William Branigin
Continuous News
Michael Shear
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Earthquake rattles Washington area (August 23, 2011)
Progress in Afghanistan called hard but not hopeless (June 8, 2011)
Netanyahu, addressing Congress, lays out vision for Mideast peace (May 24, 2011)
CBS: Obama says he wont release bin Laden photos (May 4, 2011)
Osama bin Laden resisted assault but was unarmed, U.S. officials say (May 3, 2011)
French jets destroy Libyan plane, bomb remote air base (March 24, 2011)
Petraeus: Taliban momentum halted in Afghanistan, but harder fighting ahead (March 15, 2011)
Gaddafi forces launch new airstrikes; Obama mulls 'no-fly zone' request (March 3, 2011)
U.S. closes embassy in Tripoli, prepares sanctions (February 26, 2011)
U.S. closes embassy in Tripoli, prepares sanctions (February 25, 2011)
Boeing wins major contract to supply new aerial refueling tankers (February 24, 2011)
Gaddafi refuses to leave power; protesters win backing of defectors (February 22, 2011)
CIA director cites 'likelihood' that Mubarak may step down (February 10, 2011)
Mubarak rejects stepping down immediately; bloody clashes continue (February 4, 2011)
Mubarak announcement disappoints Obama administration (February 2, 2011)
Egyptian opposition calls for massive protest; foreigners flee (January 31, 2011)
Lawmakers grill Pentagon officials on defense spending cuts (January 27, 2011)
After jobs-focused speech, Obama tours Wisconsin factories (January 26, 2011)
Chinese President Hu Jintao calls for deeper engagement with U.S., assures business leaders (January 21, 2011)
Richard Holbrooke memorial events in Washington a testament to diplomat's reach (January 14, 2011)
Giffords shows progress; aide discharged from hospital (January 14, 2011)
Giffords reaches 'major milestone' in recovery (January 13, 2011)
Investigators probe Loughner's finances; Giffords continues recovery (January 12, 2011)
Loughner family expresses sorrow for 'heinous' attack; doctors say Giffords making progress (January 12, 2011)
Loughner appears in court; Obama plans trip to Arizona on Wednesday (January 11, 2011)
Pentagon to cut spending by $78 billion, reduce troop strength (January 7, 2011)
Republicans push repeal of health-care law, reject new CBO estimates on deficit impact (January 6, 2011)
Boehner elected House speaker as 112th Congress convenes (January 5, 2011)
Obama hails 'progress' despite forecasts of gridlock (December 22, 2010)
Obama signs DADT repeal before big, emotional crowd (December 22, 2010)
Debt commission produces plan, schedules vote for Friday (November 30, 2010)
Barricade situation in NW ends without incident (November 26, 2010)
In Indiana, Obama touts success of auto industry bailout (November 23, 2010)
Charlie Rangel censure recommended by House ethics committee (November 19, 2010)
Obama pushes for Senate vote on new arms treaty with Russia (November 18, 2010)
Obama reflects on 'shellacking' in midterm elections (November 3, 2010)
U.S. warns China on currency policy (October 6, 2010)
Obama orders sanctions on Iranian officials for human rights abuses (September 30, 2010)
Obama discusses his Christian faith, chides Republicans in backyard chat (September 28, 2010)
Household income plunged in 2009 (September 28, 2010)
Obama blasts 'irresponsible' GOP policies (September 27, 2010)
Obama urges Fla. pastor to call off Koran burning (September 9, 2010)
Obama urges Fla. pastor to call off Koran burning (September 9, 2010)
Obama urges Fla. pastor to call off plan to burn Korans on Sept. 11 (September 9, 2010)
Crews extinguishes fire after evacuation of Mariner oil platform in Gulf of Mexico (September 2, 2010)
