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U.S. Involvement In Libya: How Long? [VIDEO]

Obama: Egypt's Mubarak Must Begin Transition Now

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama on Tuesday challenged Egypt's embattled autocratic ruler, a staunch U.S. ally, to immediately begin the process of transitioning the country to new leadership, a signal that there should be no drawn-out goodbye. Earlier, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak had announced he would not seek...

In UN Speech, Obama Pushes for Mideast Peace

UNITED NATIONS (Sept. 23) -- Exhorting world leaders to push past years of cynicism and pessimism, President Barack Obama challenged the countries of the United Nations on Thursday to unite around peace efforts that he said could achieve agreement within a year to create an independent Palestine and a secure...

Obama: Extend Bush-Era Tax Cuts for Middle Class

CLEVELAND (Sept. 8) -- President Barack Obama strongly defended his opposition to extending Bush-era tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans on Wednesday and delivered a searing attack on Republicans and their House leader for advocating "the same philosophy that led to this mess in the first place." Obama said the...

US Transfers Power, Enters Final Phase of Iraq War

BAGHDAD (Sept. 1) -- The United States changed commanders in Iraq Wednesday, beginning the final phase of American military involvement in the country despite political uncertainty and persistent violence. The transfer of authority came a day after President Barack Obama announced the shift from combat operations to...