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North Korea announced that it is holding an American who illegally entered the country on Christmas Eve.

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Addressing the attempted terror attack on Christmas Day, President Obama said: “We will not rest until we find all who were involved and hold them accountable.” He added: “The American people should be assured that we are doing everything in our power to make sure you and your family are secure during this holiday season.”

Foiled Terror Attack Is Wake-up Call

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Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula claims responsibility for attempted Christmas airline attack in U.S.

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Prosecutors want DNA from the man suspected of trying to blow up a plane on Christmas Day. The suspect is not expected to be at today's hearing

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Dems to W.H.: Drop cap-and-trade
By LISA LERER | 12/27/09 10:41 AM
Half a dozen Senate moderates urge the W.H. to give up for now on efforts to pass a cap-and-trade bill.

Dems revive 'Party of No' attack
By JOSH GERSTEIN | 12/28/09 6:20 AM
But analysts question whether charges of GOP obstructionism will be enough for Dems.

Obama low-profile after terror attempt
By CAROL E. LEE | 12/28/09 9:51 AM
Obama has kept mum the past few days.

Pundits react: Terror attempt
Napolitano: System 'did not' work
By KENDRA MARR | 12/28/09 9:56 AM
Homeland security secretary reverses course.

Earlier: Napolitano says 'system worked'