U.S. charges Pakistani Taliban leader with killing Americans (September 1, 2010)
Obama urges GOP to drop opposition to jobs bill (August 30, 2010)
Carter arrives in Boston with freed prisoner after securing Kim Jong Il's pardon (August 27, 2010)
BP finishes pumping cement in final stage of 'static kill' (August 5, 2010)
BP reports 'static kill' success; scientists say majority of oil has been dispersed, removed (August 4, 2010)
Obama speaks with vets on Iraq drawdown (August 2, 2010)
Federal judge blocks key parts of Arizona immigration law SB 1070 (July 28, 2010)
Obama signs sweeping financial overhaul into law (July 21, 2010)
Obama's intelligence nominee says he won't be a 'hood ornament' (July 21, 2010)
Senate passes financial overhaul bill (July 15, 2010)
Oil leak stopped for first time since April (July 15, 2010)
Obama bypasses Senate by appointing Medicare chief (July 7, 2010)
U.S. downplays Russian spy case (June 29, 2010)
Kagan pledges judicial restraint; GOP voices 'serious concerns' (June 28, 2010)
Aid groups slam reduction in money to maternal and infant health initiative (June 26, 2010)
Obama arrives in Canada for G-20 amid warnings on global financial crisis (June 25, 2010)
Top defense officials say they 'fully support' Obama on removing McChrystal (June 24, 2010)
Allen: Bad weather, equipment issues hamper oil recovery (June 21, 2010)
British media denounce BP chief's 'savage grilling' by House panel (June 18, 2010)
Gen. Petraeus falls ill, prompts adjournment of Senate hearing (June 15, 2010)
Administration: BP agrees to expedite oil spill claim payments (June 10, 2010)
Obama vows BP will pay claims, says oil 'will be contained' (June 8, 2010)
At least 3 dead, 6 injured in Texas natural gas explosion (June 7, 2010)
U.S. orders BP to build sand berms to protect Louisiana coast (June 2, 2010)
Israeli PM defends flotilla attack, calls criticism hypocritical (June 2, 2010)
Veterans group seeks federal upkeep of forgotten U.S. cemetery in Philippines (May 31, 2010)
BP's internal investigation of oil spill: Several 'warning signs' were ignored (May 26, 2010)
Driver shot on B-W Parkway in Md. (May 24, 2010)
German lawmakers approve euro rescue package (May 21, 2010)
Holder vows to pursue Times Square suspects abroad (May 13, 2010)
Holder defends decision to read Miranda rights to Shahzad, cites his continuing cooperation (May 6, 2010)
N.Y. mayor decries 'terror gap' in U.S. gun laws (May 5, 2010)
La. Gov. Jindal demands U.S. government, BP uhold pledges to avert enviromental disaster (April 30, 2010)
Flights resume in Europe, but new eruptions cloud plans (April 20, 2010)
U.S. shift from Iraq to Afghanistan presents massive logistical operation for Army (April 2, 2010)
Flight diverted to Dulles following security concern (March 30, 2010)
House approves Senate health-care bill, separate package of amendments (March 22, 2010)
Democratic leaders in fierce negotiations for 'yes' votes for health-care bill (March 19, 2010)
President Obama makes pitch for health-care reform (March 15, 2010)
Feb. unemployment rate remains unchanged at 9.7 percent (March 5, 2010)
Pilot's plane slams into IRS offices in Texas; federal worker missing (February 19, 2010)
Taliban claim suicide attack as U.S., Afghan forces prepare for offensive (February 12, 2010)
Pro-government rally, protests on anniversary of Iran revolution (February 11, 2010)
U.S., allies moving quickly on sanctions against Iran, Obama says (February 9, 2010)
In N.H., Obama says job creation is top priority for 2010 (February 2, 2010)
Defense officials' testimony urges lifting of 'don't ask, don't tell' policy (February 2, 2010)
