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A top Massachusetts Democrat said Saturday that one of Robert F. Kennedy’s grandsons is considering carrying on the family’s vaunted political tradition by running for the U.S. House of Representatives.

Warming panel, under fire, seeks outside review

The Nobel Prize-winning international scientific panel studying global warming is seeking independent outside review for how it makes major reports.

US Rep. John Linder Of Ga. Announces Retirement

U.S. Rep. John Linder has announced he will retire from Congress after 18 years.

Weekend Open Thread

Hello Saturday.

After delivering remarks at the daily press briefing, President Barack Obama smiles as he walks past Press Assistant Priya Singh through the Lower Press Office of the White House en route to the Oval Office, Feb. 9, 2010. Photo by Pete Souza.

Cuban human rights activist in maximum security prison must be released

Amnesty International today adopted its 55th prisoner of conscience in Cuba and urged President Raúl Castro to release him immediately and unconditionally

Cuban human rights activist in maximum security prison must be released

Amnesty International has adopted its 55th prisoner of conscience in Cuba and urged President Raúl Castro to release him immediately and unconditionally.

Homophobic law to enter into force in Lithuania

A new law restricting the distribution of public information relating to the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people enters into force next week.

House Democrats challenge EPA on greenhouse gases

Two top House Democrats have introduced a measure aimed at blocking the Environmental Protection Agency from pollution-causing greenhouse gases.

House Democrats challenge EPA on greenhouse gases

Two top House Democrats have introduced a measure aimed at blocking the Environmental Protection Agency from pollution-causing greenhouse gases.

Poll: More in NC form negative opinion about Burr

More North Carolina adults are forming a negative opinion about U.S. Sen. Richard Burr as the Republican lawmaker heads into his re-election bid, according to a poll released Friday.

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