New Contraceptive Plan A Political Balancing Act

The White House hopes to keep religious allies and the support of women who voted for the president.

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As CPAC Ends, Contest In Conservatism Goes On

For this weekend, and the primary season, the goal is simple: The more conservative, the better.

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Gunmen Assassinate Syrian Army General

It's the first killing of a high military officer since the uprising against President Bashar Assad began.

A police officer frisks a man as part of Operation Lightning, an initiative that seeks to stop violence in Honduras, in Tegucigalpa, on Nov. 1.

A police officer frisks a man as part of Operation Lightning, an initiative that seeks to stop violence in Honduras, in Tegucigalpa, on Nov. 1.

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For Honduran Police, 'Rules Don't Exist'

The Central American nation is the most violent country in the world, according to the United Nations. A mix of drug trafficking, political instability and history adds up to a murder rate that is now four times that of Mexico. Contributing to the volatility are the police themselves.

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