Obama rolls out initiatives to help middle-class families (January 25, 2010)
Chaos at Port-au-Prince airport slows Haiti emergency aid efforts (January 16, 2010)
Tens of thousands feared dead after Haiti earthquake (January 14, 2010)
Haiti hit by 7.0-magnitude earthquake; buildings leveled in Port-au-Prince (January 13, 2010)
Haiti hit by 7.0-magnitude earthquake; buildings leveled in Port-au-Prince (January 13, 2010)
Iran blames U.S., Israel in bombing death of physicist Massoud Ali-Mohammadi (January 13, 2010)
Yemeni officials, fearing backlash, play down partnership with U.S. (January 5, 2010)
Nigeria, Netherlands announce security plans; Somalia reports foiled bombing attempt (December 30, 2009)
Iranian security forces raid opposition offices, arrest key dissidents (December 29, 2009)
In Iran, nuclear issue is also a medical one (December 20, 2009)
Iran intends to try 3 Americans accused of spying (December 15, 2009)
Obama pardons 'Courage' ahead of Thanksgiving holiday (November 25, 2009)
World leaders to meet on Iran's failure to halt nuclear program (November 19, 2009)
Obama: Decision 'soon' on troops for Afghanistan (November 13, 2009)
At Arlington, Obama pays tribute to veterans (November 11, 2009)
As Obama attends Fort Hood memorial, investigation explores motive (November 10, 2009)
3 Americans in Iran charged with spying (November 10, 2009)
13 dead in Fort Hood rampage, largest mass shooting on an Army post (November 6, 2009)
Families, soldiers mourn comrades; share stories of survival (November 6, 2009)
At least 12 killed in shooting at Fort Hood, Tex. (November 6, 2009)
Clashes erupt as Iran marks anniversary of embassy siege (November 5, 2009)
Opposition supporters clash with Iranian security forces (November 5, 2009)
Iran's Khamenei rejects U.S. outreach, warns against talks (November 3, 2009)
Afghan election commission declares Karzai winner (November 2, 2009)
Iran denies allegations of tensions with Israel at conference (October 22, 2009)
Iran Test-Fires Its Most Advanced Missiles (September 28, 2009)
Obama Pitches Innovation in Upstate New York (September 21, 2009)
Radio Traffic Led to False Media Reports of River Gunfire (September 11, 2009)
Obama Lectures to Students on Virtues of Hard Work (September 8, 2009)
Three Firefighters Injured in Silver Spring Blaze (August 21, 2009)
Water Main Break Shuts Road in Alexandria (August 19, 2009)
Fairfax Wrestling Coach Arrested in Online Sex Sting (August 18, 2009)
Double Stabbing Leaves One Dead in College Park (August 17, 2009)
Bill Cahir, 40, Dies; Journalist Moved to Join the Marines After 9/11 Attacks (August 15, 2009)
Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Southeast (August 14, 2009)
Obama, Others Pay Tribute to Eunice Kennedy Shriver (August 11, 2009)
Ahmadinejad's Second Term Is Blessed Amid Political Discord, Protests (August 4, 2009)
Corazon Aquino Dies; Ex-President of Philippines Led 'People Power' Revolution (August 1, 2009)
Obama Launches 'Race' for $4 Billion in Education Funds (July 24, 2009)
Obama, Maliki Meet on Future of U.S. Involvement in Iraq (July 22, 2009)
Iran's Leadership Warns Against Further Protest After Certification of Vote (July 1, 2009)
Iran's Guardian Council Affirms Vote Result (June 30, 2009)
Iran's President Rebukes Obama; Candidates Reject Election Review (June 28, 2009)
Iranian Cleric Calls for 'Ruthless' Punishment of Protest Leaders (June 27, 2009)
Iran's Ahmadinejad Demands Apology From Obama (June 26, 2009)
Protesters in Tehran Met With Force Near Iran's Parliament (June 25, 2009)
Iran Vows To Make Example of Arrestees (June 24, 2009)
