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Elizabeth Edwards Dies at 61
After Long Battle With Cancer

One of the most beloved and beleaguered women in the American political arena died today. A Politics Daily writer recounts the highs and lows of the attorney, author and health care advocate's life.
More: Obama Remembers Edwards | Edwards' Life in Photos

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Stalemates Force Obama to Be Compromiser in Chief

By Joseph Schuman | AOL News

On several of the most pressing issues abroad and at home, the president is settling in for protracted negotiation or standoff.
Plus: Will GOP Hawks Revolt on Tax Deal?

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Stefan Rousseau, PA / AP

US Officials Face Battle if They Want Julian Assange

By Dana Kennedy | AOL News

Even if the WikiLeaks founder is turned over to the U.S., it's not clear he could be prosecuted under American espionage laws.
Also: So, What's Next for WikiLeaks?

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Afghan Police Make Arrest in Case of Disfigured Woman

By Mara Gay | AOL News

Bibi Aisha's nose and ears were lopped off because she ran away from her husband. Now, her father-in-law has been arrested.

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Rick Bowmer, AP

Imprisoned Spy's Son Sentenced for Aiding Dad

By David Lohr | AOL News

The son of Harold James Nicholson, a former CIA officer, gets five years of probation for helping his father contact Russian agents.

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Why Are Chinese Students Walloping US Kids on Test?

By Dana Chivvis | AOL News

China's first participation in an international test shows its 15-year-olds are far ahead of Americans, stunning many educators.

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Nam Y. Huh, AP

Big Weekend Storm Coming, But Path of Heavy Snow Uncertain

By Paul Yeager | AOL News

Winter has started early this year, and a big storm is on tap for the weekend.

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Identity thieves have become savvier than ever. The Internet has created a digital society where a new breed of criminals prowl to collect sensitive information either from a third party or straight from the victims themselves.

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Officials: US Drops Demand for Israeli Settlement Freeze
President Barack Obama has abandoned attempts to persuade Israel to slow West Bank settlement activity, officials said Tuesday, dealing a major blow...
Vegas Chapels Strike It Big [VIDEO]
Some wedding chapels in Las Vegas say they have actually seen an increase in business since the economy soured.
Jewish Philanthropist's Donations Make for Happy Campers
Camp Livingston offers typical summer camp fare: archery, arts and crafts, horseback riding, canoeing. Campers sleep in cabins, swim in a lake, and...
Prosecutor: Groom Implicated in Bride's Carjacking Murder
A South African taxi driver admits his role in the death of a Swedish honeymooner Anni Dewani, but claims the groom paid him to do it.
Oprah Refuses to Say Whether Sarah Palin Is Qualified to Be President
After defending President Obama in an interview with Barbara Walters, Oprah Winfrey refused to say whether she thought Sarah Palin is qualified to be...
Elizabeth Edwards' Life Remembered
The most disarming, beloved and beleaguered woman in the American political arena died of cancer today, at age 61, at the Chapel Hill estate that...
Stalemates Force Obama to Be Compromiser in Chief
It is the season of the stalemate for President Barack Obama. On several of the most pressing issues abroad and at home, Obama is settling in for...
Obama: Elizabeth Edwards a 'Source of Inspiration'
In a statement released Tuesday regarding the death of Elizabeth Edwards, President Obama recalled her as a tenacious advocate for fixing our health...
Elizabeth Edwards' Life in Photos
A look back at the life of Elizabeth Edwards in photos.
John Edwards With Elizabeth When She Died, Family Friend Says
Estranged over revelations of marital infidelity, Elizabeth Edwards died of cancer with her husband, John, at her side on Tuesday, according to a...
Imprisoned Spy's Son Sentenced for Aiding Dad
The son of a former CIA officer was sentenced today to five years of probation for helping his father, an imprisoned spy, contact Russian...
Contrave Hearing: FDA Recommends Approval of Weight-Loss Drug
After a long hearing today, an FDA advisory committee recommended the approval of Contrave, a weight-loss drug.
Texas Woman Jailed for Overdue Library Books
Authorities in Texas really threw the book at Jessekah Few. Police say they arrested the 25-year-old because she hasnt turned in a number of overdue...
Elizabeth Edwards Dies at 61 From Cancer
Elizabeth Edwards died Tuesday after a six-year battle with breast cancer, The Associated Press and ABC News reported. She was 61.%0A
Elizabeth Edwards Dies of Cancer, Tweets Fly on Twitter
The news of Elizabeth Edwards death prompts Twitter to light up with tweets expressing sadness about her death.
Judge Throws Out Suit Against Targeted Killing
A federal judge today dismissed a lawsuit that aimed to halt the United States from trying to assassinate Anwar al-Awlaki, a U.S. citizen and Muslim...
Elizabeth Edwards Dies at 61
A family friend says Elizabeth Edwards has died of cancer. The friend says the estranged wife of former Democratic presidential candidate John...
Audubon's 'Birds of America' Fetches $10 Million at Auction
Its quite a nest egg. John James Audubons Birds of America, a rare blend of art, natural history and craftsmanship, fetched more than 10 million...
The Lighter Side of WikiLeaks
Surge Desk rounds up the best satire and humor regarding WikiLeaks and its founder, Julian Assange.
Obama Defends Tax-Cut Compromise With GOP
In a last-minute White House press conference Tuesday afternoon, President Obama rebuffed Democratic critics who have expressed anger over his...
Nigeria Charges Former US VP Cheney Over Bribery
Nigerias anti-corruption agency on Tuesday charged former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney over a bribery scheme involving oil services firm...
US Also Vulnerable to Stuxnet Virus, Official Warns
The computer virus Stuxnet, which some experts believe was created specifically to target Irans nuclear facilities, could also threaten U.S....
Afghan Police Make Arrest in Case of Disfigured Woman
Afghan police have made an arrest in an attack on Bibi Aisha, a young woman who became a symbol of the cost of life under the Taliban when her...
US Officials Face Battle if They Want Julian Assange
The U.S. government may face an uphill battle if it tries to extradite and successfully prosecute WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange now that hes been...