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May 16, 2013
4:38 am

A portion of a page of emails that the White House released Wednesday, May 15, 2013, that document how the Obama administration crafted its public talking points immediately following the Sept. 11, 2012, deadly attack on a US diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya, is seen at the White House in Washington. (photo credit: AP/Jacquelyn Martin)

Petraeus email objected to Benghazi talking points

White House releases 99 pages of emails in hope to put to bed controversy about its handling of September 11 consulate attack

By Nedra Pickler

May 3, 2013
1:51 am

US President Barack Obama with Michael Froman and Penny Pritzker in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 2, 2013 (photo credit: AP/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama taps Pritzker, Froman for top US commerce posts

Cabinet level positions are subject to Senate approval; ‘I intend to work them to the bone as soon as they’re official,’ says president

By Nedra Pickler and JTA

November 5, 2012
9:00 pm

President Barack Obama begins to rub his throat while speaking to supporters during a campaign event at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 4. (photo credit: AP/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama and Romney make last stands in Ohio ahead of vote

Polls indicate a close race heading into Tuesday’s national election

By Kasie Hunt and Nedra Pickler