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Meek gets a hand from pal Clinton
Rep. Kendrick Meek faces a tough battle to become Florida's next senator. As he faces off against Gov. Charlie Crist and Marco Rubio, he's getting support from a longtime friend -- ex-President Bill Clinton.
Federal judge rules against 'don't ask, don't tell'
A federal court in Riverside, California, ruled Thursday that the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy -- which bars gay men and lesbians from serving openly -- is unconstitutional.
Florida pastor 'rethinking' canceled Quran burning
A Florida pastor who called off a Quran burning said late Thursday he would "rethink our position" after a Muslim leader said the minister incorrectly announced that the proposed Islamic center near New York's ground zero would be moved as part of a deal.
Poll: Most say Bin Laden will never be caught
Nearly nine years after the September 11 terror attacks, a record number of Americans believe the United States is unlikely to ever capture or kill Osama bin Laden, according to a new national poll.
Medal of Honor to go to Afghan vet killed in '08
President Barack Obama will award the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller for "conspicuous gallantry" and "heroic actions" in Afghanistan in January 2008, the White House announced Thursday.
'Rahmbo' Emanuel: Obama's enforcer
The president's chief of staff could leave his post soon. Here's what the White House would be missing.
Obama: Quran burning helps al Qaeda
President Barack Obama on Thursday said a Florida church's plans to burn dozens of Qurans this weekend would be a "recruitment bonanza" for al Qaeda.
White House blasts Florida church's plan to burn Qurans
A Florida church's plan to burn copies of the Quran on the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks is a "monumentally terrible idea," White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Thursday.
Islamic center location a national security issue, imam says
The religious leader behind plans to erect an Islamic center and mosque a few blocks from New York's ground zero said Wednesday night that America's national security depends on how it handles the controversy.
Imam behind Islamic center preaches tolerant brand
The imam has stepped into the fray before.