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Bush, Koizumi Pay Homage to the King

President Bush accompanies Japanese Prime Minister Koizumi on a tour of Elvis Presley's home at Graceland, in Memphis, Tenn. Koizumi, a long-time fan of Elvis, is headed back to Japan as his official visit ends. NPR's Don Gonyea reports from Memphis.

Bush, Koizumi Pay Homage to the King

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Detainees at Guantanamo Bay

Bush Pledges to Obey, Analyze Court's Ruling

Met with news that the Supreme Court has blocked his administration's plans for military tribunals at the Guantanamo Bay prison, President Bush says the White House will study the decision. The court said the administration's approach does not meet the standards of international law or federal statutes.

Bush Pledges to Obey, Analyze Court's Ruling

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World

Bush Visits Hungary to Commemorate 1956 Uprising

President Bush is marking the 50th anniversary of Hungary's 1956 uprising against Soviet rule with a visit to the former Soviet satellite. He met with European Union leaders in Vienna on Wednesday, where he addressed the issues of North Korea, Iran and Iraq.

Bush Visits Hungary to Commemorate 1956 Uprising

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Iran's Nuclear Ambitions

Bush Praised in Europe for Approach to Iran

European Union leaders praise President Bush's approach in taking on Iran's nuclear ambitions at a one-day meeting in Vienna. The president and his European counterparts urged both Iran and North Korea to resume multinational talks aimed at ending their nuclear weapons programs.

Bush Praised in Europe for Approach to Iran

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Iran, North Korea on Agenda as Bush Meets with EU

President Bush is in Vienna, Austria, for the United States-European Union summit. Leaders will discuss the war in Iraq and efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Also on the agenda: plans by North Korea to launch a test missile capable of reaching the United States.

Iran, North Korea on Agenda as Bush Meets with EU

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Politics

House Resolution Ties Iraq to War on Terrorism

House Republicans push through a non-binding resolution formally declaring the occupation of Iraq part of the global fight against terrorism. The measure praises U.S. forces in Iraq and rejects the idea of a fixed date for withdrawing troops.

House Resolution Ties Iraq to War on Terrorism

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House, Senate Focus Squarely on Iraq

Iraq stirs heated debate on Capitol Hill. In the Senate, a bid to force a vote calling for a withdrawal of troops is rebuffed. House Republicans and Democrats square off over a non-binding resolution to tie the Iraq conflict to the war on terrorism.

House, Senate Focus Squarely on Iraq

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World

Bush Praises Iraq's New Leader;

President Bush talked today about his meetings in Baghdad with the new Iraqi government. Fresh from his surprise visit to the Iraqi capital, the President held a previously unannounced news conference in the White House Rose Garden.

Bush Praises Iraq's New Leader;

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Bush Again Rejects Calls for Troop Pullout

President Bush spoke with reporters Wednesday morning on the White House lawn, just hours after returning from his unannounced visit to Baghdad to meet with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and his newly formed Cabinet. He reaffirmed America's commitment to supporting the new government in Iraq, and took aim at political opponents calling for withdrawal of U.S. forces.

Bush Again Rejects Calls for Troop Pullout

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Locating the Source of the Plame Leak

Rove Won't Be Charged in CIA Leak Case

Prosecutors have apparently decided not to charge senior White House adviser Karl Rove with any crimes in the CIA-leak investigation. Rove's lawyer says his client was advised of the decision Monday.

Rove Won't Be Charged in CIA Leak Case

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Iraq Remains Focus of Camp David Strategy Session

President Bush holds a second day of meetings on Iraq. He met Monday with advisers to seek ways to bolster the fledgling Iraqi government. Tuesday, a video conference is scheduled with the Iraqi cabinet.

Iraq Remains Focus of Camp David Strategy Session

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Bush Huddles with Aides on Iraq Strategy

President Bush spends Monday at Camp David with his national security team and his Cabinet. The president is considering U.S. options in Iraq and new ways to help that country's fledgling government. NPR's Don Gonyea reports from Camp David.

Bush Huddles with Aides on Iraq Strategy

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Politics

Bush Team Opens Up Review of Iraq

The White House begins a highly visible two-day review of the conflict in Iraq. Monday, President Bush will hear the latest from his civilian and military advisers. Tuesday, a video conference will involve Iraqi leaders.

Bush Team Opens Up Review of Iraq

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Bush Looks to New Start in Iraq

President Bush appeared to be focusing on the future of Iraq during comments at the White House on the death of terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. Zarqawi's death came on the same day that Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki made three key government security appointments. The White House hopes the two events will set the stage for a move toward stability in Iraq.

Bush Looks to New Start in Iraq

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Analysis

Will Same-Sex Issue Prop Up Bush's Polls?

With President Bush's poll numbers stuck at their lowest levels ever, he is trying to stop erosion in support among Republicans. After nearly two years of saying almost nothing on same-sex marriage, Bush spoke in support of a constitutional amendment, both in his weekly radio address and in later comments.

Will Same-Sex Issue Prop Up Bush's Polls?

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