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White House task force to address campus rapes

A White House study found that 1 in 5 women have been sexually assaulted at college.

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Iowa, NH to retain presidential order in new rules

Iowa and New Hampshire would retain their coveted spots atop the presidential primary calendar, according to new rules set to be approved by Republican leaders that could reshape the 2016 presidential election.

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State of Union: A speech its writers love to hate

(Evan Vucci, File / Associated Press)

When President Barack Obama stands before Congress and the nation Tuesday night, there will be little hint of the cram-it-in, squeeze-it-out, please-put-it-back dynamic that went into the making of his State of the Union address.

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Obama praises US mayors, pledges cooperation

President Barack Obama has discussed economic priorities with hundreds of mayors visiting Washington from across the U.S.

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White House teases State of the Union speech

Want to know what’s in next week’s State of the Union speech by President Barack Obama?

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White House: Ukraine gov’t to blame for tensions

The White House is blaming increased tensions in Ukraine on its government for failing to acknowledge its people’s legitimate grievances, and is threatening sanctions if the use of violence continues.

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Biden urges Ukraine leader to put end to bloodshed

Vice President Joe Biden is urging Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych (yah-noo-KOH’-vich) to put an end to bloodshed between protesters and the government.

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Chris Jennings, White House adviser on health care, steps down

Chris Jennings leaves after six months, citing personal health concerns.

 

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