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Iran's Presidential Election: How Much Change Can It Bring? Jun 13, 2013

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After 8 years of Ahmadinejad, Iran's clerical leaders have tried minimize controversy in tomorrow's presidential election. But political opposition may rise to the surface.

Senate Debates Immigration Reform Jun 12, 2013

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The Senate made history yesterday by agreeing to a full debate on immigration reform. The amendment process is already under way. We hear about the obstacle course ahead.

In the Age of Big Data, Is Privacy No Big Deal? Jun 11, 2013

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Recent revelations about government agencies' access to personal data have confirmed what many Internet users say they already knew. Is it time for concern about privacy?

Obama, Congress and the Surveillance State Jun 10, 2013

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The latest leaks on US intelligence came from a former government contractor hiding in Hong Kong. Everyone’s astonished at the personal data now in government hands.

Will Revelations of Surveillance Cloud the Sunnylands Summit? Jun 07, 2013

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We look at revelations about secret intelligence gathering. Also, a preview of today’s summit meeting between President Barack Obama and China’s Xi Jinping.

NSA Collects Verizon Phone Records by FISA Court Order Jun 06, 2013

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An FISA court order requires Verizon to produce records of all land line and cell phone communications. Is it new or an extension of what started during the Bush years?

The Selective Recovery and a Shrinking Middle Class Jun 05, 2013

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Despite headlines suggesting that the Great Recession is over, average American households have regained only half what they lost and some may never fully recover.

China, Cyber Espionage and Controlling the Internet Jun 04, 2013

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In the California desert on Friday, the Presidents of the US and China will talk about cyberwarfare. We hear about the culture of hacking and what it means for economics and national security.

China's Expanding Role in the American Food Supply Jun 03, 2013

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Much of the food consumed in the US originated in China. Should we be concerned about food safety, even when China reportedly takes special care when it comes to exports?

Are We Ready for Climate Change Refugees? May 31, 2013

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Melting ice and rising sea levels are forcing entire Alaskan villages to move. We hear about the earliest ravages of climate change. What could they mean for other places?

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