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Oil and Gas Boom Reshapes US Energy Landscape Nov 15, 2012

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America's boom in oil and natural gas may create jobs, but it's already bad news for the environment and could drastically set back efforts to cope with global warming.

States Still Divided on Obamacare Nov 14, 2012

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In the aftermath of the President's re-election, states, hospitals and insurance companies are now faced with fully implementing the Affordable Care Act. How deeply rooted is the continued opposition? What are the prospects for affordable coverage for 30 million uninsured Americans?

The FBI, the CIA and Now, the Pentagon Nov 13, 2012

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The FBI investigation of "inappropriate emails" has spread from the CIA to the Pentagon. Is the US at risk? Is it about the hubris of powerful men and designing women?

Looking Over the Edge of the Fiscal Cliff Nov 12, 2012

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With Washington still divided in the aftermath of last week’s election, can the President and Congress keep the nation away from the so-called fiscal cliff? We’ll hear about the prospects for compromise to avoid another recession.

Women's Issues across Party Lines Nov 09, 2012

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With women now the majority of American voters, and record numbers of newly elected women headed for the Senate and Congress, is this "the Year of the Woman?"

Gay Marriage and Recreational Marijuana: Is America Turning Blue? Nov 08, 2012

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Measures to legalize recreational marijuana passed Tuesday in two states. For the first time in any election, voters in three states approved same-sex marriage.

Election 2012: Obama and the Future of the GOP Nov 07, 2012

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With the election over, it's time for Washington to focus on how to govern the nation. Have lessons been learned from yesterday's voting? Will politics stay the same?

Leadership Change at China's 18th Communist Party Congress Nov 06, 2012

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As Americans go to the polls, China's beginning the secret, week-long process of choosing new leaders for the next 10 years. What's at stake?

One Day before the Election, Who Has the Advantage? Nov 05, 2012

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Despite spending $6 billion, only the candidates are predicting an end to political gridlock. We look at this historic election and some crucial ground games.

Final Days in the Battle for Senate Control Nov 02, 2012

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The success or failure of an Obama or Romney presidency could hinge on who controls the Senate. We look at the prospects for Democrats and Republicans in close races.

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