Obama: No sign security was hurt by CIA scandal

President also says during news conference that he is “open to compromise” on ways to avert the looming “fiscal cliff.”

Obama lashes out at McCain, Graham over Libya attack

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FBI investigating how Petraeus biographer obtained secret files

FBI investigating how Petraeus biographer obtained secret files

Petraeus and Paula Broadwell, the woman with whom he had an affair, say he is not the source of data.

Hamas military commander is killed in Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip

Hamas military commander is killed in Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip

Ahmed Jabari’s car targeted; Israel says assassination is intended to stop attacks on southern Israel.

Pelosi to stay on as minority leader in the House for at least two more years

Pelosi to stay on as minority leader  in the House for at least two more years

California Democrat says she feels compelled to remain in leadership in the face of nation’s fiscal crisis.

Obama signs secret directive
to help thwart cyberattacks

Obama signs secret directive<br> to help thwart cyberattacks

Order effectively enables Pentagon to act more aggressively to protect the nation’s computer networks.

The danger disappeared long ago, but the show still goes on for the Who

The danger disappeared long ago, but the show still goes on for the Who

CONCERT REVIEW | The legends celebrate 40-year-old rock opera “Quadrophenia” at Verizon Center.

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Tonight on The Fold, intelligence reporter Greg Miller discusses the confidential documents found in Paula Broadwell’s home, and White House correspondent David Nakamura breaks down President Obama’s first press conference since his re-election.

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PAC spending signals Bloomberg’s ambitions

The New York mayor, who spent upward of $9 million of his own money in the final 10 days of the 2012 campaign in support of candidates who share his views on gun control and other issues, provides a glimpse of his likely political life after his third term concludes in 2013.

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Obama on Petraeus scandal: A side note on an ‘extraordinary career’

Obama on Petraeus scandal: A side note on an ‘extraordinary career’

President Obama spoke about the scandal involving David Petraeus at his first news conference since being reelected. The President said he hoped the scandal would be a side note on the former CIA director’s otherwise “extraordinary career.”
Tomb of ancient Egyptian princess discovered

Tomb of ancient Egyptian princess discovered

Archaeologists discover tomb of ancient Egyptian princess
Jill Kelley asks police for diplomatic protection

Jill Kelley asks police for diplomatic protection

Jill Kelley asks police for diplomatic protection
Israeli airstrike kills Hamas leader

Israeli airstrike kills Hamas leader

An Israeli airstrike killed the commander of the military wing of Gaza's Hamas rulers on Wednesday, Hamas officials and Israel confirmed, in a dramatic resumption of Israel's policy of assassinating wanted Palestinian leaders.
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McCain: ‘One of the dumbest questions I’ve ever heard’

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Pelosi announces she will remain House Minority leader

Pelosi announces she will remain House Minority leader

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced at a press conference Wednesday that she wishes to remain the House Minority leader.
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A White House Thanksgiving

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