Obama, Medvedev discuss “progress” on Iran sanctions

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday called for the speeding up of six-nation negotiations on …Obama, Medvedev tell aides to step up talks on Iran sanctionsKremlin: Medvedev, Obama speak by telephoneObama, Medvedev to 'intensify' efforts on Iran sanctions: US
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New Yorkers mad as hell at President Obama’s decision to slash city’s anti …

President Obama looks out from a car window on his way to the St. Regis Hotel for a fund-raiser on …The latest New York security scare: federal grantsWhite House: NYC Anti-Terror Funding Wasn't CutDHS cuts New York funds as President Obama visits
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Sean Penn Under Probation

Mateljan, his spokesperson says the community service can be completed through Penn's earthquake-relief efforts in Haiti. "Prolonging this matter in the …Penn to pay his penancePenn gets community service for paparazzo scuffleSean Penn cuts a deal over altercation with photographer
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A safe choice: In his latest Supreme Court pick, Obama has selected a cautious …

If approved by the Senate, President Barack Obama's choice, 50-year-old Elena Kagan, the current solicitor general and former dean of Harvard Law School, …Correction: Obama referred to Kagan as 'leader,' not 'lady'Nominee Scrutinized for Hiring on RaceKagan's Nomination Sparks Speculation Over Her Abortion Views
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Permian impostor hit with felony charge

The district said Montimere had claimed to be an illegal immigrant from Haiti with the name of Jerry Joseph. After continued investigations, ECISD officials …High school basketball player accused of being a 22-year-old posing as 16Former Dillard basketball player charged with felony in Odessa, TexasFlorida has laws in place to keep overage students from enrolling [...]

AP IMPACT: US drug war has met none of its goals

This week President Obama promised to "reduce drug use and the great damage it causes" with a new national policy that he said treats drug use more as a …Obama shifts strategy away from war on drugsObama drug strategy emphasizes drug treatment, preventionKerlikowske's drug policy: not bold enough?
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Can Obama save his Afghanistan surge?

Perhaps most disturbing, there is obvious discord among the US and allied generals and diplomats who are supposed to be implementing Obama's strategy. …Obama may embrace plan to reconcile with Afghan TalibanKarzai says issue of brother "resolved" with ObamaTaliban reintegration plan raises questions
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Obama Expands Modernization of Nuclear Arsenal

WASHINGTON — President Obama promised Thursday to spend $80 billion over 10 years to maintain and modernize the nation's nuclear arsenal, …Obama wants $80 bln to upgrade nuclear arms complexNuclear complex upgrades related to START treaty to cost $180 billionObama submits Russia nuclear treaty to Senate
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Senate Panel Readies War Funding Bill, Flood Aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Senate Democrat is fashioning a nearly $60 billion measure mixing war funding with US disaster funds and aid for Haiti in hopes of …Senate panel approves money for Afghan, Iraq warsSenate moves forward with $60B bill for war, disaster fundingSenate Panel Approves $59 Billion to Fund Wars
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Karzai, Obama set for “frank” talks on Afghan war

WASHINGTON, May 10 (Reuters) – Afghan President Hamid Karzai began a trip to Washington on Monday, planning to press the Obama administration …WH red carpet's out for Karzai visit to WashingtonHamid Karzai comes to Washington: Will US-Afghanistan tensions ease?Tension looms over Karzai-Obama talks
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