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Obama to grads: Assaults have 'no place' in military
STORY HIGHLIGHTS Obama says military assaults threaten what "makes our military strong," Assaults have "no place" in the military, Obama says Figures show the rate of assaults ...
Activist: Don't call it heckling
[unable to retrieve full-text content]CNN's Carol Costello talks to Code Pink activist Medea Benjamin about interrupting Obama's speech on drones and Gitmo. ...
Can Issa recall Lerner?
STORY HIGHLIGHTS Lawmakers, constitutional scholars debate whether Lois Learner waived the "Fifth" GOP, some attorneys say rights were waived when she gave statement of innocence Democrats, many ...
Army suspends general due to allegations of misconduct
By Barbara Starr, CNN Pentagon Correspondent updated 7:46 AM EDT, Thu May 23, 2013 Brig. Gen. Bryan Roberts was relieved of his duties as commanding general of ...
Fighting abuse in U.S. military ranks
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Christiane Amanpour discusses sexual assault in the military with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. ...
Coburn: My bogus dilemma on aid
STORY HIGHLIGHTS Sen. Tom Coburn: Despite reports, nobody in Congress is debating Oklahoma disaster aid Coburn: FEMA has $11.6 billion for assistance, more than enough to help ...
Opinion: Will my grandkids be fighting our 'forever war'?
U.S. soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division practice medical evacuation skills at the Ghazni base on May 24 STORY HIGHLIGHTS Will Bunch: Reunions of troops with families ...
Obama honors girls killed in 1963 church bombing
By Michael Martinez, CNN updated 5:38 PM EDT, Fri May 24, 2013 STORY HIGHLIGHTS Four African-American girls killed in 1963 church bombing receive posthumous honor President awards Congressional Gold ...
5 things you should know about immigration reform
Mariana Rivas urges changes in the immigration bill, protesting in front of Sen. Marco Rubio's (R-FL) office in Doral, Florida. STORY HIGHLIGHTS The latest immigration bill passed ...
Obama: Misconducts ripple far and wide
[unable to retrieve full-text content]President Obama addresses sexual assault during his speech at the U.S. Naval Academy's commencement ceremony. ...
Soldiers and sex: Can men evolve?
STORY HIGHLIGHTS Pepper Schwartz: Many stories of males' sex harassment of female colleagues She says newest example: West Point sergeant took pictures of women in shower She ...
Jindal: Obama's woes flow out of big government philosophy
By Bobby Jindal, Special to CNN updated 9:11 AM EDT, Fri May 24, 2013 Photos: Key players in the IRS scandal Photos: Key players in the IRS scandal Photos: ...
'Crossroads' in terror fight
STORY HIGHLIGHTS Obama says America at "crossroads," and fight against terror must be more targeted He defends the use of drones against terror suspects overseas Obama makes new ...
Why Issa is the sounding alarm on Capitol Hill
STORY HIGHLIGHTS Darrell Issa has gone from troubled youth to self-made millionaire to political enforcer Issa has focused on pursuing possible misdeeds in the Obama administration Some Democrats ...
The courage of teachers
STORY HIGHLIGHTS LZ Granderson: Oklahoma tornado another case where teachers tried to shield kids from harm LZ: A report saying teachers are overpaid, union problems led ...
We're pointing a gun at our democracy
Former acting IRS Commissioner Steve Miller, right, and Treasury's J. Russell George testify before a House committee Friday. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Donna Brazile: Knee-jerk partisanship is worse than ...
Obama to grads: 'No time for excuses'
Obama delivers college commencement address Obama delivers college commencement address Obama delivers college commencement address Obama delivers college commencement address Obama delivers college commencement address Obama delivers college commencement address STORY ...
Zelizer: What about Obama's promise?
STORY HIGHLIGHTS Jon Stewart expressed frustration of Obama supporters over IRS scandal Obama has not delivered on promises to change Washington, says Julian Zelizer He says Obama, like ...
'SNL' pokes fun at Obama, IRS
[unable to retrieve full-text content]"Saturday Night Live" pressed the hot topic issues from this controversial week for President Obama and the IRS. ...
From history to Hollywood, Los Angeles mayoral race offers it all
STORY HIGHLIGHTS Eric Garcetti, a city councilman, would be the city's first Jewish mayor Wendy Greuel, the city controller, would be the first woman mayor They both have ...
