VP Biden pays tribute to civil rights leader

VP Biden hails work of Frederick Douglass at dedication 19th century orator's statute

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2 Senators among winners of Jefferson Awards

Two U.S. Senators, the winner of a Nobel Prize for peace, a labor leader and the owner of a professional tennis team are among the people being honored with a national prize for public service.

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Markets drift as investors ready for Fed

Fed statement looms and markets drift as investors remain cautious

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Obama warns EU over high youth unemployment

Obama warns of lost generation due to high youth unemployment in Europe

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Report: Too many teachers, too little quality

Report: Teacher training programs not selective enough, do not prepare educators for classroom

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Nobel recipient among winners of Jefferson Awards

2 Senators, Nobel Prize recipient among winners of Jefferson Awards for public service

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NSA director says plot against Wall Street foiled

NSA director defends sweeping surveillance program, says plot against Wall Street thwarted

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Events in the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa

A chronology of events in the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa

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NRC proposing $70K fine against TVA for violations

NRC proposing $70K fine against TVA for Watts Bar violations

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Gov't report: Smooth launch unsure for health law

GAO: Smooth and timely launch uncertain for Obama health law; administration making progress

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Speaker's wife cast as extra in 'House of Cards'

Speaker Busch's wife cast as extra in 'House of Cards' during State House filming

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Stocks drift lower as investors wait for the Fed

Stocks inch lower in midday trading on Wall Street as investors wait for word from the Fed

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FBI digging at former home of famed NY mobster

FBI digging for remains at former home of NY mobster who inspired Robert De Niro character

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Stocks edge lower as investors wait for the Fed

Stocks inch lower in early trading on Wall Street as investors wait for word from the Fed

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Oil rises near $99 a barrel before Bernanke speaks

Price of oil rises to near $99 as traders await comments by US central bank chief Ben Bernanke

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Obama silent on US arms to Syria, praises G-8 plan

Obama silent on US arms to Syria, praises G-8 plan for transition to Syrian peace

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Obama: Friction in Afghan peace talks no surprise

Obama says he anticipated Afghanistan reconciliation talks would have friction, difficulties

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Military plans would put women in most combat jobs

Military has schedule for women to move into combat jobs, including SEALs, other commandos

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Obama: NSA programs have saved lives

Obama says NSA surveillance programs have saved lives, at least 50 threats averted

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Broad gains...Waiting for the Fed

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