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Sep 04

Can the West show unity in response to Russia, Islamic State?

Today in the Morning Line: Obama, U.K.'s Cameron try strike tough tone on crises DOJ to open investigation into Ferguson PD Hagan-Tillis debate in N.C. Independents Day in Kansas McConnell reaches key mark in new poll 'Moment of testing'…

Sep 03

Watch: First debate in high-stakes NC Senate race

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan and Republican challenger Thom Tillis are seeking political advantage in their first debate as television advertising intensifies in a costly, competitive Senate race with national stakes.

Sep 03

Second beheading dares U.S. to act

The reported beheading of another American journalist, Steven Sotloff, by the Islamic State group is almost daring President Obama and the United States’ European allies to act. President Obama responded Wednesday morning from Estonia, where he is on an overseas…

Sep 02

Why Republicans have the advantage this fall

Today in the Morning Line: We get you ready for the post-Labor Day sprint The GOP is favored this fall Democrats' path to holding a narrow majority Obama to Estonia to reassure Eastern bloc allies The scales tip toward…