Police Unleash Force On Rally in Tehran (June 21, 2009)
Iran's Top Leader Endorses Election (June 20, 2009)
In Nevada, Obama Touts Clean Energy Production and Announces New Projects (May 28, 2009)
U.S. to Provide $110 Million for Pakistani Refugees (May 20, 2009)
High Court Declines to Hear Jefferson Appeal (May 18, 2009)
Obituary: Hubert Van Es, 67, Dutch Photojournalist Shot Famous Vietnam Picture (May 16, 2009)
Officials Confirm Second U.S. Swine Flu Death (May 5, 2009)
CDC: Swine Flu Outbreak Signs 'Encouraging' (May 4, 2009)
Another U.S. Cargo Ship Escapes Somali Pirate Attack (April 15, 2009)
In Georgetown Speech, Obama Offers Cautious Optimism (April 14, 2009)
Obamas Host Easter Egg Roll on White House Lawn (April 13, 2009)
Gunman Kills at Least 13 in Binghamton, N.Y. (April 3, 2009)
Obama Hails G-20 Agreements on Global Economy (April 2, 2009)
Obama Plans More Than $200 Billion in Clean-Energy Spending (March 24, 2009)
Obama Announces Guidelines to Limit Lobbyists' Influence on Stimulus Effort (March 20, 2009)
Obama Touts Investing With 'Long-Term Perspective' (March 3, 2009)
Senate Moderates Negotiate Cuts to Economic Stimulus Bill (February 5, 2009)
Obama Picks Super Bowl Favorite (January 29, 2009)
Obama Announces New Energy, Environmental Policies (January 26, 2009)
Funding Restored to Groups That Perform Abortions, Other Care (January 24, 2009)
Obama Sworn in as 44th President of U.S. (January 20, 2009)
Obama Commemorates MLK Day with Service (January 20, 2009)
Water Outages Force Montgomery Schools to Close Early (December 23, 2008)
5 Men Convicted in Plot to Kill Soldiers at Fort Dix (December 23, 2008)
Obama Names Salazar As Secretary of Interior (December 17, 2008)
Former Bin Laden Driver Hamdan to Leave Guantanamo Bay for Yemen (November 25, 2008)
Stevens Bids Farewell to Senate (November 20, 2008)
FBI Agent Killed in Pennsylvania in Raid on Suspected Cocaine Dealer's Home (November 20, 2008)
Obama Ties Automaker Rescue to Regulation (November 14, 2008)
Democratic Challenger Wins Senate Race in Oregon (November 6, 2008)
Win Would Give Stevens A Dubious Distinction (November 6, 2008)
Convicted Sen. Ted Stevens Hangs On to Narrow Lead (November 5, 2008)
Hate Crimes Register Slight Decline Overall (October 28, 2008)
High Court Won't Hear Death Row Appeal (October 15, 2008)
Conn. Ban On Gay Marriage Reversed (October 11, 2008)
Bush Urges Congress to Enact Rescue Package (September 19, 2008)
Rice Says Russia Has Taken a 'Dark Turn' (September 19, 2008)
Bush: Economy Strong Enough to Handle Turmoil (September 15, 2008)
Texans Flee Coast as Ike Threatens Houston Area (September 12, 2008)
New Storms May Threaten Southeastern U.S. (September 3, 2008)
Obama to Accept Nomination, Outline New Direction for the U.S. (August 28, 2008)
Democratic Convention Focus Shifts to National Security (August 27, 2008)
Clinton to Take Stage in Praise of Obama's Candidacy (August 26, 2008)
Rice Gets Georgian Approval of Cease-Fire, Demands Russians Withdraw (August 15, 2008)
Bush Warns Russia to Honor Cease-Fire Agreement (August 13, 2008)
Pakistani Woman Faces Assault Charges (August 6, 2008)
Citing 'Dire' Prognosis, Novak Retires Immediately (August 5, 2008)
Robert Novak Announces Immediate Retirement (August 4, 2008)
Dolly Hits South Texas Coast but Spares Levees (July 24, 2008)
New Post Editor Prepares for Change, Challenge (July 8, 2008)
Rescued Hostages Express Gratitude (July 8, 2008)
Hostages Freed in Colombia Are Reunited With Families (July 4, 2008)
Levee Break Forces Hand of Those Who Held Out (June 28, 2008)
Mugabe Defies Mounting Pressure to Delay Runoff Election (June 24, 2008)
