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Obama: Deficits falling at fastest rate since WWII. Is that true?In a speech marking the fifth anniversary of the financial crisis, President Obama claims credit for cutting the deficit in half. But one reason it fell so fast is that it shot up so high in the first place.
Drudge hates new shield bill, but is defining 'journalist' really 'fascist'?A media shield law approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee defines a “real reporter” deserving of extra protection. Bloggers, "citizen journalists," and others cry "foul!"
US to Putin: 'Exceptional?' Da!Vladimir Putin's jab at American 'exceptionalism' set off howls of criticism in the US and gave The White House, the Congress, and Jon Stewart a rare something they could agree on.
Is Syria backtracking on chemical weapons pledge?Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said in an interview with Russian state TV that he would not turn over chemical weapons unless the US stops threatening to attack him and agrees to cease arms shipments to Syrian rebels.
Christine Quinn's loss in New York: Gender politics?Christine Quinn’s loss in the Democratic primary for New York mayor is stirring debate about whether her femaleness, or her homosexuality, played any role in her struggle to win voters.
Race and class: New York mayoral contest's battlegroundDemocrat Bill de Blasio says New York is 'a tale of two cities' separating rich and poor. Republican Joe Lhota says that's 'nothing more than class warfare – an attempt to divide the city.'
North Korea nuclear reactor restart: Why it's a big deal.Once in full operation, which could take years, the Yongbyon nuclear reactor would enable North Korea to produce 6 kilograms of plutonium a year to add to its nuclear weapons stockpile.
California poised to pass $10 minimum wage. Is now the right time?California legislative leaders and Gov. Jerry Brown are set to raise the state's minimum wage to $10 an hour, which would be the highest in the country. Critics say it could harm a recovering economy.
Does a US strike on Syria have a 'sell by' date?US officials want a quick signal from the Russians that Syria is really willing to give up its chemical weapons. But there's a chance everyone's just kicking the can down the road.
Does America have a drinking problem? Michelle Obama pushes water.Michelle Obama is traveling Thursday to Watertown, Wisc., and hitting the talk-show circuit to push her latest health initiative for America: Drink more water. 'It's really that simple,' she says.
Putin to US: 'Exceptional?' Nyet!In a rare, direct message to Americans, Putin lays out his case against a US strike on Syria. Opposition extremists, not Assad, used poison gas, he says. Then, the kicker: America is not exceptional, and it's dangerous to think it is.
How Obama's pause for diplomacy on Syria spares Congress, and himselfThe now-delayed vote authorizing force against Syria was shaping up as a loss for President Obama and deeply divisive for party caucuses. The Russian deal may or may not work. For now, it's a reprieve.
Syria's chemical weapons: why it could take decades to destroy themIf Russia's plan to destroy Syria's chemical weapons goes through, it would be the beginning of a complicated and expensive process.
Syria speech: What we learned about ObamaThe suffering of children – mentioned seven times in the speech – sparks Obama's moral outrage like nothing else. And his presidential 'bubble' isn't as impervious as some might think.
Syria: Why Obama needs to give two speeches in oneObama's address on Syria was meant to build support for votes in Congress authorizing force. But with diplomacy now front and center, Obama has to explain his reasons for embracing both.
Michelle Obama 'suspicious' of Syria strikeAmericans overwhelmingly oppose a US military strike on Syria, and loyal supporters in the president's own party – not to mention Michelle Obama – are wary, too.
- Chuck Norris has a Syria plan. Roundhouse kicks?
Actor, karate champion, and Obama critic Chuck Norris weighs in on the Syria crisis. His message to Obama: 'Quit taking the bait' from Syrian President Assad.
NYC primary: How strong a break with the Bloomberg years?As New Yorkers vote Tuesday in the mayoral primaries, one question is how broad a coalition liberal Democrat and Bloomberg critic Bill de Blasio will build en route to his expected victory.
Monitor BreakfastWill Syria hurt Democrats in 2014 elections? Campaign chief weighs in.Rep. Steve Israel, chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, on Tuesday predicted that a potential US strike against Syria would have limited impact on the 2014 elections. Here's why.
Syria weapons deal: Could it really work?Syria weapons deal forwarded by Russia has made significant headway in terms of international geopolitics. Some commentators saw it as a win-win, although others warned it's a trap.
