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Defense Dollars for the War on Terrorism

Ray Suarez takes a look at how much military spending is enough for the war on terrorism.

U.S.- Afghan Troops Winding Down 11-Day Battle

U.S. and Afghan troops overran the remaining major Taliban and al-Qaida position in and around the Shah-i-Kot mountain range in eastern Afghanistan Tuesday.

Letterman Re-Signs With CBS

After weeks of speculation and debate, David Letterman announced Monday he had agreed to stay on CBS for another five years. The move ends efforts by ABC to woo the late-night talk show host to their network.

Six Month Memorials Mark the Sept. 11 Attacks

President Bush marked the six month memorial of the Sept. 11 attacks with somber tributes to the victims and a reaffirmation of the ongoing war against terror.

Update: Ground Assault in Afghanistan

After a report on the latest in the Afghan campaign, Margaret Warner discusses "Operation Anaconda" with Mark Thompson, Time Magazine's national security correspondent.

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U.S. Calls in Reinforcements in Eastern Afghanistan

Despite inclement weather and sporadic firefights, U.S. and Afghan forces continued fighting Taliban militants in the eastern Shah-i-Kot mountains Thursday.

Ground Assault in Afghanistan

Spencer Michels reports the latest on the war in Afghanistan.

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Heavy Fighting Continues in Eastern Afghanistan

U.S. troops and Afghan allies fought their way to Taliban and al-Qaida bunkers amid heavy fire in eastern Afghanistan's ice-covered mountains Tuesday, in one of the bloodiest offensives to date.

Cable News Wars

It's the electronic version of an old-fashioned newspaper circulation war, with the nation's three all-news cable channels locked in a competition for viewers. Terence Smith surveys the battle lines.

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Death Toll Rises Above 570 in India's Religious Clases

At least nine more people died in Western India Monday as a result of continuing violence between Hindus and Muslims that has left more than 570 dead in six days.