St. Louis Levees Are Expected to Hold Mississippi (June 21, 2008)
President Presents Medals to Honor the Contributions of Six (June 20, 2008)
Russert Is Remembered at Memorial Service (June 18, 2008)
Bush Urges Congress to Lift Offshore Drilling Ban (June 18, 2008)
Mississippi River Towns Brace for the Worst (June 18, 2008)
Cheney Apologizes For Quip on W. Virginia (June 3, 2008)
U.S. Navy Waiting for Junta's Permission to Deliver Burma Aid (May 28, 2008)
Justices Uphold Retaliation Lawsuits (May 28, 2008)
Primary Calendar Winds Down With Votes in Ky., Ore. (May 20, 2008)
High Court Affirms Terrorism Conviction (May 20, 2008)
Voter Turnout Brisk in Ind., N.C. (May 6, 2008)
Zimbabwe to Hold Run-Off Election (May 2, 2008)
Clinton: Pa. a Must-Win State (April 22, 2008)
Gates Assails Pentagon on Resources for Battlefields (April 22, 2008)
Record-Keeping Bill Is Criticized As 'Anemic' by Watchdog Group (April 17, 2008)
Bush Scolds Congress on Colombia Trade Pact (April 14, 2008)
Petraeus: Iraq Security Improved, but 'Fragile and Reversible' (April 8, 2008)
President Calls Battles in Iraq a 'Defining Moment' (March 28, 2008)
Bush Vows to Prevent Iran From Acquiring Nuclear Arms (March 20, 2008)
Bush Vows to Prevent Iran From Acquiring Nuclear Arms (March 20, 2008)
House Panel Sues to Force Bush Aides to Table (March 11, 2008)
Anti-Terrorism Efforts Hailed (March 7, 2008)
Letters to Lawmakers May Be Tied to N.Y. Bombing (March 7, 2008)
Chertoff: Terrorism Prevention Efforts Successful (March 7, 2008)
Chertoff: Terrorism Prevention Efforts Successful (March 7, 2008)
Clinton Touts Wins; Obama Downplays Performance (March 5, 2008)
Voters Hit the Polls for 'Super Tuesday II' (March 4, 2008)
Bush Aide Resigns Over Plagiarism (March 1, 2008)
U.S., NATO Reaffirm Commitment in Afghanistan (February 29, 2008)
Bush Pushes House to Renew Surveillance Law (February 25, 2008)
Candidates Look Ahead to Potomac Primaries (February 6, 2008)
As Voters Hit the Polls, Candidates Make Last-Minute Appeals (February 5, 2008)
Presidential Candidates' Focus Shifts to California (February 1, 2008)
McCain, Romney Make Last-Minute Appeals in Fla. (January 29, 2008)
Sebelius Conciliatory in Democrats' Response to Bush Address (January 29, 2008)
Bush Urged to Renounce Torture, Restore 'Moral Authority' (January 26, 2008)
Campaigns Refocus on Upcoming Battles (January 9, 2008)
Campaigns Work to Turn Out N.H. Voters (January 8, 2008)
Candidates Make a Final Push in Iowa (January 4, 2008)
Bush Condemns Bhutto Assassination (December 27, 2007)
Gunman Planned to Kill More, Officials Say (December 11, 2007)
Inspector General Will Leave State Department (December 8, 2007)
Mall Killer Had History of Mental Woes (December 7, 2007)
Bush Urges Emergency War Funds to Avoid Defense Layoffs (November 30, 2007)
Bush Vows Continued Involvement in Mideast Negotiations (November 29, 2007)
At Army Base, Bush Boosts Iraq War (November 3, 2007)
Bush Backs Attorney General Nominee (November 1, 2007)
Wildfires Wane as Bush Visits California (October 26, 2007)
New Security Strategy Emphasizes Disaster Preparedness (October 10, 2007)
Envoy Cites Reports Of Abuses in Burma (October 6, 2007)
Ahmadinejad Met With Protests in New York (September 24, 2007)
Chertoff: U.S. 'Unequivocally' Safer Now From Attacks (September 5, 2007)
GAO Reports Iraq Has Failed to Meet 11 of 18 Benchmarks (September 4, 2007)
Donaghy Pleads Guilty in Scandal (August 16, 2007)
Collision Kills One, Closes Northbound U.S. Route 29 (August 13, 2007)
Bush Calls on Iranians to Reject Government (August 9, 2007)
Effort to Aid Miners 'Too Slow' (August 8, 2007)