Benghazi: GOP digs in
Attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya Attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya Attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya Attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya Attack ...
Opinion: Scandal about donors, not tax
STORY HIGHLIGHTS Roger Colinvaux: The outrage over the IRS's conduct is based on a misunderstanding Colinvaux: The issue is fundamentally about disclosure of donors, not tax-exempt status ...
IRS official denies intentional political targeting
STORY HIGHLIGHTS NEW: A top State Department official is invited to appear before a House panel next week "We're not done yet," IRS official Miller says ...
Conservative groups describe IRS scrutiny
STORY HIGHLIGHTS A handful of tea party organizations told CNN that they were asked probing questions Director of Richmond Tea Party said he first sought tax-exempt status ...
Paul: IRS scandal needs more than a scapegoat
President Obama speaks Wednesday about the IRS scandal. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Rand Paul: Forcing out acting IRS commissioner isn't a sufficient remedy to scandal By political targeting, IRS endangered ...
Senators: SEC must get tough with credit rating agencies
A trader works the S&P 500 Futures pit in the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Franken, Wicker: Justice Dept. sued S&P for fraud in AAA ratings ahead ...
Ryan: Are we getting straight answers?
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin says IRS is not giving Congress straight answers, said religious groups also targeted by IRS. ...
Lawmakers grill ousted IRS boss
[unable to retrieve full-text content]An outgoing IRS official said the agency made "foolish mistakes" but not out of political bias. CNN's Dana Bash reports. ...
GOP using Benghazi to smear
Benghazi attack hearing Benghazi attack hearing Benghazi attack hearing Benghazi attack hearing Benghazi attack hearing Benghazi attack hearing Benghazi attack hearing Benghazi attack hearing STORY HIGHLIGHTS Donna Brazile: Benghazi hearings aimed at hurting Clinton ...
Obama: Military 'ashamed' of sexual assaults
STORY HIGHLIGHTS President Barack Obama summons the nation's top defense officials Obama orders Pentagon to leave ''no stone unturned' in effort to quash assaults Two cases in ...
Obama does damage control
STORY HIGHLIGHTS NEW: A second top IRS official announces his imminent resignation, memo says NEW: Former IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman will testify next week, says source President Obama ...
With IRS defanged, politics can run rampant
STORY HIGHLIGHTS Gloria Borger: After IRS scandal, it's open season for political nonprofits She says the agency was wrong to target conservative groups Still, the IRS is needed ...
Obama won't let media do its job
STORY HIGHLIGHTS President Obama told agency heads to make sure government is transparent Ruben Navarrette says administration hasn't delivered on that goal He says monitoring of the AP ...
Immigration report may be right
STORY HIGHLIGHTS David Frum: Heritage Foundation report estimated cost of immigration reform He says study's co-author believes in an offensive theory about race and intelligence Frum: Co-author's views ...
Artur Davis Claims Voter ID Laws Aren't Racist
True the Vote has come under quite a bit of fire lately, but if it were left to former Rep. Artur Davis, the organization would ... Full story
Mervyn Dymally Passes Away at 86
Mervyn Dymally, the history-making California assemblyman, senator and lieutenant governor who also served in Congress for more than a decade, has died at age 86, ... Full story
History's Most Racist Political Ads
Each election cycle usually produces one ad that voters, pundits and political watchers know will be remembered long after the losing candidate has become a ... Full story
Blame a Black Man Once Again
Here we go again. The debate over welfare reform is raging because of a "misleading" political ad from Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney that accuses President ... Full story
Mitt Romney Recorded Telling Wealthy GOP Donors That 47% of Americans Are Freeloaders
Mitt Romney was forced into damage-control mode Monday over a video revealing he told wealthy GOP donors that 47% of Americans are government freeloaders — ... Full story
Eastwood Delivers Bizarre Speech at RNC, Engaging Obama Absence in Mock Debate
Clint Eastwood was supposed to make Mitt Romney’s day. Instead, he made a mess of the Republican night. The Republican National Convention’s “surprise” act turned into ... Full story
"Newsweek" Article on Obama Gets Harsh Criticism
Newsweek contributor Niall Ferguson is getting a lot of heat this week for a new cover story titled "Hit the Road, Barack," in which he ... Full story
Rihanna's New Look
So Rih Rih’s switched it up again… she’s gone blonde and I’m not feeling it! The cut is fine but the color washes her out ... Full story
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