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Yesterday at 6:30 AM  President Barack Obama vigorously defended the surveillance programs in a lengthy interview Monday, calling them transparent — even though they are authorized in secret.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  President Barack Obama has reinforced his commitment to help Colorado as it battles the most destructive wildfire in state history.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The White House announced it had conclusive evidence that Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime used chemical weapons against opposition forces.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Gun-rights activists have turned in petition signatures to set up the first recall of a state lawmaker in Colorado history.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann says she won't run for re-election in 2014

Saturday, April 27, 2013  A group of Colorado Springs voters are holding drive-up signings for the petition they've started to recall Colorado Senate President John Morse.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  2nd Mississippi man investigated in ricin-laced letters; charges dropped against Elvis impersonator

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Water cannon, legions of police bolster French Assembly building for final gay marriage vote

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Attorney: Scant evidence linking Mississippi man to ricin-laced letters sent to president, senator

Thursday, April 18, 2013  A Mississippi man arrested for mailing suspected ricin to leaders; claimed conspiracy to sell body parts

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Image from Boston surveillance store footage leads to hunt for potential bombing suspect

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A letter addressed to President Barack Obama is being checked for a "suspicious substance," a day after a letter addressed to a U.S. senator tested positive for poisonous ricin, the U.S. Secret Service says.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Obama vows to 'find who did this' as Boston Marathon bombings kill 3, injure more than 140

Monday, April 15, 2013  University of Colorado President Bruce Benson is considering asking voters for a tax increase for higher education.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Dozens gathered Sunday to counteract a petition aiming to recall Colorado Senate President John Morse.