Difficult Conditions Hamper River Search (August 4, 2007)
Congressional Democrats Hail Ethics Bill Approval (August 3, 2007)
Minneapolis Bridge, Like Many In U.S., Was 'Structurally Deficient' (August 3, 2007)
Joint Chiefs Nominee Notes Toll on Military, Need to Plan for Iraq Drawdown (August 1, 2007)
Congress Approves Homeland Security Bill in 2 Strong Votes (July 28, 2007)
House Passes Homeland Security Legislation (July 27, 2007)
Foreign Workers Abused at Embassy, Panel Told (July 27, 2007)
Bush, Reid Exchange Attacks Over Support For U.S. Troops in Iraq (July 21, 2007)
Immigration Measure Appears Imperiled Again (June 28, 2007)
Court Bars Suits Against Faith-Based Initiatives (June 25, 2007)
New U.S. Passport Rules Postponed for at Least Six Months (June 21, 2007)
Bush Continues Push for New Immigration Bill (June 15, 2007)
Duke Lacrosse Prosecutor Faces Own Trial (June 12, 2007)
Bush Calls for Global Emissions Goals (May 31, 2007)
At White House, Bush and Blair Focus on Iraq (May 17, 2007)
Cheney Says Middle East Tour Yields Pledges of Support (May 14, 2007)
Bush Seeks Compromise on Iraq Benchmarks (May 10, 2007)
Rice Meets With Syrian Foreign Minister (May 3, 2007)
Petraeus: Iraq Situation Is 'Exceedingly Challenging' (April 26, 2007)
Bush Denounces Iraq War Timetable (April 24, 2007)
Sen. Reid Says Bush Is in 'Denial' of Iraq Situation (April 23, 2007)
Teenager Arrested in N. Va. Bomb Threats (April 20, 2007)
Gonzales Defends Actions on U.S. Attorney Firings (April 19, 2007)
Cheney Delivers Sharp-Edged Speech About Democrats (April 13, 2007)
Commander: Baghdad Bombing Shows 'Long Way to Go' for Security (April 13, 2007)
Chlorine Leak Briefly Restricts People Indoors (March 16, 2007)
Senate GOP Turns Back Iraq Pullout Plan (March 15, 2007)
Panel Authorizes Subpoenas for Justice Dept. Officials (March 15, 2007)
Chlorine Leak Keeps People Indoors (March 15, 2007)
Lawmakers Vow Hearings on FBI Errors (March 10, 2007)
President Names Seven More to Walter Reed Commission (March 9, 2007)
Dole, Shalala Pledge Full Investigation Into Military Care (March 7, 2007)
Army Fires Commander of Walter Reed (March 2, 2007)
Iran to Hit U.S. Interests if Attacked (February 8, 2007)
Bush Sends Congress $2.9 Trillion Budget Plan (February 5, 2007)
U.S. Not Planning for War With Iran, Gates Says (February 2, 2007)
Bush Warns Iran Against Action in Iraq (January 29, 2007)
Bush to Propose Reducing Gasoline Consumption (January 23, 2007)
Democrats Vow to Combat Global Warming (January 19, 2007)
Dodd Introduces Bill to Cap U.S. Troops in Iraq (January 17, 2007)
Bush Taps Negroponte, McConnell for Posts (January 6, 2007)
Saddam Hussein's Record of Infamy Ends (December 30, 2006)
Rumsfeld Bids Farewell To Pentagon (December 8, 2006)
Overturned Propane Tanker Forces Evacuations (November 17, 2006)
Democrats Take Majority in House; Pelosi Poised to Become Speaker (November 8, 2006)
China: N. Korea Has Not Apologized (October 24, 2006)
Rumsfeld: Iraqis Must Handle Security (October 20, 2006)
N. Korea Says U.N. Sanctions Are 'Declaration of War' (October 17, 2006)
Package Prompted D.C. Courthouse Evacuation (September 27, 2006)
Three Retired Officers Demand Rumsfeld's Resignation (September 25, 2006)
Nation Marks Fifth Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks (September 11, 2006)
Israeli Airstrikes Kill at Least 33 (August 7, 2006)
Israel's Olmert Rules Out Cease-Fire (July 31, 2006)
Heavy Fighting Rages in South Lebanon (July 26, 2006)
Rice Makes Unannounced Visit to Beirut (July 24, 2006)
Annan Calls for Immediate Halt to Israel-Hezbollah Conflict (July 20, 2006)