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Obama's First State Dinner Honors India

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:10 EST

Washington Elite and Hollywood A-List on Hand for Lavish Dinner - Curry and All - for Indian President Singh

Video: Exit Strategy for Afghanistan

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:17:15 EST

Building a strong Afghan army to bring stability and security to the country could be the best exit strategy for the U.S. Mandy Clark reports on the challenges of this option.

Video: Obama's Oath to 'Finish the Job'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:11:06 EST

President Obama has finally settled on a plan for the war in Afghanistan after nearly two and a half months of debate. The details will be given in a prime time address on Tuesday. Chip Reid reports.

Fact Check: Health Care Reform Claims

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:30:07 EST

From Cost to Possible Medicare Cuts and Tax Increases, There's Lots of Conflicting Information; We Set the Record Straight

Sanford Impeachment Hearings Begin

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:00:08 EST

South Carolina Lawmakers Could Vote by Mid-December on Whether to Oust Gov. Mark Sanford

Doug Hampton Dishes on John Ensign Affair

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:00:11 EST

Reveals He Found Out Senator Was Having an Affair With His Wife from a Text Message

Obama: U.S., India are Natural Allies

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:00:09 EST

President Says Relationship Between Two Countries Will be Defining in the 21st Century

Food Fit for a President

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:00:07 EST

What's on the Menu for White House Dinners and State Visits Abroad

Video: Obama To Announce Decision In Afghanistan

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:51:28 EST

At a news conference, President Obama announced that he will announce his decision on a troop surge in Afghanistan after Thanksgiving.

Video: Unplugged: Obama Will "Finish The Job" In Afghanistan

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:37:24 EST

President Obama will formally make his decision on increasing troops in Afghanistan after Thanksgiving. John Dickerson spoke with CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Chip Reid and Politico's Mike Allen. Plus; Dickerson meets with Blue Dog Rep. Jim Matheson (D-Utah).

Video: Huckabee on Obama's Vision

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:35:37 EST

Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee compares his vision for the United States to President Barack Obama's.

Video: Huckabee Disagrees with Bailouts

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:34:10 EST

In response to a question on government-subsidized bailouts, Mike Huckabee says that he thinks mismanaged companies should reap what they sow.

Video: Huckabee On Defining Marriage

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:31:32 EST

Mike Huckabee explains why he supports amending the U.S. constitution to define marriage as between a man and a woman.

Video: Huckabee Prefers Palin Over Obama

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:29:21 EST

A recent CBS poll found that 62 percent of Americans do not believe that Sarah Palin would be an effective president. Mike Huckabee says he would have voted for her over President Barack Obama.

Video: Huckabee Criticizes Obama for Bowing

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:28:31 EST

Mike Huckabee tells Katie Couric that he was offended by the image of President Barack Obama bowing to Japan's emperor.

Video: Huckabee's Beef with Healthcare

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:27:32 EST

Mike Huckabee talks to Katie Couric about the current healthcare bills on Capitol Hill. Huckabee says that if the nation wants to get serious about healthcare, the U.S. needs to focus on promoting healthy lifestyles.

Video: Who are the Next GOP Rock Stars?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:25:45 EST

Mike Huckabee speculates on who he thinks has a promising future in the Republican party.

Video: Will Huckabee Run in 2012?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:26:00 EST

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee was a 2008 Republican presidential candidate. Will he try again for the Oval Office in 2012? Katie Couric finds out.

Video: @katiecouric: Mike Huckabee

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:20:41 EST

Former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee sits down with Katie Couric to discuss whether he'll run in 2012, what he thinks about Sarah Palin, who will be the next GOP rock star and much more.

Obama Heralds U.S. Ties with India

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:30:07 EST

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Makes First State Visit Since Obama Took Office

Nuclear Power Regains Support

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:30:09 EST

Washington Post: Even Environmental Groups See It as "Part of the Answer" to Greater Threats from Climate Change

Video: Afghan War Next Steps

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:52:42 EST

Harry Smith spoke with Bookings Institution's Michael O'Hanlon about the possibility of additional Afghan troops coming from allied countries.

Video: Obama's Afghan Decision

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:42:04 EST

The White House is reporting that President Obama has made his decision regarding additional troops in Afghanistan. Bill Plante reports.

Obama to Unveil Afghan Strategy in Address

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:30:06 EST

President Will Announce Decision on Troop Levels During Primetime Speech Dec. 1

Palin Book Sells Big In First Week

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:30:06 EST

AP Source: Sarah Palin's Book "Going Rogue" Sells 700,000 Copies In Its First Week