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The Fiscal Cliff, Susan Rice and Political Gamesmanship Nov 29, 2012

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With the deadline for avoiding the "fiscal cliff" just a month away, there are new doubts about whether it's going to be met. We hear about political lines in the sand..

Afghanistan after 2014 Nov 28, 2012

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A major second-term challenge for President Obama is ending the war in Afghanistan. What are America's goals beyond troop withdrawal by 2014? What's the future of a country embroiled in violence for the past 30 years?

Negotiations and the 'Fiscal Cliff' Nov 27, 2012

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Three weeks after the election, there's been only one high-level meeting about the "fiscal cliff," despite warnings about a recession. What are the prospects of reaching a deal? Would it be so bad if they didn't?

College Reinvented in the Year of the 'MOOC' Nov 26, 2012

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If you've never heard of a MOOC, don't worry. Massive Open Online Courses are only a year old. But several schools are using them to reach millions of students worldwide.

The Dark Side of 'The Cloud' Nov 23, 2012

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Internet technology uses more electrical power than any other US industry except for manufacturing. How much energy is wasted to keep your information available full time?

Another Generation Goes Back to the Land Nov 22, 2012

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For the first time since 1920, the Agricultural Census is showing an increase in American farmers. Some grew up in cities and are getting financial help from the government.

Is American Air Travel on the Descent? Nov 21, 2012

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On the busiest week of the traveling season, we hear how the flying experience has changed as an industry with narrow profit margins struggles to meet public demand.

Is the Government Reading Your Email? Nov 20, 2012

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The incident that forced a CIA director to resign is being cited as evidence that technology and laws passed since 9/11 are turning the US into a "surveillance state."

Israel's Gaza Offensive Nov 19, 2012

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Rockets fired from the Gaza Strip continue to fall in Israel, as Israel’s retaliatory airstrikes kill more civilians in Gaza. We update the resumption of violence, the Arab spring and Israeli politics.

Israel and Gaza Trade Fire; GOP Rushes to Embrace Immigration Reform Nov 16, 2012

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Today's escalation of violence between Israel and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Also, the prospects for "comprehensive immigration reform."