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Senate report: Harsh CIA interrogation tactics didn’t work
Senate report: Harsh CIA interrogation tactics didn’t work
Senate report: Harsh CIA interrogation tactics didn’t work
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a damning indictment of CIA practices, Senate investigators on Tuesday accused the spy agency of inflicting pain and suffering on al-Qaida prisoners far beyond its legal boundaries and then deceiving the nation with narratives of useful interrogations unsubstantiated by its own records.
GOP senator: Obama picks Ashton Carter to lead Pentagon
GOP senator: Obama picks Ashton Carter to lead Pentagon
GOP senator: Obama picks Ashton Carter to lead Pentagon
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama has tapped former Pentagon No. 2 Ashton Carter to be his next defense secretary and carry out the U.S. military effort against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, a senior Republican senator said Tuesday. White House officials, however, insisted no final decision has been reached.
House Republicans plan to undo Obama immigration actions
House Republicans plan to undo Obama immigration actions
House Republicans plan to undo Obama immigration actions
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Republican-led House will vote this week to undo President Barack Obama's executive actions on immigration, House Speaker John Boehner told lawmakers Tuesday as he sought to give outraged conservatives an outlet to vent over Obama's move without shutting down the government.
Obama wants more police wearing body cameras
Obama wants more police wearing body cameras
Obama wants more police wearing body cameras
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Spurred by the Ferguson, Missouri shooting, President Barack Obama is calling for $75 million in federal spending to get 50,000 more police to wear body cameras that record their interactions with civilians. However, Obama is not seeking to pull back federal programs that provide military-style equipment to local law enforcement.
Obama boosts small business with DC shopping visit
Obama boosts small business with DC shopping visit
Obama boosts small business with DC shopping visit
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama tried to draw attention to independently owned businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, a day that is increasingly being marketed as one for deal-hungry consumers to remember to patronize these mom-and-pop outlets while doing their holiday shopping.

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