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5:51pm Sep 16, 2014

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Obama Gives New Details On America's Effort To Fight Ebola

by Bill Chappell

The president announced a "major increase" in the U.S. response to the outbreak, including a new military command center in Liberia, and sending medical professionals from the U.S. to field hospitals.
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5:10pm Sep 16, 2014

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Hillary Clinton Keeps Iowa Crowd Guessing About Her Presidential Plans

by Don Gonyea

Clinton, who says she hasn't yet decided on a 2016 presidential run, was in Iowa Sunday for the first time since she lost the 2008 caucuses to Barack Obama. She attended Sen. Tom Harkin's steak fry.

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4:37pm Sep 16, 2014

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Like It Or Not, Scotland's Drama May Hit Your Wallet

by Marilyn Geewax

Some economists say Thursday's vote on Scotland's independence could have wide-ranging economic impacts. They fear that a breakaway from the U.K. could trigger another global financial upheaval.
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4:36pm Sep 16, 2014

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Opponents Spar In Court Over Texas Clinics That Do Abortions

by Carrie Feibel

Three federal judges heard arguments Friday over whether a Texas law that would, in effect, shutter 11 health clinics that perform abortions puts an undue burden on women.

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3:06pm Sep 16, 2014

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How To Measure Success Against The New Monster In The Middle East?

by Ron Elving

Most Americans are far from clear as to what this "ISIL" monster is, other than a few shadowy, portentous figures on disturbing videotapes.
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2:57pm Sep 16, 2014

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Dempsey Says If Needed He Would Recommend Ground Forces In Iraq

by Scott Neuman

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told a Senate panel he supports the president's plan to combat Islamic State militants but that if it proved necessary, he would recommend U.S. ground forces.
1:44pm Sep 16, 2014

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Tommy Boggs, Influential Lobbyist, Dies At 73

by Peter Overby

Boggs changed the lobbying profession by recognizing how power in Washington was becoming more diffuse.
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9:43am Sep 16, 2014

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Obama To Announce Buildup In U.S. Efforts To Fight Ebola

by Scott Horsley

The U.S. military plans to establish a medical base in Liberia to help stop the Ebola epidemic. It will build 1,700 new treatment beds and train up to 500 health care workers every week.

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4:47am Sep 16, 2014

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Poll Shows Hagan Leading Tillis In Close Race

A new poll finds U.S. Senator Kay Hagan with a four point lead over her Republican challenger Thom Tillis.
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2:32pm Sep 15, 2014

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Changing Tack, GOP Candidates Support Over-The-Counter Birth Control

by Mara Liasson

A string of Republican Senate candidates are getting behind over-the-counter birth control, a move that could draw women voters.

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1:21pm Sep 15, 2014

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Wendy Davis Tells Of Her Own Difficult Abortions In 'Forgetting'

by NPR Staff

A champion of abortion rights, the Texas gubernatorial candidate reveals she terminated two of her pregnancies — once because her life was endangered.

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10:53am Sep 15, 2014

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Redistricting Means Victory All But Assured For Many Candidates

November’s general election is still more than a month away, but many races were already decided months ago.

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