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BBQ ribs you can enjoy with less guilt

Who can resist good barbecue ribs? They are the ultimate comfort food - juicy, tender pork that has been smoked and bathed in a sweet and savory glaze until the meat falls from the bone. More »

Obama fences, parries at start of Midwestern tour

DECORAH, Iowa - President Barack Obama's Midwestern tour is offering a mix of offense and defense that signals both his governing approach for the remainder of his term and the evolution of a campaign message for his re-election bid. More »

Angst in military over Pentagon cuts

WASHINGTON - United States troops and their families are directly affected by the prospect of deep cuts in the Pentagon's budget, which surely will shrink over the coming decade as the military closes out two wars, trims its ranks and possibly chops some budget-busting weapons systems. More »