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Judge Rules Against U.S. Government On Oil Drilling

A federal judge on Wednesday rejected the government's request to dismiss an industry lawsuit challenging its deepwater oil and gas drilling moratorium.

NY Mayor Denies Talk He Might Be Washington-Bound

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Wednesday shot down speculation he might succeed Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner.

Tea Party Promises To Be A Force In November

With another win in a Senate Republican primary, this time in Alaska, the conservative Tea Party movement showed it is more than a political fad.

Gates: Military In Final Phase Of Iraq Mission

Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Wednesday that U.S. forces were in the final phase of the war in Iraq after ending combat missions.

Alaska Sen Murkowski Upset By Tea Party-Backed Rival

Senator Lisa Murkowski dropped out of the Republican Senate primary in Alaska on Tuesday.

Israel Hints Jerusalem Compromise In Peace Talks

Israel's defense minister said on Wednesday the Jewish state would be willing to hand over parts of Jerusalem in peace talks with the Palestinians.

U.S. Proposes Grading Cars On Emissions, Efficiency

Gasoline misers like the Toyota Prius would get an 'A-' while muscle cars -- including the Ferrari 612 -- would get a 'D' under a labeling program proposed by Obama administration.

Petraeus: Afghan Withdrawal Won't Be A "Hand-Off"

The withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan from next July will begin with a general "thinning out" of forces rather than any large-scale drawdown.

Obama Must Walk Fine Line In Iraq Speech

President Barack Obama must walk a fine line in a speech on Tuesday night as he highlights progress toward winding down the war in Iraq.

Beck, Palin Urge Patriotic Values At D.C. Rally

Tens of thousands of Americans rallied in front of the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday.

Obama Cites Progress In Iraq

President Barack Obama on Sunday hailed reductions in violence in Iraq.

Obama Says Not Worried By Muslim "Rumors"

A public opinion poll showing Americans are increasingly convinced, wrongly, that he is Muslim does not trouble him, President Barack Obama said on Sunday.

Deficit Panel Chair Stirs Uproar Over Remark

The co-chairman of a commission on the U.S. budget deficit came under fire on Wednesday.

Effect On Stem Cell Ruling On Companies Unclear

Government officials say they will appeal a District Court injunction that stops new federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research.

Blagojevich Retrial Likely To Start Early January

The retrial of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich on corruption charges will likely begin in the first week of January.