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Edwards Cancels Speech at Hofstra University
Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards has canceled a speech at Hofstra University in New York.

Bush Expected to Announce U.S. Troop Reduction in Iraq
President Bush will announce his decision on future troops levels in Iraq next week, and is expected to largely follow the recommendations of his military leaders to cut troop levels there by up to 8,000 by mid-January.

Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Resigns in Plea Deal
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick pleaded guilty to two counts of obstruction of justice and will step down as the mayor of the nation's 11th-largest city as part of a deal in a sex-and-misconduct scandal that has plagued the Motor City for months.

Report: Bush Advised to Postpone Troop Cuts in Iraq
President Bush's top defense advisers have recommended he maintain 15 combat brigades in Iraq until the end of the year contrary to expectations that the improved security in Iraq would allow for quicker cuts, The Associated Press has learned.

In New Book, Woodward Says Bush 'Failed to Lead'
Bob Woodward, who wrote two books praising President Bush and then a third harshly criticizing him, is out with a fourth tome that renders a mixed verdict, lauding the president's surge of troops into Iraq, but saying 'too often he failed to lead.'

Jesse Jackson in Hospital for Stomach Pains
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was hospitalized and undergoing tests Thursday after complaining of severe stomach pains.

Treasury Department Offers Social Security Debit Card
Treasury Department is introduces a Social Security debit card in a dozen Western states.

U.S. Lobbyist Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison
A U.S. judge has sentenced a disgraced U.S. lobbyist to four years in prison.

U.S. Army Says Soldier Suicide on the Rise
The Army says suicide among soldiers appears to be rising again this year, after setting a record in 2007.