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• How is Iraq shaping the presidential race?
  Arizona Sen. John McCain, whose campaign for the Republican presidential nomination has been lagging financially, stands by President Bush's unpopular policy in Iraq. But McCain admits that "Democrats view [Iraq] as a political opportunity and Republicans view it as a political burden."Midday, April 12, 2007
• McCollum calls for a focus on Afghanistan
  Speaking at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute, U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., said she doesn't think President Bush's plans for Iraq can succeed, but with more resources, Afghanistan is "doable."Midday, April 12, 2007
• Tim Walz wields influence during the first 100 days of Congress
  Tim Walz has spent just over three months in Congress, and he's already made an impact.April 9, 2007
• Family remembers Woodbury medic killed in Afghanistan
  Army Spec. Conor G. Masterson, 21, died Saturday of wounds he suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in eastern Afghanistan. "Conor was a wonderful, caring person who made a lot of people happy," his mother said.April 9, 2007
• Korea: The Unfinished War
  An American delegation is in North Korea overseeing the transfer of the remains of U.S. troops who died in the Korean War. In a 2003 documentary, American RadioWorks looked at the effects of "The Unfinished War."Midday, April 9, 2007
• Four years after Saddam's statue fell, America remains in Iraq
  It was four years ago that American troops pulled a massive statue of then-Iraqi president Saddam Hussein from its Baghdad pedestal. At the time, it was a symbol of triumph. Now, four years later, the war continues. When and how will the conflict end?Midday, April 9, 2007
• A view of the war, from the drawing board
  Editorial cartoons attempt to meld opinion, humor, and politics. Midmorning examines the particular challenges of covering war in the format.Midmorning, April 6, 2007
• The Middle East dilemma
  Midday looks at the latest efforts to bring peace to the Middle East.Midday, April 5, 2007
• The timeline debate
  President Bush and Congress continue to battle over whether troops should be withdrawn along a timeline and funding.Midmorning, April 4, 2007
• Valarie Kaur's search for America after 9/11
  After the Sept. 11 attacks -- appearance sometimes affected how you were treated in this country. When a Sikh man, wearing a turban, was gunned down in Arizona, it changed college student, Valarie Kaur's life. She ended up making a film about what it means to be American.April 3, 2007
• Eagan Marine killed in Iraq
  Marine Lance Cpl. Daniel Olsen, a standout musician at Eagan High School a few years ago, was shot and killed in Iraq on Sunday, his family said. Olsen was 20.April 3, 2007
• Bob Woodruff's life changed "In an Instant"
  In January 2006, Bob Woodruff was at the pinnacle of his career -- recently named the new co-anchor of ABC World News. Then, while on assignment in Iraq, he was seriously injured by a roadside bomb. He and his wife have written a book about his injury and long recovery, "In an Instant."Midday, March 30, 2007
• Iraq and Iran -- assessing the U.S. response
  While Congress and President Bush remain at odds over whether to withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq, leaders in Iran continue to assert their intention to pursue nuclear weapons. Midday discusses the daunting foreign policy challenges in the region.Midday, March 30, 2007
• Sister recalls soldier as proud to serve his country
  The sister of the latest soldier with Minnesota ties to be killed in Iraq says her brother was a proud American and was proud of his military service. The Department of Defense says Army Spc. Sean McDonald, 21, was killed in an explosion Sunday in Baghdad.March 29, 2007
• Fund doubles most grant amounts to Minnesota military
  The nonprofit, nonpartisan Minnesotans' Military Appreciation Fund says successful fundraising is allowing it to double grants to many Minnesota members of the military.March 28, 2007

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