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Obama shifts U.S. from 'perpetual war-footing,' limits drone strikes

In a wide-ranging speech, Obama defended the use of drones, urged lawmakers to close Guantanamo and called for a media shield law.

Raw video: Obama says America 'safer because of our efforts' in counterterrorism

Bridge collapses in Washington state, sending cars into river

British police ponder conspiracy after soldier murder

Boy Scouts vote to lift ban on gay members; gay leadership ban remains

Arizona jury fails to decide if Jodi Arias should be executed

IRS replaces head of division that targeted conservatives

Utah boy arrested on suspicion of killing younger brothers

Hundreds mourn tornado victim, schoolgirl who liked to sing

Burgers for life for man who helped Ohio kidnap victims

Kerry meets Israelis, Palestinians to revive talks

Google faces new federal antitrust probe: source

New York man held captive for month rescued by police

FBI shooting-review team in Orlando investigates Ibragim Todashev killing

NATIONAL NEWS

Boy Scouts of America votes to end century-old ban on gay scouts

Pentagon sees doubled cost for rocket launch program

FBI reviews death of Chechen man shot during Florida questioning

Father of Chechen shot by FBI says he thinks son was tortured

Lawyers in Colorado shooting case challenge insanity defense law

Obama in heated exchanges with Code Pink anti-war protester

Row between U.S. agencies over Texas plant explosion deepens

In deeply religious Oklahoma, prayer brings solace after tornado

WORLD NEWS

Venezuela prosecutor to open probe over leaked recording

Guantanamo prisoners tune in for Obama's speech on their fate

Repatriating detainees to Yemen key to closing Guantanamo

One dead, about 10 injured in Guinea opposition protest

Islamists kill 21 in suicide attacks in Niger

Syrian opposition scrambles to save credibility ahead of peace talks

Stores shut, schools close amid curfew by Rio drug dealers

IMF's Lagarde questioned over French arbitration case

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POLITICS NOW

Immigrant healthcare bills stump House group	Top IRS official pleads the 5th Amendment at testy House hearing
IRS replaces head of division that targeted conservative groups	Immigration reform bill heads to full Senate
Senate confirms Obama's first D.C. Circuit Court nominee	Reid to delay Senate votes on most Obama nominees until July
Obama restricts drone strikes overseas	Majority thinks global warming, clean energy should be priorities
Conservative economists endorse immigration reform bill	Obama meets with young immigrants, encourages them to speak out

Obama's declining support among whites	CIA staged mock execution, wielded power drill in interrogations, secret report says
Obama to Head to Copenhagen for Climate Talks	Obama traveling to Copenhagen for Olympic bid
Pilot who allegedly crashed plane in IRS building left manifesto	Obama's call to repeal "don't ask" draws questions
Top Obama counter-terrorism official cites human error in airliner attack	Group says Obama energy plan violates Endangered Species Act
U.S. economy returns to growth	Obama declares swine flu is a national emergency

Obama nominates Senate aides to serve as SEC commissioners	Lawsuits seek more than U.S. acknowledgement of drone killings
Obama in heated exchanges with Code Pink anti-war protester	Obama orders review of guidelines for probing journalists
IRS official at center of scandal put on leave	U.S. Commerce nominee poised for swift Senate approval
Obama outlines steps toward closing Guantanamo prison	U.S. House won't follow Senate lead on immigration bill: Boehner
Senate votes to cut insurance subsidies to rich farmers	Senate approves Obama nominee to key appeals court

IN PICTURES

Building collapse in Bangladesh	Obama receives Medal of Distinction in Israel	Westminster Kennel Club dog show
First Lady and the younger generation	World Press Photo winners, 2013	Stranded Carnival cruise ship

Images of love	Carnival around the world	Geminid meteor shower
Obama's second inauguration	Remembering the Civil War: Songs, films and books	12/12/12 marked around the world

New Year's Eve around the world	Storm Sandy	86th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York
Election 2012: America votes	Beirut street bombing	Ships of doom: Some of history's worst shipwrecks