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From job approval to trust on the economy, Americans are turning away from Democrats. President Obama started this year in precarious shape politically. Things have gotten worse, at least according to the Washington Post/ABC News poll released Sunday and The Wall Street Journal/NBC survey released Wednesday. They are setting off …

Pope Francis’ much anticipated visit to the Holy Land ended Monday after a whirlwind of activity. At 78, the pontiff was full of energy. The proof was his ability to keep up with Israeli President Shimon Peres, who at the age of 90 appears to be flirting with eternal youth. …

Just how much is Vladimir Putin’s Ukrainian adventure actually costing Russia? Quite a lot, it turns out. New statistics from the Central Bank of Russia indicate that almost $51 billion in capital exited the country in the first quarter of 2014. The exodus, says financial website Quartz.com, is largely the …