Obama to start normalizing U.S. relations with Cuba
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American free from Cuban prison after 5 years
U.S. government subcontractor who was serving 15-year sentence heads home after lengthy struggle
TSA head: "Persistent threat" from terrorists amid holiday travel
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Jeb Bush and the perils of immigration
The former Florida governor could face a rough primary season because of his more liberal positions on immigration
Ted Cruz apologizes to Republicans
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"Oh God, it's Mom": Pundits surprised on live TV by call from mother
In live C-SPAN discussion, woman tells her sons, "I'm hoping you'll have this out of your system when you come here for Christmas"
Senate extends tax breaks, confirms nominees as session ends
Lawmakers act on Deputy Secretary of State, new NHTSA chief, National Counterterrorism Center director and other long-stalled nominations
Three advantages and disadvantages for Jeb Bush in 2016
CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto discusses the advantages and disadvantages Jeb Bush faces in a potential run for president in 2016.
Do Americans still think gas prices are too high?
New CBS News poll surveyed Americans on gas prices and what they're doing with the money they're saving on a tank of gas
Jeb Bush's 2016 preparations alarm Democrats and conservatives
Liberals and conservatives attempt to raise money in opposition to Bush, while his potential GOP opponents play it cool
John Dickerson: The meaning of Jeb Bush's 250,000 emails
A few days before Jeb Bush said he would be "actively exploring" a presidential bid, he announced that early next year he would release 250,000 of his emails from his tenure as Florida governor
Iowa GOP reconsiders Ames straw poll
The event has been criticized for boosting flawed candidates in the past
Official: Prosecutors will subpoena reporter James Risen
Justice Department prosecutors would like to call a New York Times reporter to testify in a national security leak case, but they plan to seek only limited information
Justice Departments asks judge to dismiss immigration suit
Sheriff Joe Arpaio's lawsuit challenging Obama's immigration reforms is based on "unsubstantiated" claims, the Justice Department argues
Jeb Bush will "actively explore" presidential bid, he says
Bush is the first major candidate of either party to announce he is exploring a 2016 campaign
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