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In Joplin, Obama Offers Healing Words to Residents

President Obama praised the residents of Joplin, Mo., for coming together and said the tornado that hit a week ago was a national tragedy that would require a national response.

President Obama talked with residents of Joplin, Mo., on Sunday.
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President Obama talked with residents of Joplin, Mo., on Sunday.

Yemeni Forces Battle Islamist Militants for Southern Town

Militants battled Yemeni security forces even as the government struck a deal for a cease-fire in the capital with its tribal rivals.

Two FIFA Officials Are Suspended; Blatter Is Cleared

FIFA’s corruption scandal continued to widen Sunday with the suspension of two more officials from soccer’s world governing body.

Sudan Threatens to Occupy 2 More Disputed Regions

The northern army is risking war with the south just weeks before southern Sudan is due to split off as an independent country, Western and Sudanese officials said Sunday.

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A Year at War

After Combat, the Unexpected Perils of Coming Home

One would think that going home would be the easiest thing troops could do. But it is not so simple.

Demonstrators Rally Against Mladic Extradition

Thousands of Serbian nationalists rallied in Belgrade against the arrest and extradition of Ratko Mladic.

The Caucus
For Palin, a Short, Rumbling Ride

Sarah Palin arrived at the Rolling Thunder biker rally on Sunday, visibly enjoying herself as people swarmed her motorcycle.

Hollywood Starts to Worry as 3-D Fizzles in U.S.

The strongest films have benefited from 3-D, but consumers are rejecting middling movies that employ the technology to wring more money from moviegoers.

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A Year at War
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A Year at War
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