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GOP makes gains ahead of midterm elections
Americans are increasingly frustrated by a lack of economic progress, dissatisfied with the federal government and critical of Obama's leadership, a new Washington Post-ABC News poll finds.

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Wis. an unlikely battleground
Republican inroads in the state reflect Democrats' vulnerability in upcoming midterm elections.

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Muslims downplay Eid festivities
By uncomfortable coincidence, holiday falls this year around Sept. 11 for the first time since 2001.

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Altered food headed to plates?
FDA is poised to approve a genetically modified salmon for consumption, stirring controversy.

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Gaga + Palin x Tiger = clicks
MEDIA NOTES | Big names can drive traffic online, but with those hits comes a journalistic dilemma.

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Petraeus decries Koran burning
Gen. says Fla. church's planned demonstration may "endanger troops," harm Afghan war effort.

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