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Google exec to visit North Korea: why Obama administration isn't happy

Former US diplomat Bill Richardson is planning to take a Google executive to North Korea. The State Department has said the visit is unhelpful. The concern is about timing, it seems.

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With GOP lawmakers flouting anti-tax pledge, is Norquist losing power? (+video)

Angus T. Jones describes 'Two and a Half Men' as 'filth'

Decoder Wire Norquist pledge: Are GOP tax rebels start of a trend or just talk? (+video)

Texas highway pileup: time to slow the ‘super truckers’ down?