clinton defeated war heroes George H.W. Bush and Bob Dole; National Guard pilot George W. Bush beat Vietnam veterans Al Gore and John Kerry; and Barack Obama was decisively elected over John McCain, who had displayed extraordinary valor during years of captivity as a Navy pilot in North Vietnam. Read full article > >

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Does military service still matter for the presidency?

Unlike past presidents at this stage in the campaign, President Obama has not hesitated to engage his rival.

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Obama Leaps Into Direct Attacks

Jackie Calmes of the New York Times tells the story today of my all-time favorite presidential photo. The first time I saw it was while walking through the West Wing to a meeting three years ago. A little black boy touching the head of President Obama. The image was so powerful I stopped in my tracks and inquired about the story behind the photo. As Calmes reports, Jacob Philadelphia had a question for the president of the United States. Read full article > >

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Jonathan Capehart: Photo speaks volumes about Obama and race

Despite lively opposition, Shell, with President Obama’s support, will start test wells in Alaska’s North, in a moment of major promise and considerable danger.

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The Energy Rush: Shell Arctic Ocean Drilling Stands to Open New Oil Frontier

Lawyers for three men accused of plotting the 9/11 attacks seek testimony from US President Barack Obama and his predecessor George W Bush.

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9/11 trio seek Obama testimony

President Obama, speaking at the Air Force Academy graduation, described keeping the armed forces strong in the wake of tight budgets and the end of two wars.

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Military Will Withstand Cuts, Obama Says

Says he supports President Obama’s decision.

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Colin Powell: I Support Gay Marriage

At the NATO summit in Chicago, President Obama and leaders of America's NATO allies agreed on an “irreversible” plan to withdraw from Afghanistan. But challenges remain.

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Opinion: Afghan war is far from over

Beating Obama by 6 points.

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Romney Winning in Florida

Public opinion continues to shift in favor of same-sex marriage, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll , which also finds initial signs that President Obama’s support for the idea may have changed a few minds. Read full article > >

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After President Obama’s announcement, opposition to same-sex marriage hits record low

PRESIDENT OBAMA isn’t backing down from his campaign ad attacking Mitt Romney’s private equity firm, Bain Capital. Actually, “attack” may be too weak a description for a video that likens Bain to “ a vampire ” and depicts Mr. Romney as a plutocrat who callously destroyed hundreds of steel jobs for his own enrichment. Several prominent members of Mr. Obama’s own party thought the commercial was a bit over the top. (Not to mention highly derivative of previous ones financed by backers of Mr. Romney’s Republican primary rivals.) Read full article > >

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Editorial Board: President Obama wants it both ways on private equity

Team Obama “strongly” disagrees with Rep. Clyburn’s choice of words.

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Rep. Clyburn: Romney Was ‘Raping Companies’