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The threat is the stuff of Hollywood thrillers, but the work of keeping nukes out of the hands of terrorists is not so exciting. President Barack Obama hoped to rectify the imbalance by hosting a historic summit of foreign leaders. Can 47 world leaders keep nuclear material out of the hands of terrorists? Read more»
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Justice Janet? Former Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano is once again a potential nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court. Read more»
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