What’s next for the war on terror?

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• Obama reveals clearer guidelines for drone strikes
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• Obama on precarious legal ground in American deaths by US drone strikes
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• President Obama makes case for end of the war on terror
• After speech, what will change in how Obama acts?
• Obama reframes counterterrorism policy with new rules on drones

Coburn: My bogus dilemma on aid

Sen. Tom Coburn says he agrees with FEMA funding for tornado relief, but if it runs out, he will stick to his policy.

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• Holder: Drone strikes have killed 4 Americans since 2009
• When politics gives you a second chance
• Sessions takes on Senate immigration gang
• Bergen: 9 myths about drones, Gitmo
• 'Crossroads' in terror fight
• Garcetti makes history as next LA mayor
• What it means to take 'The 5th'
• Man killed by FBI agent knew Tsarnaevs, official says
• Photos: Key players in scandal
• Benghazi: GOP digs in for long haul
• Lerner: 'I have not done anything wrong'
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• Immigration bill clears hurdle
• Obama: Our prayers are with Oklahoma

Were the bombings preventable?

Could the Boston Marathon bombing have been prevented?

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• Suspect's life crumbled
• Audit missing people cases
• Castro's ties with victims
• Psychology of abuse
• Care more about white women?
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• The search for Ashley Summers
• Gitmo force feeding is torture
• Arias case bumps a bigger story
• Suspect's Miranda rights questioned
• Arias foreman: Decision 'gut-wrenching'
• Amanda Bynes in trouble, again
• Cops who rescued women speak
• Acid attack victim fights for justice
• Utah teen charged in deaths of adopted brothers, 4 and 10
• In London, the scene of a soldier's slaughter
• Can Issa recall Lerner, despite her invoking 'The Fifth?'
• Soldiers & sex: Can men evolve?
• Massachusetts fugitive rapist sentenced to up to 40 years in prison
• Gun, drug texts feature in new Trayvon Martin shooting evidence
• Tsarnaev took part in 2011 gruesome triple homicide, official says
• Deputy's life-threatening moment
• Purported faith-healing couple charged in death of infant son
• Internet celeb wanted in murder

Obama-Chris Christie Reunion Bad Timing for NJ Dems

President Obama and N.J. Gov. Chris Christie will reunite once again when the president visits the Jersey Shore Tuesday. The post-Memorial Day trip comes as the New Jersey coast prepares for its first summer season after Superstorm Sandy. A senior White House official confirmed the...

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• Watch: Obama Promises More Oversight on Drone Strikes
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• Obama Orders DOJ Review of Leaks
• Obama: 'This War, Like All Wars, Must End'
• Republicans Aim to Recruit, Elect More Women
• Watch: Obama on Guantanamo Heckler: 'Worth Paying Attention To'
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• Ohio Voter Fraud 'Does Exist' But 'Not An Epidemic'
• Darrell Issa to Lois Lerner: Assertion of 'Fifth' Invalid
• AccuWeather Chief: Tornado Warning Science 'Is Not There'
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Budget cuts mean Furlough Friday at four federal agencies

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Across-the-board budget cuts have created Furlough Friday in Washington and elsewhere, as the one-day closing of four federal agencies forced an unpaid day off for 115,000 workers.

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• Fed's Bullard wants inflation pickup before tapering QE
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• Obama in heated exchanges with Code Pink anti-war protester
• IRS official at center of scandal put on leave
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• Senate votes to cut insurance subsidies to rich farmers
• Obama orders review of guidelines for probing journalists
• U.S. Commerce nominee poised for swift Senate approval
• U.S. House won't follow Senate lead on immigration bill: Boehner
• Maine Medicaid expansion passes but governor sets veto
• Pittsburgh on the Hudson? Wrong city in NY City campaign logo
• Gun groups sue to block new Connecticut gun law
• Lawmakers intensify push on military sexual assault problem
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• U.S. industry touts 'drone' promise as public debate flares
• Nebraska attorney general wants abortion clinic nurse's license revoked
• U.S. military lawyers put more pressure on Guantanamo
• New Hampshire lawmakers reject casino bill backed by governor
• Texas lawmakers OK drug tests for some unemployment applicants
• Obama to lay out rationale for drone strikes in speech
• Obama to lay out rationale for drone strikes in speech
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• Obama threatens to veto Republican student loan plan
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