Afghans brave Taliban threats to choose new leader

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghans headed to the polls Saturday in a presidential runoff between two candidates who both promise to improve ties with the West and combat corruption as they confront a powerful Taliban insurgency and preside over the withdrawal of most foreign troops by the end of the year.

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Sebelius, Leader Of Rocky Health Care Rollout, Resigns From HHS

by Scott Horsley

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Kathleen Sebelius has resigned from her position as secretary of health and human services. President Obama accepted her resignation, and he plans to nominate Sylvia Matthews Burwell to replace her.

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Top Jewish Leader May Boycott Christie Event in NYC

as well as his cozy relationship with Muslim Imam Mohammed Qatanani, who reportedly had ties to the Muslim Brotherhood.

Klein also stressed that contrary to published reports Christie never technically apologized to mega donor Sheldon Adelson for his comments, an assertion that was backed up by an Adelson aide.

"To Sheldon, all he said is, 'I misspoke,'" says Klein. "He didn’t say, 'I apologize.' He didn’t apologize."

Adelson aide Andy Abboud confirmed Klein's story in a phone interview, but conveyed that Adelson wasn't holding a grudge.

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