President Obama, left, waves next to German Chancellor Angela Merkel after speaking at the Brandenburg Gate.

President Obama, left, waves next to German Chancellor Angela Merkel after speaking at the Brandenburg Gate.

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In Germany, Obama Urges World To Fight For 'Peace With Justice'

Speaking at Brandenburg Gate in Berlin — near the spot where John F. Kennedy made his famous speech 50 years ago — the president called on the global community to fight for democracy and freedom everywhere. In a wide-ranging speech, he touched on equality, poverty, war, climate change and nuclear disarmament.

AMA Says It's Time To Call Obesity A Disease

The move could spur more insurers to pay for obesity interventions and heighten public awareness.

IRS Staffer: 'What I Did Was Not Targeting'

More interview transcripts from the IRS investigation are released but there's still no evidence of a direct connection to the White House.

How A Merger Could Affect Congress' Favorite Airport

Lawmakers don't want to lose flights at Reagan National if US Airways and American Airlines combine.

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