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National Edition News Cover for December 13, 2013 - Echoes of Cold War in snows of Ukraine: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives to deliver his state-of-the-nation address in the Kremlin in Moscow, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Sergei Ilnitsky, pool)
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National Edition Opinion cover for December 13, 2013 - Failing to do the honorable thing (Illustration by Greg Groesch for The Washington Times)
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PUTIN'S POWER PLAY: Russian President Vladimir Putin, delivering his annual state of the nation address, lodges veiled insults at the U.S. as Moscow tries to retain power over former Soviet states. (Associated Press)
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All in a day's work: White House press secretary Jay Carney praises former President George W. Bush's paintings ("I think the results are pretty impressive") and wrangles with skeptical press over transparency issues. (Associated Press)
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New allegations over the EB-5 program, which has snagged one nomination to the Homeland Security Department, now threatens to embroil Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Nevada Democrat. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)