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Pa. Representative John Murtha dead at 77

19-term lawmaker, considered one of the most influential on Capitol Hill, dies from complications following gallbladder surgery last month.

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Federal government will be closed on Tuesday

New data show potential for heavy snow and strong winds; accumulations of 5-16 inches and blizzard conditions are possible starting tomorrow.

Dow sinks, closes below 10,000

Index ends below psychological barrier for first time in 3 months as financials pull market lower.

Associated Press | 6:01 p.m. ET

Insurer rate hike draws attention

Government demands to know why Calif. insurer raised rates for policyholders by as much as 39%.

Alec MacGillis | 4:55 p.m. ET

Where did hopes for Obama go?

ONE YEAR LATER | Supporters are realizing that campaigning is fun, the slog of governing, less so.

Ann Gerhart

A crash course in fighting war

U.S.-led Legion Academy provides a two-week training program for Afghan security forces.

Joshua Partlow | 6:25 p.m. ET

A town embraces those who left

At a bittersweet Guatemalan festival, those who have stayed salute people who have immigrated.

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