Obama refuses to negotiate over raising debt ceiling
WASHINGTON - President Obama refused to trade cuts in government spending for raising the borrowing limit, rejecting any negotiation with Republicans over the country's most pressing fiscal issue barely two weeks after the "fiscal cliff" deal. Full Article | Video
Senate Republican leader wants 10,000 troops in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON - Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Monday he thinks that 10,000 U.S. troops should remain in Afghanistan after 2014, when President Barack Obama wants to withdraw most combat troops.
Mali Islamists strike back against French troops
BAMAKO/PARIS - Al Qaeda-linked Islamist rebels launched a counteroffensive in Mali after four days of French air strikes on their northern strongholds, promising to drag France into a brutal Afghanistan-style war. Full Article
SandRidge CEO adapts Chesapeake playbook
Aubrey McClendon is under fire for running Chesapeake Energy like a private firm. Similarly, his former partner, Tom Ward, has melded his own financial interests with those of publicly traded SandRidge Energy to a greater extent than many shareholders may know. Full Article
Chinese companies retreat from U.S. listings
NEW YORK - Chinese companies are deserting U.S. stock markets in record numbers as regulatory scrutiny mounts and the advantages of a U.S. listing slip away. Full Article
Iranian riddle drives Netanyahu conundrum
JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's mantra as he seeks a third term in office is simple: He is a strong man. Robust leadership is vital, he says, to deal with the the threat of an Iranian atomic bomb. But just how strong is he? Full Article
Euro zone in 2013: Lower risks, same problems
At the beginning of the year, Europe is a calmer place than it has been, but the underlying issues remain. Recession on the periphery of the euro zone threatens to spread to its core. Commentary
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Comeback buzz at Detroit auto show
DETROIT - The glamour of new cars and optimism about U.S. sales in 2013 were in the air as the North American International Auto Show fired up its engines in the Motor City. Video
When Goldman's new CFO talks, insiders listen
The challenge Harvey Schwartz faces as Goldman Sach's new CFO is hardly unique: increasing profits while meeting regulators' growing demands. But insiders say Schwartz brings a new approach to the job, blending creativity with a gentle hand. Full Article
Obama may have more quality time in second term for lawmakers
Jan. 14 - President Barack Obama said now that his daughters are less interested in spending time with him he may have more time for lawmakers. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Obama’s team of mentors and his legacy
Credit Obama for giving voters what he’s promised by nominating a national security team that will help him avoid unnecessary war so that he can focus on strengthening America. This group is far closer to the president, personally and on policy, than were his first term choices. Commentary
Assessing the resiliency of Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton may well try again to run for president, and her record as secretary of state may be the best way to judge her candidacy for the highest job in the land. So how has she done? Commentary
Why public debt is not like credit card debt
The idea that the nation's debt inflicts a burden on our grandchildren and depresses their standard of living has it backward. What is destroying their prospects is our failure to generate a recovery with decent jobs. Commentary
EU positive contagion hinges on growth
It is still too soon to be sure of a happy ending for the European Union. Austerity measures are still crushing activity and, as unemployment continues to rise, the political situation in one or more countries could get nasty. Commentary
Somebody find the GOP a carrot
Republicans need to rediscover the virtues of “demand-side conservatism.” Instead of trying to reduce the size of government, they should work to reduce the demand for government. Commentary
The Oscars: Reflections of America
By nominating "Lincoln," "Argo" and "Zero Dark Thirty," Academy members are considering three distinctly different views of how Americans see themselves and their place in the world. Commentary
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Take a tour of the standout models in the Detroit Auto Show. Video
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