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US Missile Launch Crew Falls Asleep

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EST

Three ballistic missile crew members in North Dakota fell asleep while holding classified launch code devices this month, triggering an investigation by military and National Security Agency experts

McCain's Foreign Policy Frustration

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EST

While Obama moves elegantly through the Middle East, the pillars of McCain's bellicose regional policy are collapsing

Obama: 'We Have a Daunting Task'

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EST

In a podcast interview with TIME's Karen Tumulty, the candidate says Afghanistan will be a "tougher job than Iraq"

Obama Speech Draws Praise from Chancellor's Office

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EST

Barack Obama's speech to a huge Berlin crowd sent a "positive signal" to Europe, German Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman said Friday, praising the Democratic presidential candidate's focus on working with U.S. partners.

Obama Beats McCain in Europe Donations

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EST

Barack Obama's campaign has received roughly 10 times more money from declared US donors living in Germany, France and Britain than his Republican rival

Afghan Surge Up to 'Next Admin.'

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EST

It will be left to the next administration to decide on any sizable troop increase for Afghanistan, the Pentagon spokesman said Wednesday

NY Commission Charges 4 Ex-Spitzer Aides

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EST

A New York commission has charged four former state officials with misusing state police to discredit a political foe of former Gov. Eliot Spitzer

Secret Service Wants More Funding

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EST

The Secret Service has asked for an extra $9.5 million to cover unexpected costs of protecting the presidential candidates

Hagel Chides Candidates on Iraq

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EST

Sen. Chuck Hagel, fresh from an Iraq trip with Democrat Barack Obama, said the presidential candidates should focus on the war's future

Berlin Awaits the 'Next JFK'

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:40:00 EST

Amid record levels of anti-American sentiment, the Democrat will likely get the warmest reception in Berlin since Kennedy

McCain Visits German Restaurant--in Ohio

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EST

Republican presidential candidate John McCain had his own German experience Thursday _ at a restaurant in Ohio. He asserted that he was happy to devote his time this week to touring the nation's heartland

Wanted: 2 Million Poll Workers

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EST

A federal commission is working to recruit 2 million poll workers for the November election

In Germany, Obama Urges Joint Fight Against Terror

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EST

Before the largest crowd of his campaign, Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama on Thursday summoned Europeans and Americans together to "defeat terror and dry up the well of extremism that supports it"

Bush Drops Housing Bill Opposition

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EST

President Bush has dropped his opposition to legislation that aims to calm the chaotic housing market despite his opposition to a $3.9 billion provision

Rice Unconcerned by Freelance Campaign Diplomacy

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EST

If Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is worried that Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is complicating the Bush administration's foreign policy with freelance campaign diplomacy, she isn't showing it

Poll: Latinos Favor Obama by Big Margin

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EST

Democrat Barack Obama has opened a big lead among Hispanic voters, winning support from the vast majority of those who had voted for rival Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Democratic primaries, according to a poll released Thursday

Obama and German Leader Discuss War and Economics

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EST

Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as climate and energy issues Thursday

Police Call Communication Key to Convention Peace

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EST

Borrowing from a European model, Minneapolis and St. Paul police hope to quell any disruptions at this summer's Republican National Convention by exchanging cell phone numbers and offering other olive branches to demonstrators

Never Underestimate McCain, But ...

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EST

The race has just begun, but after a run of bad luck and poor strategy, Michael Grunwald sees the odds of a McCain presidency looking longer

Obama Survives Iraq, Looks Ahead

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:40:00 EST

The Democrat stands firm on his plans for an Iraq withdrawal. But he's got some more minefields to navigate on his trip

Obama's Trip Schedule Detailed

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EST

From now on, he travels as a candidate, not as part of a congressional delegation

Leaving Iraq: Debate Shifts to When

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EST

Both candidates, at least for now, seem to be moving closer together on Iraq. Which one will benefit?

The Week in Politics

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EST

A new voter registration study bodes well for Obama and the Democrats this fall, but the growing ranks of independents are still up for grabs

Obama's War Zone Guides

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EST

His traveling companions to Iraq and Afghanistan, two fellow Senators and war critics, can help him cut through the p.r.

Frenemies: The McCain-Bush Dance

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EST

McCain has defied the President more than any other Republican, yet he can't escape Bush's shadow. A close look at the political relationship that could cost McCain the election

Obama Faces His Overseas Audition

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EST

On his first trip abroad as the presumptive nominee, Obama must show he's in command of both symbolism and substance

Obama's Conservative Mideast Pick

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EST

The return of Dennis Ross reflects the Democrat's intentions - and challenges - in the region

Obama: The Half-Billion-Dollar Man

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EST

At least, that's what the Democratic Party hopes. But as primary season fades, Obama's not the cash juggernaut he once was