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Obama to Announce Afghanistan Strategy

With "off-ramps" and "benchmarks" in place, Obama sees road ahead in Afghanistan.

Mumbai Massacre Survivor: We Must Forgive

Linda Ragsdale describes attack as "hell," but says she's found forgiveness.

Census Worker Made Suicide Look Like Murder

Bill Sparkman was bound and hanging from a tree with "Fed" written on his chest.

Amber Alert: S.C. Infant Snatched From Car Seat

Police consider possibility mother and infant were followed for hours.

Man Thought a 'Vegetable' for 23 Years... Wasn't

Belgian researcher proves a paralyzed man was fully conscious with brain scan.

Is Teacher-Student Sex Legal in Georgia?

A loophole in the law has freed several teachers who romanced their students.

Thanksgiving Travel Tips: How to Avoid Delays

A guide to surviving planes, trains and automobiles this holiday weekend.

Americans Search for Cheaper Thanksgiving Trips

Skip the plane, take the train? More Americans looking for cheaper Thanksgiving travel options

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Free Bird

Political Punch | posted 24 minutes ago

President Obama is preparing to pardon a turkey today: Courage, a 20-week-old, 45-pound turkey from Princeton, NC, a state the president won in last year's presidential race. [continue]

Price Tags: Costs Rise for Obama on Afghanistan

The Note | posted 42 minutes ago

There's the cost of health care reform, and of a troop escalation in Afghanistan, all amid mounting deficits that are actually starting to matter. [continue]

The "Good" War

Political Punch | posted today at 7:48 AM EST

Watch three video reports from "World News with Charles Gibson"on the politics of President Obama's forthcoming decision on Afghanistan strategy. [continue]

The Presidential Planner

Political Punch | posted today at 7:00 AM EST

From Sunlen Miller: As is tradition, President Obama today will pardon his first turkey in the Rose Garden. His first presidential pardon will go to Courage, a 20-week-old, 45-pound turkey from... [continue]

The Note's Must-Reads for Wednesday, November 25, 2009

The Note | posted today at 4:10 AM EST

The Note's Must-Reads are a round-up of today's political headlines and stories from ABC News and the top U.S. newspapers. Posted Monday through Friday right here at www.abcnews.com Compiled by ABC... [continue]

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