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Sen. Rand Paul wants the big microphone of a 2016 presidential run

Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, a favorite of the Republican Party’s libertarian and tea party wings, is considering a run for president in 2016 to be part of the debate on national issues.

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Supreme Court refuses e-mail privacy case, leaving divergent opinions intact

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SC's ex-Gov. Sanford wins runoff, will face Colbert Busch (+video)

Why South Carolina special election is no big deal

Business, labor reach immigration deal on guest workers. Will it stand?

Confederate flag coming down in North Carolina. Why?

American Idol: Phil Phillips comes home and one contestant goes home (+video)

Conservatives showcase diversity and divisions at annual CPAC rally (+video)

Opinion Proposals to ban purchase of sugary drink with food stamps won't work

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Congress opens first budget debate in four years

Obama said to be close to naming Perez for Department of Labor

Bin Laden son-in-law's trial in New York reignites Guantánamo debate