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President Obama salutes prior to boarding Air Force One last Friday. The president entered office saying he would end the U.S. role in the Iraq and Afghan wars. But U.S. forces were sent back to Iraq last year and he announced Thursday that 5,500 American troops would remain in Afghanistan beyond their previously planned departure at the end of 2016.

Pledging To End Two Wars, Obama Finds Himself Entangled In Three

The president wanted to bring home all U.S. troops during his tenure. But it now looks like U.S. forces will be fighting — on a limited basis — in a trio of wars when he leaves the White House.

Sen. Lindsey Graham's family lived in a cramped room behind their business in Central, S.C. and later moved into a trailer.

Presidential Aspiration Born From A Modest, And Tragic, Beginning

"It's not a log cabin like Abe Lincoln, but he grew up in a mobile home, which is South Carolina's equivalent of it," said one of Sen. Lindsey Graham's former classmates.

John A. Williams, a renowned poet and novelist, died July 3. He was 89.

A Tribute To John Williams, The Man Who Wrote 'I Am'

The prolific author tackled difficult issues of race in novels and poetry. He used his writing to challenge assumptions about African-Americans, including civil rights hero Martin Luther King Jr.

Winter Waltz? in December. Part One: Vienna

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Winter Waltz? in December. Part One: Vienna

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Premiums Rise Faster For Flexible Health Plans Than For HMOs

The cost of health plans that allow more choices of doctors and hospitals is rising almost twice as much as those with rigid networks, finds an analysis of markets around the country.

Spain's maritime rescue service saves African migrants from a rubber boat that capsized near Tarifa, southern Spain. A helicopter team lifts one man to safety, as others cling to the overturned raft in rough waters. All 11 people were rescued.

A Raft Capsizes; Can Spanish Rescuers Reach Everyone In Time?

Eleven African migrants were squeezed into a tiny rubber raft attempting to travel the nine miles from Morocco to Spain. NPR's Lauren Frayer joins Spanish rescuers responding to the distress call.

Protesters in Burns, Ore., march toward the home of Dwight Hammond Jr., a local rancher convicted of arson on federal land. The Jan. 2 protest was peaceful, but ended with a group of militiamen occupying the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.

Of Ranchers And Rancor: The Roots Of The Armed Occupation In Oregon

An armed group has taken over a federal building in Oregon. Here's a primer on the "paradox" behind the situation, the court case that gave it a spark — and how the Oklahoma City bombing is involved.

Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz <a href="http://www.politico.com/story/2016/01/ted-cruz-no-health-insurance-218070">initially claimed</a> his private insurance had been canceled. It turned out his insurer had transferred him to a plan with a narrow network of providers.

A Voter's Guide To The Health Law Chatter

A law as broad and complex as the Affordable Care Act invites both criticism and praise. Here's a look at some of the claims made on the presidential campaign trail.

Paul Lightfoot, CEO of BrightFarms, in his company's greenhouse in Lower Makefield Township, Pa.

Vegetables Under Glass: Greenhouses Could Bring Us Better Winter Produce

The U.S. doesn't grow many vegetables indoors. We have California, Arizona and Latin America to supply us in winter instead. But entrepreneurs are betting on greenhouses to supply more fresh food.

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