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Rep. Gowdy To Lead New Benghazi Committee In First Public Hearing

7:21pm September 16, 2014

by Brakkton Booker

House lawmakers will give the Sept. 11 attacks in Libya two years ago a fresh look. Wednesday's hearing will be the first public one since Gowdy, R-S.C., became head of a special Benghazi committee.

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Cara Russo of Gettysburg, Pa., here with 9-year-old Shayla, one of her two daughters, has found success in a program geared to help struggling families navigate past some of the day-to-day obstacles that keep many poor.

A 'Circle' Of Support Helps Families Stay Out Of Poverty

7:14pm September 16, 2014

by Pam Fessler

An innovative program seeks to fight persistent poverty by helping a struggling family navigate past some of the day-to-day obstacles that keep many people poor.

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U.S. To Send 3,000 Troops To West Africa To Aid In Ebola Epidemic

5:33pm September 16, 2014

On Tuesday, President Obama announced that the U.S. will send more military personnel and resources to Africa to fight the deadly virus.

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Ebola Outbreak Presents Special Challenges For U.S. Military

5:33pm September 16, 2014

by Geoff Brumfiel

On Tuesday, President Obama announced a larger U.S. response to the Ebola outbreak that will put 3,000 troops on the front line. What can the military can provide and how quickly they can do it?

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American Doctor In Libera Calls U.S. Ebola Response Plan 'Outstanding'

5:33pm September 16, 2014

Melissa Block talks to Dr. Timothy Flanigan in Liberia about President Obama's announcement that the U.S. will ramp up aid efforts to fight the Ebola outbreak.

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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, former President Bill Clinton and U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin work the grill during Harkin's annual fundraising steak fry in Indianola, Iowa, on Sunday.

Hillary Clinton Keeps Iowa Crowd Guessing About Her Presidential Plans

5:10pm September 16, 2014

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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The Saltire, the flag of Scotland, flies near the Union Jack in Gretna in Scotland. Some economists say Thursday's vote on Scotland's independence could have wide-ranging economic impacts.

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

4:37pm September 16, 2014

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.

Supporters and opponents of Texas's controversial abortion law gathered Friday afternoon outside the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in downtown New Orleans. Emily Horne (left) is a legislative associate with Texas Right to Life, a group that lobbied for the

Opponents Spar In Court Over Texas Clinics That Do Abortions

4:36pm September 16, 2014

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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A U.S. soldier stands guard near a damaged vehicle at the site of a suicide attack in Kabul on Tuesday.

Suicide Bombing In Kabul Kills 3 NATO Troops

4:07pm September 16, 2014

by Scott Neuman

The Taliban is claiming credit for the attack on a military convoy traveling near the U.S. Embassy that also wounded nearly 20 people, including more than a dozen civilians.

Members of Iraqi security forces are seen during a fight with Islamic State militants Sunday on the outskirts of the city of Ramadi.

U.S. Begins Airstrikes In Support Of Iraqi Ground Forces

4:01pm September 16, 2014

by Scott Neuman

The air attacks on Islamic State forces were requested by Iraqi security forces engaged in combat south of Baghdad.