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Advanced explosive device designed by terrorist network’s affiliate in Yemen was modeled on “underwear bomb” used in an attempt to bring down a Detroit-bound plane on Christmas in 2009, officials say.

Biden spotlights rift with remark on gay marriage

Obama faces increasing pressure to take sides in polarizing social policy debate.

(Brooks Laich celebrates his second-period goal. /Toni L. Sandys/Post)

Rangers beat Capitals in overtime

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Omens for Obama in Europe’s votes,<br> as recovery, reelection face threat

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Greece faces new risk of being pushed off euro currency once and for all

Greece faces new risk of being pushed off euro currency once and for all

European leaders show little inclination to back down from demands for harsh spending cuts.

Conservative leads Sen. Richard Lugar ahead of Tuesday primary, poll shows

Conservative leads Sen. Richard Lugar ahead of Tuesday primary, poll shows

Indiana Republican would be first incumbent senator to lose a primary battle this election cycle.

Beneath civility in Jordan, discontent simmers over slow pace of reform

Beneath civility in Jordan, discontent simmers over slow pace of reform

Deep and growing tensions call into question the stability of the strategically significant kingdom.

Five D.C. men convicted of murder
in series of attacks that left five dead

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