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• Obama: Student loan increase like $1,000 tax hike
• Gay rights cases could trail Obama in Africa
• Cyber threats pose 'stealthy, insidious' danger - defense chief
• Threatening letters sent to New York candidate, police say
• Military probing Taliban attack that killed 2
• Secret Service: Letter to White House intercepted
• US rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.81 pct.
• AP sources: Obama to name ex-Bush aide to head FBI
• AP sources: Obama preparing to name Comey to FBI
• Controversies add to Obama's 2nd term frustrations
• Michele Bachmann to leave House after fourth term
• Wealthy win lion's share of major tax breaks
• White House declines to confirm drone report
• Ardent conservative Bachmann to not seek re-election to Congress
• Mothers now top earners in 4 in 10 US households
• Pentagon programs target of China cyber threat
• Tax overhaul: Looking to IRS scandal for momentum
• IMF still confident in Lagarde after French probe
• Court to see if Miss. lawsuit OK on global issue
• Chinese hackers access major weapons systems: Washington Post
• US intelligence embraces debate in security issues
• Sen. McCain makes trip to Syria to visit rebels
• Obama: Gov't with Oklahoma 'every step' of the way
• GOP continues to slam new Obama war approach
• Obama's drone rules provide limits, ambiguity
• Obama's drone rules leave unanswered questions
• Some unions now angry about health care overhaul
• US durable goods orders rise 3.3 percent in April
• Obama balances threats against Americans' rights
• Obama shifts U.S. from 'perpetual war-footing,' limits drone strikes
• Tea party vs. old guard in GOP Senate rift
• Senate confirms Obama nominee to key appeals court
• Obama limits use of U.S. drone strikes, offers steps to close Guantanamo
• Obama says terror threat has shifted, defends use of drones

• Two California cities' finances hinge on ballot questions
• Social Security and Medicare trustees report due
• Illinois Senate defeats sweeping pension reform bill
• Administration: 'Obamacare' to offer more choices
• Obama's likely pick to head FBI widely praised
• Rhode Island's Chafee says Obama inspired party switch
• Republican Party seeks documents on Benghazi
• Obama drawing attention to new student loan debate
• Senator John McCain confident of identifying 'good guys' in Syria
• Nasdaq paying $10M to settle Facebook disruption
• Arizona sheriff Arpaio says he will appeal racial profiling ruling
• Congressional committees plan more IRS hearings
• Rhode Island governor to switch from independent to Democrat: media
• Ardent conservative Bachmann to not see re-election to Congress
• Texas governor signs bill key to $2 billion water plan
• Partisan showdown looms over DC circuit nominees
• McCain pushes for greater US help to Syrian rebels
• US home prices rise 10.9 pct., most since 2006
• US consumer confidence rises in May to 76.2, highest level in 5 years
• U.S. report says major weapons designs compromised by Chinese
• Texas legislature passes tax cuts for businesses
• Senator McCain met with rebels in Syria: spokesman
• Texas makes teachers' pensions less reliant on markets
• High-tech industry big immigration bill winner
• Furlough Friday: Unpaid day off for many in gov't
• Obama: Sexual assault threatens trust in military
• IRS replaces official who revealed targeting
• US orders for durable goods up 3.3 percent in April, helped by gain in business investment
• U.S. drone guidelines could reduce 'signature strikes'
• Obama to tour Jersey Shore with Gov. Christie
• Maine Medicaid expansion passes but governor sets veto
• Obama limits U.S. drone strikes in shift from constant war footing
• Anti-war protester shouts at Obama during speech

• US consumers cut spending 0.2 percent in April, most in nearly a year; income unchanged
• Cyber threats pose 'stealthy, insidious' danger: defense chief
• Ricin attack puts spotlight on Bloomberg's gun control push
• Drone strike comes despite transparency pledge
• Study: Helmet law weakened, motorcycle injuries up
• More than 100 insurers sign up for Obama healthcare exchanges: memo
• Applications for US unemployment aid rise to 354K
• California's Democratic lawmakers push for tighter gun control
• Independent RI Gov. Chafee, ex-GOP, to become Dem
• Jeb Bush laughs off mom's 'enough Bushes' remark
• Rhode Island governor to switch from independent to Democrat
• Obama returns to Chicago to boost Dems in 2014
• October state visit planned for Brazil's president
• Tax overhaul: IRS scandal could lead to changes
• Obama lauds contributions of Asian-Americans
• House chairman subpoenas documents on Benghazi
• Obama, China's Xi to discuss cyber security in June meeting
• Court won't hear challenge to copyright board
• Court stays out of Planned Parenthood funding case
• Obama and Christie yet again; emphasis on recovery
• 'Spellbound' star reflects on a Spelling Bee life
• Insight: The maverick challenging Spanish politics
• Senator: Fire commanders allowing sex assault
• Obama: Nation must do more for fallen heroes
• Obama OKs honor for Birmingham bombing victims
• Obama wants to end 'war on terror' but Congress balks
• China gives US regulators access to audit records
• Obama seeks end to perpetual U.S. 'war on terror'
• GOP's Walker touts state ties during trip to Iowa
• Obama lifts ban on Guantanamo transfers to Yemen
• Pittsburgh on the Hudson? Wrong city in NY City campaign logo
• Gun groups sue to block new Connecticut gun law
• Obama sets limits on drone use, steps for closing Guantanamo