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Friday, March 01, 2013  Army GI says he leaked secrets to WikiLeaks to expose US 'bloodlust' in 2 wars, spur debate

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  President Barack Obama, in a speech at the National Defense University on Monday, pointedly warned Syrian President Bashar Assad not to use his arsenal.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Palestinian civilian death toll mounts as Israel targets militants in residential areas

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  FACT CHECK: Romney flubs geography, Obama goofs on rival's record, in final debate

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  At UN, Obama declares US determination in Muslim world; campaign politics shadow speech

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  Coptic Christians, Muslims unite to denounce film, violence as filmmaker and his family hide

Friday, September 14, 2012  Romney returned to his emphasis on the economy, promising to crack down on China.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Tuesday night, the Muslim Community Center in Jefferson City hosted an open house to educate the community about Islam and Shariah Law.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  Time magazine names 'The Protester' as its 2011 'Person of the Year'

Monday, November 21, 2011  Hezbollah unmasks US spies; CIA hurt in Lebanon, scrambles to protect 'assets'

Friday, September 23, 2011  Defying U.S. and Israeli opposition, Palestinians asked the United Nations on Friday to accept them as a member state, sidestepping nearly two decades of troubled negotiations in the hope this dramatic move on the world stage would reenergize their quest for an independent homeland.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  We've known for years that identity theft rings operate in various countries around the world, and that we are vulnerable right here in Mid-Missouri.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  Obama to move US closer to leaving Afghanistan, will announce drawdown plans Wednesday

Thursday, April 28, 2011  Obama was to announce Thursday that CIA Director Leon Panetta will replace Defense Secretary Robert Gates when Gates makes his long-planned exit this summer.

Sunday, March 20, 2011  Bombing effort called successful, but questions remain about whether it will force Gadhafi out.