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Mass. candidates spar over many issues in last debate before special election

Convicted Marines Speak Out Against Sexual Assault

KABUL (Afghanistan/-) (AFP) - (AFP) - Afghan forces take control of security across the country, marking a major milestone as US-led combat troops prepare to withdraw after 12 years of fighting the Taliban. Duration: 01:27

House Committee Takes Up Tough Immigration Bill

US, Cuba to resume talks on mail service

President Obama told PBS's Charlie Rose that the US has been helping Syrian rebels, even before the White House's recent decision to provide lethal aid. (June 18)

Mel Wymore is campaigning in New York as a community board appointee, ex-PTA chair and founder of local organizations. But this city council candidate's resume has an unusual feature: He built much of it while he was a woman. (June 18)

President Barack Obama defended top secret National Security Agency spying programs as legal in a lengthy interview Monday, and called them transparent _ even though they are authorized in secret. (June 18)