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White House playing down expectations on Afghanistan
Obama advisers say commitments to increase help in Afghanistan will come from NATO allies over the next few weeks.
Obama calls Afghanistan a "just" war
The president uses a term usually reserved for theological debates over whether armed conflict can be morally justified.
Muslim cartoons resurrected to block new NATO chief
Turkey has blocked the Danish prime minister from becoming the next NATO secretary general because of his defense of free speech in 2005.
Heading north--some more than others
The biggest news out of here today after the Nats' 6-2 loss to the Orioles was their three roster moves -- outrighting Kory Casto and Mike O'Connor and putting Terrell Young on the DL. Casto, in particular, took the news hard.
Sheffield joins Mets' outfield mix
Just three days after the Tigers decided to release Gary Sheffield and eat his $14 million contract for this season, the 40-year-old has found a home. The Mets agreed to a deal with the nine-time All-Star on Friday afternoon that will pay him the major league minimum of $400,000. The right-handed Sheffield will likely platoon with left-handed hitters Daniel Murphy and Ryan Church at the corner outfield spots. Sheffield's signing makes it possible that the Mets' new stadium, Citi Field, won't have to wait long for its first significant milestone, as his next home run will make him the 25th member of the exclusive 500-home run club.
My question for President Obama today
I asked him and German Chancellor Angela Merkel about global trade imbalances today in Germany.
Nats cut two, DL one
The Nationals just announced three roster moves, none of which were terribly unexpected. They outrighted infielder Kory Casto and left-hander Mike O'Connor to Class AAA Syracuse and put right-hander Terrell Young on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation.
Cerrato issues statement
The Redskins' Vinny Cerrato acknowledges talks for Jay Cutler.
The barnstorming continues
Good afternoon from Norfolk, Virginia, cite of the Orioles' Class AAA affiliate and this afternoon's game between the Nationals and the Orioles.
The Obamas and the Sarkozys
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrived at Palais Rohan in Strasbourg a few minutes ago and were greeted by French President Nicolas Sarkozy and French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy.
The most talented quarterback since Joe Theismann
When the Redskins lost out in the Jay Cutler trade sweepstakes, they lost a chance to get the most talented quarterback they've had since Joe Theismann
Obama roundup from France
The U.S. and Europe make real concessions to rising world powers China, Russia and Brazil at the G-20.
More on Phelan
Navy's third goalie of the year might provide the best chance of playing into May
Wizards post-game
Wizards end Cavaliers' 13-game winning streak, joining Celtics and Lakers as only teams to have beaten Cleveland multiple times this season
