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Rick Klein on what's at stake in Afghanistan.

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Lawmakers ask White House social secretary, party crashers to testify

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Chris Cuomo anchors a recap of "Good Morning America."

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White House press secretary Robert Gibbs previews president's plans for Afghanistan

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Code Pink organizes protests against Afghanistan surge

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Sen. Barrasso blasts Senate health care plan

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After three months of deliberations, President Barack Obama will outline his new Afghan strategy Tuesday night. The Associated Press has learned that the president will deply 30,000 additional U.S. Troops to the region over the next six months. (Dec. 1)

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Officials claim couple crashed a Congressional Black Caucus dinner.

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Her private jet might cost the "Going Rogue" author her hockey mom image.

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Here's the latest news for Tuesday, Dec. 1: Obama to outline new Afghan strategy; Seattle police kill suspect accused of gunning down police officers; White House party crashers called before Congress; Tiger Woods skips his own charity golf tournament.

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The White House press secretary says the president has an exit strategy.

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In an exclusive Associated Press interview, President Barack Obama's aunt describes her anguish over no longer having contact with him after the revelation she had been living illegally for years in the United States. (Dec. 1)

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Rep. Patrick Kennedy made his first public appearance since escalating a public feud with Rhode Island's Roman Catholic bishop over health care and publicly financed abortion. (Dec. 1)

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Newly elected Honduran president Porfirio Lobo is facing the challenge of convincing backers of ousted president Manuel Zelaya, and the world, that his election was legitimate. He called for dialogue with all political parties at a press conference. Duration: 00:48

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President Obama will address the nation Tuesday, outlining an expansion to the war in Afghanistan. The President is expected to send up to 35,000 more troops to the war. But, the President will also outline a path to end the eight-year conflict. (Dec. 1)

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Dick Morris weighs in on Obama's Afghanistan decision

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The Secret Service director and the couple who crashed the Obama administration's first state dinner have been called to testify before Congress on Thursday about last week's security breach at the White House. (Nov. 30)

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Maurice Clemmons was granted clemency while serving time in an Ark. prison.

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U.S. President Barack Obama will unveil the administration's Afghan strategy in a high stakes speech at West Point Military Academy.

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White House party crashers may have to testify

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The WaPo's Ezra Klein predicts liberals will compromise on the public option.

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Chelsea Clinton, the 29-year old daughter of former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, has become engaged to her longtime boyfriend, investment banker Marc Mezvinsky.(Nov. 30)

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Senate Democrats remain divided on key health care reform issues

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Brookings' Michael O'Hanlon details what the President must explain Tuesday.

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Conservative opposition candidate Porfirio Lobo easily won Honduras' presidential election on Sunday -- in a vote that could calm a five-month crisis in the Central American country.

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White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said Monday that President Barack Obama will make clear in his speech Tuesday that Afghanistan is not an open ended commitment. (Nov. 30)

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President Obama gave the orders for the Afghanistan-Pakistan strategy last night

Chris Cuomo anchors a recap of "Good Morning America."

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Washington seeks a leading role in the U.N. climate talks, but some believe the current economic climate may soften its stance.

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Michaele and Tareq prepared at an upscale salon before breaking into the dinner.

Karen Travers on the president's week, with Afghanistan, health care and jobs.

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The rain may have helped the Salahis to sneak past security.

Obama is expected to make a decision regarding sending additional troops soon.

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Friend: Salahis claim they were invited, cleared by White House

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US President Barack Obama will announce his new Afghan strategy in an address to the nation on Tuesday. In a defining moment for his young presidency, Obama is widely expected to order more than 30,000 additional American troops into battle against an emboldened Taliban-led insurgency. Duration: 01:42

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"Name and Shame" campaign has some economists criticizing president's plan.

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Travelers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Sunday reported few headaches as they returned home from a long Thanksgiving holiday weekend. (Nov. 29)

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Key senators on President Obama's much-anticipated military plan for Afghanistan

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Former presidential candidates debate health care reform