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Associated Press Senior Producer covering US presidents-campaigns-politics, foreign policy & breaking news. Aussie humor/humour #afldockers fan

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Satellite Images Show Suffering in Syria

Satellite Images Show Suffering in Syria

Associated Press — Amnesty International releases satellite images laying bare the suffering inflicted on Syria's largest city, Aleppo. The London-based rights group has cataloged hundreds of damaged or destroyed houses and more than 1,000 roadblocks. (Aug 7)

Bird Invasion: Galahs Take Over Outback Town

Bird Invasion: Galahs Take Over Outback Town

youtu.be — Thousands of distinctive pink and grey galahs have descended on the Queensland town of Boulia, seeking relief from drought. But their arrival is creating havoc for locals and the galahs have finally outstayed their welcome. (Aug 6)

USS Pueblo Crew Campaign for Ship's Return

USS Pueblo Crew Campaign for Ship's Return

youtu.be — The USS Pueblo crew campaigns to bring home their ship from North Korea after 45 years in captivity. Marking the 60th anniversary of the Korean War's end, the American warship will soon be on show at Pyongyang's renovated war museum. (July 25)

North Korea to put captured US spy ship on display

North Korea to put captured US spy ship on display

Denver Post — A joint effort by AP Print & Video journalists across the US and in Asia produced this multi-platform story: PYONGYANG, North Korea-If there was ever any doubt about what happened to the only U.S. Navy ship that is being held by a foreign government, North Korea has cleared it up. It's in Pyongyang. And it looks like it's here to stay

College Student Loan Rates Set to Double

College Student Loan Rates Set to Double

on.aol.com — Competing Congressional plans to fix student loan interest rates miss July 1 deadline as millions of students grapple with over a trillion dollars in debt. (July 1)

Wind farms get pass on eagle deaths | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram

Wind farms get pass on eagle deaths | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram

www.pressherald.com — CONVERSE COUNTY, Wyo. - Wind farms in this corner of Wyoming have killed more than four dozen golden eagles since 2009, one of the deadliest places in the country of its kind. It's the not-so-green secret of the nation's wind-energy boom: Spinning turbines are killing thousands of federally protected birds, including eagles, each year.

Deadline Looms in Budget Battle

Deadline Looms in Budget Battle

ec2-107-20-211-249.compute-1.amazonaws.com — Facing an end of the week deadline, US President Barack Obama said Monday that Congress can avert sweeping across-the-board cuts with "just a little bit of compromise," as he sought to stick lawmakers with the blame if the budget ax falls.

Swing State Economies Decide 2012 Race

Swing State Economies Decide 2012 Race

on.aol.com — In a neck-to-neck race to the White House, President Barack Obama and his Republican Challenger Mitt Romney square off in states like Ohio and Virginia, aiming to convince voters they have what it takes to correct the nation's stuttering economy. (Oct 24)

Can Obama capture North Carolina in 2012?

Can Obama capture North Carolina in 2012?

video.aoljobs.com — With its 15 electoral votes, North Carolina is a battleground prize that President Obama would love to capture in the 2012 election. But, the state's tough economy and high unemployment rate are making a win for Democrats more difficult. (Sept. 2) Transcript [Hickory, NC -- AP Video -- Sept.

Dems Face Uphill Challenges in Nov. Elections

Dems Face Uphill Challenges in Nov. Elections

on.aol.com — The 2012 presidential race casts a long shadow over the President's own party, as its members seek elected office. (Aug. 31)

W. Va's Senate Race: Too Close to Call

W. Va's Senate Race: Too Close to Call

youtu.be — As West Virginians head to the polls Tuesday, the number one issue on their minds is the economy. The AP's Tracy Brown has more on how unemployment could swing who is the state's next Senator. (Nov. 1)

Haltingly, Flight 93 Memorial Takes Shape

Haltingly, Flight 93 Memorial Takes Shape

youtu.be — Despite family concerns that the remote Pennsylvania crash site is often overlooked, the spot where the hijacked plane came down on Sept. 11, 2001 has a surprisingly steady stream of visitors. Tracy Brown reports as the official memorial is set to open.

Going Green? Eat Lionfish

Going Green? Eat Lionfish

youtu.be — Worried about the devastating impact of lionfish on commercial fisheries and coral reef health, a growing movement of conservationists, scuba divers and chefs are trying to convince Americans to eat their way out of this environmental disaster. (April 29)

Spotlight on Pennsylvania: Battleground State

Spotlight on Pennsylvania: Battleground State

youtu.be — Just two weeks before the presidential election, the political battle for states including Pennsylvania is intensifying. The AP's Tracy Brown explains how candidates are reaching out to that state's 8.5 million registered voters. (Oct. 21)