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Split Decision on Debate – CNN (Editor’s Pick)

According to a poll conducted by CNN/ORC International, of the voters who watched the second Presidential debate on Tuesday, 46% of voters thought President Obama won the debate (versus the 39% who thought that Gov. Romney won). Moreover, 73% of surveyed voters believed that Obama performed better than expected during this round of debate. 457 registered voters, a sample population that was slightly more Republican than the general public, who watched the debate were surveyed by telephone after the end of the televised debate. Did you have a chance to catch the debate? If so, who do you think was the winner? Voice your opinion in our comments section below! If you didn’t get to hear the debate, here’s a New York Times article that recaps some of the more sensational topics discussed that round.

Clinton Accepts Blame for Benghazi – Wall Street Journal

President Obama on Benghazi: “I am Always Responsible” – CNN

On Monday, Secretary of State Clinton announced that she takes responsibility for the Benghazi attack in Libya where Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans died in an attack in September. Clinton noted that America’s diplomatic missions in other countries was under her jurisdiction and the White House should not be involved in the blame. However, that did not stop President Obama from stepping and with his two cents, and assuming ultimate responsibility for the terrorist act on the American embassy on Tuesday.

Colombia Tries Again to End Drug-Fed War – New York Times

The government of Colombia and Colombian rebels convened for formal peace talks on Wednesday in Norway, with the goal of ending the longest-running war in the Western Hemisphere — one totaling over 50 years of continuing conflict. Despite three rounds of unsuccessful negotiations since the 1980s, many observers are hopeful that this year’s discussion will see better results towards peace.