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Video: Tom Friedman On Obama's Afghanistan War Plan

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:47:51 EST

In an interview with Katie Couric, columnist and author Tom Friedman explains is opposition to the president's plan to escalate troop levels in Afghanistan.

Bank of America to Repay $45 Billion Loan

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:43:00 EST

Government Loans from TARP Program to be Repaid

Photos: Christmas at the White House

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:46:33 EST

A Look at the Holiday Decorations Inside the Executive Mansion

'Twilight' Star Brings Drama to Sundance

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:54:49 EST

Vampire Movie Star Kristen Stewart Among Those Competing at the Sundance Film Festival

White House Posts New Rules on Guests

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:23:31 EST

In Wake of Salalis? Entry Into State Dinner, White House Staff to be Stationed at Check Points

Video: Notebook: Troop Increase

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:21:35 EST

President Obama announced that he'll send an additional 30-thousand troops into Afghanistan, it's a decision that some say could ultimately define his presidency. Katie Couric comments.

Dems Blame GOP for Stalling Health Care Debate

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:18:29 EST

Democrats Say they are Ready to Keep Debating Health Care Through Christmas in Order to Pass a Bill

Photos: Meredith Baxter

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:07:11 EST

"Family Ties" Actress Finds New Lifestyle in Her Golden Years

Washington Times To Cut Staff To Reach Goals

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:42:16 EST

Washington Times Announces Future Staff Cuts To Reach Multimedia Goals

Tech Data Plans $100 Million Share Buyback

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:47:38 EST

Tech Data Plans $100 Million Share Buyback, Says Cash Flows Are Strong

Business Highlights

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:48:41 EST

Business Highlights

Back In Red: Minnesota Faces $1.2 Billion Deficit

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:53:04 EST

Back In Red: Minnesota Faces $1.2 Billion Shortfall Now, With $5.4 Billion Deficit Expected

Stevie Wonder Named UN Messenger Of Peace

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:31:18 EST

UN Chief Names Pop Star Stevie Wonder A UN Messenger Of Peace

Tree Lighting Ushers In Tourist Season In NYC

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:39:23 EST

Christmas Tree Lighting At Rockefeller Center Ushers In Tourist Season In NYC

Incomplete Border Tunnel Found In San Diego

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:38:41 EST

Incomplete Cross-border Tunnel Found In San Diego With Lift System, Ventilation, Lighting

Congress, Obama Spar Over Paying For Afghan Plan

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:34:09 EST

Obama Draws Some Fire From Congress On Paying For New Afghan War Plan, But Approval Likely

New 'toon Contunues Disney Trend Toward Diversity

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:24:52 EST

'The Princess And The Frog' Continues Disney's Trend Of Diversifying Its Heroines

Comcast, GE Set To Announce NBC Deal Thursday

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:29:44 EST

Comcast Set To Announce Purchase Of Controlling Stake In NBC Universal From GE On Thursday

Cephalon Sues Teva Over Sleep Drug Nuvigil

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:26:34 EST

Cephalon Has Sued Teva For Violating 2 Patents On Sleep Disorder Drug Nuvigil

Bank Of America To Repay Entire $45 Billion Of Government Bailout Money

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:33:05 EST

Bank Of America To Repay Entire $45 Billion Of Government Bailout Money

Walt Disney Plans 35-cent Annual Dividend

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:30:18 EST

Walt Disney Plans 35-cent Annual Dividend Payable Jan. 19 To Holders Of Record At Dec. 14

Bank Of America To Repay TARP, Raise Cash

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:35:40 EST

Bank Of America To Repay TARP Funds; Move Will Free Bank From Executive Pay Restrictions

Senators Urge Census Bureau To Hire Unemployed

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:23:56 EST

Senators Urge Census Bureau To Hire Unemployed For 2010 Census

Delta To Fly To Honolulu From San Diego, Detroit

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:45:50 EST

Delta Adds Honolulu Flights From San Diego, Detroit, Beginning In June

Rare Exhibition Brings Together Spanish Sacred Art

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:44:41 EST

Art & Devotion: Ind. Museum Shows Sacred Works From Spain, Mexico, Peru Never Assembled Before