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New South Korea Trade Pact Could Create Thousands of US Jobs

Julie Pace and Ken Thomas | AP

President Obama hails the largest agreement since NAFTA 16 years ago as a "landmark" that could put 70,000 Americans to work.
Plus: Jobless Rate Rises | Unemployment Epidemic Here to Stay?

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White House Mulls 'Stalemate' in Afghanistan

By David Wood | Politics Daily

The government's upcoming review of war strategy shows increasing violence and a growing and efficient Taliban insurgency.
Also: Obama Thanks Troops for 'Tough Fight'

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Will 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Get a Vote This Year?

By Andrea Stone | AOL News

Analysis: Time is running out for the forces that want to repeal the Pentagon policy against gays serving openly in the military.

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Antonio Sierra, AP

Mexico Arrests US Boy Alleged to Be Drug Cartel Hit Man

By Hugh Collins | AOL News

The 14-year-old allegedly told police he has taken part in at least four decapitations.

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National Center for Missing & Exploited Children / AP

Search for Missing Michigan Boys Is Called Off

By David Lohr | AOL News

Volunteers end their search for three young brothers who were last seen on Thanksgiving.

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Test Your News IQ in Weekly Street Quiz [VIDEO]

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Did Congress extend unemployment benefits this week? See if you can answer that question and more.

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Harvard Microrobotics Laboratory

The Army's Weird Science: From Bugbots to Paintballs

By Sharon Weinberger | AOL News

Insect robots, environmentally friendly bombs and an adhesive inspired by geckos' feet are some of the projects in the works.

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Identity thieves have become savvier than ever. The Internet has created a digital society where a new breed of criminals prowl to collect sensitive information either from a third party or straight from the victims themselves.

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PayPal Cuts Off Money Flow to WikiLeaks
The online payment service provider PayPal has cut off the account used by WikiLeaks to collect donations, serving another blow to the organization...
Will 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Get a Vote This Year?
After nearly a year of speeches, hearings, surveys, report writing and yet more hearings, time is running out for the forces that want to repeal the...
With Eye Toward 2012, Senate Democrats Push Tax Cut Vote
Their defeat on the Senate floor is predictable and the speeches have the ring of the recent campaign season. But Democrats are already eyeing the...
The Army's Weird Science: From Bugbots to Paintballs
Some unusual projects were presented this week at the Armys 27th science conference -- including transparent armor, limb regeneration and virtual...
The Week in Weird (Poultry Cardigans Edition)
As we close out another week, its time to look back on some of the weirder headlines from across the globe. This week, we start with humans and...
Spain Declares 'State of Alarm' Over Air Traffic Controllers Strike
Spain placed striking air traffic controllers under military authority Saturday in an unprecedented emergency order and threatened jail terms for...
WikiLeaks' Julian Assange on Sources, Egos and People Who Would Kill Him
The elusive Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, the website that released a trove of secret U.S. diplomatic cables this week, answered questions...
White House Mulls 'Stalemate' in Afghanistan
Violence is accelerating and the Taliban insurgency is growing bigger and better. Thats the backdrop for the administrations upcoming review of war...
New South Korea Trade Pact Could Create Thousands of US Jobs
The Obama administration is looking abroad to create thousands of jobs at home, with a newly forged trade agreement with South Korea %u2014 the...
Ron Paul Defends WikiLeaks on Twitter
Taking to his Twitter feed, Texas Rep. Ron Paul defended WikiLeaks, the whistle-blower organization so many politicians love to hate.
Spain: Military Takes Over Air Traffic Control
Spains deputy prime minister said the nations military was ordered on Friday to take control of the nations airspace after a massive sickout by...
Johannes Mehserle Denied Bail
Johannes Mehserle, the former BART officer who was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Oscar Grant, was denied bail on Friday.
How Will Warren Buffett's $50 Million Donation Stop the Spread of Nukes?
Billionaire Warren Buffett is donating 50 million to a new plan aimed at preventing the spread of atomic bombs. But how is the plan going to work?
Obama Pardons 9 Convicted of Drug, Other Offenses
President Barack Obama has granted the first pardons of his presidency, to nine people convicted of crimes including possessing drugs, counterfeiting...
Droid Explodes in Man's Ear; 5 Other Cell Phone Nightmares
Droid does ... explode. A Texas man says his Motorola Droid smart phone exploded in his year, requiring that he go to the hospital for stitches....
Test Your News IQ in Weekly Street Quiz [VIDEO]
Test your news IQ by watching video of AOL News weekly On the Spot street news quiz.%0A
Elaine Kaufman: 3 Takes on the Consumate Upper East Side Hostess
Elaine Kaufman, the legendary owner and hostess of Elaines, died today at age 81. Surge Desk takes a look at the life of the woman who presided over...
British UFO Hacker Fights Extradition to US
When Gary McKinnon decided to try to find secret UFO files, he did what any curious computer expert would do: He hacked into nearly 100 U.S. military...
Obama in Afghanistan: Thanks to WikiLeaks, Everyone's Got Some Explaining to Do
Surge Desk looks at four WikiLeaks cables that could make President Obamas surprise visit to Afghanistan a little awkward.
Filmmaker Produces First Film Designed to Put You to Sleep
Most filmmakers wouldnt want to be told their films put people to sleep, but its a compliment to director Sondra Lowell. In fact, putting people to...
Golden Seas, Ship Filled With Canola Oil, Adrift Near Alaska
The U.S. Coast Guard is sending crews to try to rescue the Golden Seas, a cargo ship filled with canola oil that is foundering in giant waves in the...
Search for Missing Michigan Boys Is Called Off
Hundreds of volunteers braved freezing temperatures today in a final push to find three young Michigan boys, but the search for the missing brothers...
Opinion: Top 10 Gift Ideas for Wall Street Fat Cats
Its the most ... wonderful time ... of the year. And the most frantic and anxious and mind numbing and expensive. The rewarding part is my ongoing...
Mexico Arrests US Boy Alleged to Be Drug Cartel Hit Man
El Ponchis, a 14-year-old boy suspected of being a paid assassin for Mexican drug smugglers and taking part in beheadings, was arrested as he tried...