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Monday, December 12, 2011

The Two-Way

U.S. Asks Iran For Spy Drone's Return; Iran Says It's Extracting Secret Data

A picture released by the official website of Iran's Revolutionary Guards on December 8, 2011 shows Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Brig. Gen. Amir-Ali Hajizadeh (R) looking at what Iranian officials claim is a U.S. RQ-170 Sentinel high-altitude reconnaissance drone that crashed in Iran on December 4.

December 12, 2011 The United States is officially asking Iran for the return of a drone surveillance aircraft lost earlier this month, although officials do not have high hopes that the U.S. will ever see it again.

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Thursday, December 08, 2011

The Two-Way

Obama: 'Ask Osama Bin Laden' If I'm An Appeaser

December 8, 2011 Republican presidential contenders have said the president engages in appeasement when it comes to foreign policy. His response pointed to the May killing of the al-Qaida leader.

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Thursday, September 01, 2011

It's All Politics

Obama's Speech Will Need To Be Early (Or Short?) To Avoid NFL

If the president's speaking between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. ET, he'll still be up against Kid Rock and the other performers on the NFL's big pregame show.

September 1, 2011 The season's first game kicks off next Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET. The pre-game show starts at 7:30 p.m. ET. The president's due to address a joint session of Congress that evening.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

It's All Politics

Ron Paul Campaign Ad Calls Him 'The One.' Sound Familiar?

Rep. Ron Paul.

August 16, 2011 Fresh off his strong second place finish in Iowa's Ames Straw Poll, Ron Paul has a new campaign ad called "The One" in which he is portrayed as an entirely different type of leader than the"smooth-talking politicians" he's competing against for the presidency.

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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

The Two-Way

Afghan Strategy Decisions Won't End With Obama's Plan

Marines pause during an operation earlier this month in Marjah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

June 21, 2011 There will be more tough choices to make about troop levels next year and the years beyond. And the keys to success in Afghanistan will be the training of Afghan forces and peace talks with the Taliban, some observers say.

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The Two-Way

Obama Due To Detail Pace, Size Of Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan

June 21, 2011 The White House says the president hasn't yet made a final decision. But news reports are detailing some projected numbers. The announcement is expected Wednesday.

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Friday, June 17, 2011

The Two-Way

Biden, Boehner, Kasich, Obama: Who Would Be Most Fun To Golf With?

Dec. 29, 2008, file photo: Barack Obama (then the president-elect) golfing in Hawaii.

June 17, 2011 The four politicos will have a golf summit on Saturday. What if you could tee it up with one of them?

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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

The Two-Way

Boehner Presses Obama To Comply With War Powers Resolution

June 14, 2011 "I remain deeply concerned the Congress has not been provided answers from the executive branch to fundamental questions regarding the Libya mission," the speaker writes.

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The Two-Way

VIDEO: Obama Adds To Pressure On Rep. Weiner To Resign

June 6, 2011: Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) admits to inappropriate Internet exchanges and lying about them.

June 14, 2011 The president weighed in on the scandal over the married congressman's sexually charged Internet exchanges. He's joined fellow Democrats in pressuring Weiner to leave.

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Tuesday, June 07, 2011

The Two-Way

Live-Blog: Obama Doesn't Think 'Double-Dip Recession' Is Ahead

President Obama and Chancellor Angela Merkel during the official arrival ceremony for the German leader at the White House this morning (June 7, 2011).

June 7, 2011 The president and German Chancellor Angela Merkel held a news conference today at the White House. Later, Merkel will be awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom and will be honored at a State Dinner.

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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

The Two-Way

Obama: U.S. And U.K. Must Lead

President Obama, accompanied by Commons Speaker John Bercow and Lords Speaker Baroness Helen Hayman, as he entered Westminster Hall.

May 25, 2011 The speech, aides say, was the centerpiece of his six-day, four-nation European trip. He stressed the importance of the U.S.-U.K. relationship, saying that the "enduring allies" play critical roles in shaping world events to come.

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The Two-Way

Obama, Cameron Express Unity On Libya, Mideast Peace

British Prime Minister David Cameron and President Obama earlier today (May 25, 2011).

May 25, 2011 The two leaders took questions on the NATO actions in Afghanistan and Libya, and other topics. Later, Obama will address parliament.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

The Two-Way

Crunch: Watch The Presidential Limo Get Stuck On A Bump

Stuck on a bump. One of the limousines in the president's motorcade, Monday in Dublin.

May 24, 2011 Thanks to the wonders of the Internet and citizen journalism, we can all watch the replay. Check out the oohs, aahs, laughs and boos as the motorcade came to a grinding halt.

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The Two-Way

Royal Watchers: This Picture's For You; Obamas Meet William And Kate

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama talked with Prince William, duke of Cambridge and Catherine, duchess of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace earlier today (May 24, 2011).

May 24, 2011 The newlyweds met the American president and first lady today in Buckingham Palace.

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Monday, May 23, 2011

The Two-Way

Obama To Leave Ireland Early To Avoid Volcano

An image released by the the European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites earlier today (May 23, 2011) shows how the ash from Iceland (at top left) is heading toward Europe.

May 23, 2011 For the second year in a row, his travel plans have been disrupted by volcanic eruptions in Iceland. In April 2010, he did not attend the funeral of Polish President Lech Kaczynski because of ash that was floating over parts of Europe.

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