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• New friendly fire coverup: Army shreds files on dead soldiers Hours after Salon revealed evidence that two Americans were killed by a U.S. tank, not enemy fire, military officials destroyed papers on the men.
  By Mark Benjamin
• The GOP's problem? It's not right-wing enough The House Republicans' newly elected leaders hail from the most ideologically conservative bloc in their ranks.
  By Mike Madden
• Ten picks for Obama's Supreme Court With as many as three justices expected to retire, Obama may have the opportunity to reshape the conservative-leaning court. Our experts eye the candidates.
  By Justin Jouvenal
• Come back, Joe. All is forgiven Did McCain sidekick Joe Lieberman receive a nuclear wedgie or a warm, welcoming hug from Senate Democrats?
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