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Despite tensions, no sign Russia has backed away from nuclear security
The G-7 has moved to isolate Russia, but as Obama focuses on nuclear security, his administration says they're still cooperating on that front
Supreme Court Hobby Lobby case revisits divisive political issues
2012 flashpoints are revisited at the Supreme Court: Obamacare, the "war on religion," the "war on women," and corporate personhood
Obama to propose NSA stop keeping data on Americans' calls
Source says he wants telecoms to hold such records; Congress would have to OK the change; resistance possible from both
Senate clears test vote on Ukraine aid and sanctions bill
Majority Leader Harry Reid accused Republicans who had previously blocked the bill of sending a "dangerous message to Russian leaders"
Hillary Clinton, Jeb Bush join to endorse higher education
The potential foes in the 2016 president contest offered a bipartisan take on promoting higher education globally
G-7 moves to further isolate Russia on the world stage
World leaders are expected to agree that Russia should be suspended from the G-8 as long as the crisis in Ukraine continues
Democrats chide Nate Silver for predicting a GOP Senate takeover
There aren’t enough polls to make a valid forecast, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee says
Condoleezza Rice assists Republican in key Senate race
Former secretary of state appears in new super PAC ad coming to the defense of Alaska's presumed GOP Senate candidate
Chris Christie-ordered review of bridge scandal to clear Christie
The New York Times reports the review is expected to exonerate the N.J. governor of any direct involvement in planning or executing the lane closures
Michelle Obama takes jab at media censorship in China
First lady takes on contentious topic, saying she wouldn't trade media scrutiny, questions "for anything in the world" so opinions of all can be heard
On Ukraine, will Congress leave Obama hanging?
During the president's trip to Europe, the House and Senate are still squabbling over bills to aid Ukraine and punish Russia
Malaysia bungling search for Flight 370, U.S. lawmakers say
Several congressmen accuse the Malaysian government of withholding information and chasing bad theories
Mitt Romney slams Obama for "naivete" in Russian relations
While the 2012 GOP nominee says a different response to Syria could have changed the outcome in Ukraine, Sen. Dick Durbin calls that "political amnesia"
Michelle Obama praised for style, warmth in China
The first lady's comments on freedom of speech were received warmly on social media
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