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FILE - In this May 17, 2009, file photo, President Barack Obama delivers his AP

Obama, Palin trade telling jibes over crib sheets

AP – 1 hr 10 mins ago

WASHINGTON – The jokes about Barack Obama's close relationship with his teleprompter have been constant since he became president. Full Story »

A 'giant' of the house dies at 77

Politico – Mon Feb 8, 2:50 pm ET

Rep. John Murtha, a Pennsylvania powerhouse in Congress for 36 years and an early ally for Speaker Nancy Pelosi in her rise to the top of the House, died Monday afternoon as a result of complications from recent surgery. Full Story »

Despite all the nice talk, partisanship reigns

AP – Tue Feb 9, 7:09 pm ET

Partisanship is reaching new heights in Washington, even as President Barack Obama makes almost daily pleas to get along. He's scheduled a bipartisan health care summit, and just Tuesday he hosted GOP leaders at the White House for the first time in two months. Full Story »

Lawmaker's death a reminder of surgery risks

AP – Tue Feb 9, 6:48 pm ET

Gallbladder surgery is usually a very safe operation, but a powerful congressman's death is a reminder of the known risks. Full Story »