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Covert US-Iran war bubbles over with claims of drone capture

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Most of the actions in the US-Iran covert war remain mysterious and unclaimed – until one side sees an advantage in shining light on an incident. That’s what Iran has done with the drone capture.

Governors urge action to avoid tumbling off 'fiscal cliff' (+video)

6:38 pm ET - Six governors met Tuesday with President Obama, urging timely resolution of the tax and spending negotiations. If automatic cuts go into effect, states stand to lose 18 percent of federal grant money.

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Egypt freedoms in balance during constitutional showdown

6:33 pm ET - Egyptian protesters swamped the presidential palace in Cairo today, angry at a draft constitution favored by President Morsi that many fear will limit freedoms.

Israel faces lowest point in Europe relations in decades

3:51 pm ET - Despite Europe's status as Israel’s largest trading partner – or perhaps because of it – Israel is largely unconcerned about permanent damage from the diplomatic flap over Israel's move to expand settlements.

Europe's big powers unify to push against Israel settlement plans (+video)

Syrian rebels riding momentum to Damascus

5:04 pm ET - The fighting follows a number of gains for opposition forces in the north of Syria, which has sparked optimism among Syrians hoping for the downfall of the Assad regime.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Act 3: global warming crusader

4:58 pm ET - The Terminator took on global warming as governor of California. Now, Arnold Schwarzenegger has joined a Showtime miniseries to try to educate the everyman about climate change.

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Did Egypt's President Morsi overplay his hand?

4:04 pm ET - A sea of protesters angry at a draft constitution championed by Egypt's President Morsi surrounded the presidential palace. But whether they'll force Morsi to back down remains to be seen.

India's sports bureaucracy booted from the Olympics

3:50 pm ET - The International Olympic Committee decided Tuesday to suspend the Indian Olympic Association, citing bad governance and meddling by the Indian government.

Hillary Clinton's next job? Surely not the one Mayor Bloomberg floated.

3:17 pm ET - Michael Bloomberg is said to have asked Hillary Clinton about her interest in succeeding him next year as mayor of New York. If she were to run, it'd be a short primary. But here's why she won't.

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GOP rift over 'fiscal cliff': Are 'Dole Republicans' on the rise?

2:58 pm ET - Former Sen. Bob Dole visited the Capitol Tuesday. His brand of conservatism – leaning more toward pragmatism and compromise – may be gaining some ground amid the fiscal cliff standoff.