Democrats claim momentum in their drive to enact the sweeping health care legislation sought by President Barack Obama, citing near agreement on crucial issues.

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The Obama administration recommends listing seven populations of loggerhead turtles as endangered, a decision that could have big implications for the fishing industry.

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President Barack Obama is renewing America’s commitment to the recovery and reconstruction of earthquake-devastated Haiti, telling visiting President Rene Preval he understands the situation there “remains dire.”

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The Obama administration said Monday that Israel and the Palestinians have agreed to indirect peace talks brokered by U.S. special Mideast envoy George Mitchell.

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