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Obama Heads to Mexico May 02, 2013

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In Mexico City today, Presidents Barack Obama and Enrique Peña Nieto want to talk about trade and a booming economy, but the murderous drug wars are still raging. Will the public conversation be different from what happens behind closed doors?

What's Behind the Austerity Backlash? May 01, 2013

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Unemployment and slow growth in Europe are bringing an end to the "austerity" era of spending cuts and increased taxes. Was austerity a dangerous idea in the first place?

The High Price of Cheap Clothing Apr 30, 2013

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The deadly collapse of a garment factory has increased political unrest in Bangladesh, and brand-name western clothing makers are accused of shirking responsibility.

News Media Hacking and the Case for Cybersecurity Apr 29, 2013

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Hackers have broken into major media. Last week's false message on the AP Twitter account roiled financial markets. In Washington, the heat is on for new cybersecurity laws.

With Presidential Library, Bush Aims to Burnish his Legacy Apr 26, 2013

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It's an American tradition that museums and libraries are built to celebrate past presidents. We hear about the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas.

Do We Need Guantanamo Bay Prison? Apr 25, 2013

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President Obama promised to shut down Guantanamo Bay, but 166 prisoners are still there. Is Guantanamo a relic of what used to be called "the war on terror?"

Does Obama Have to Act in Syria? Apr 24, 2013

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President Obama has warned Syria that using—or even transporting--chemical weapons would be a “game changer.”

Boston and the Modern Manhunt Apr 23, 2013

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Did social media help law enforcement identify and track down suspects in last week's deadly attack in Boston? Did news organizations’ mistakes create needless confusion?

Prosecuting the Boston Bombing Suspect Apr 22, 2013

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The suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing has been charged with using weapons of mass destruction. Did the FBI fail to follow up on his radicalized older brother?

Manhunt in Boston Apr 19, 2013

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In less than 12 hours the FBI's two suspects were identified as brothers in Boston. We look at what's known about them and possible connections to their Chechen roots.

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