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Virtually every novelist fantasizes about being picked to appear on Oprah Winfrey’s talk show. But now an increasing number of writers have discovered a new champion: Glenn Beck. Full story

Analysis: Victories rekindle GOP’s hope

The Obamas’ marriage is an ongoing negotiation

Bailout fuels era of Wall Street wealth

ACORN’s woes strain ties to Dems

Biden no longer a lone voice on Afghanistan

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U.S. deficit sets October record of $176.4 billion

Obama prodded to fix ailing airline industry

Jobless claims fall to lowest level since January

Source: U.S. envoy objects to troop increase

Oral history of Bush presidency planned

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Gates Angry About Defense-Related Leaks

Acorn Sues Over Funding Vote in House

Obama Announces Jobs Summit

The Early Word: Asia Bound

Candidates in Mass. Senate Race Spar Over Stupak Measure

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Report: No reform will cost Americans
Nov. 12: Without health care reform, costs will go up 166 percent in the next 10 years, a new study finds. NBC’s Mike Viqueira reports from the White House

Palin about to embark on book tour

Obama on job growth

Confusion over Afghanistan

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