SISTANI, Afghanistan — In comes “The Joker.” That’s the nickname given by the crew to one of the 72-ton, 40-foot (12-meter)-long Assault Breacher Vehicles. Fitted with a plow and nearly 7,000 pounds (3,175 kilograms) of…
U.S. and allied commanders in Afghanistan are preparing for the biggest battle of the eight-year war, knowing that its outcome will reveal the chances of success for President Obama’s revamped Afghan strategy. About 20,000 U.S.,…
Eight ways to fix the Senate–and why they won’t happen. Calls for Senate reform peaked over the weekend after Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., put a “blanket hold” on more than 70 Obama nominees, not out…
Senate Republicans have succeeded in blocking President Barack Obama’s choice of a union lawyer for the National Labor Relations Board. The 52-33 vote to move forward with the nomination of Craig Becker fell short of…
As Democrats have pushed for a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s health system, much of their plans and rhetoric have focused on providing coverage for America’s uninsured. Although that effort stalled following Massachusetts Republican Scott…
JAKARTA – INDONESIA’S largest Muslim organisation has welcomed President Barack Obama’s visit next month as helping to improve relations between the United States and the Islamic world. ‘Mr Obama’s visit is good for Indonesia because…
Nashville, Tennessee — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin drew many standing ovations from a friendly crowd Saturday night as she blasted Washington Democrats and the Obama administration in a keynote speech for what was billed…
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