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Taking Stock of the First Debate Oct 04, 2012

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The early consensus is that an aggressive Mitt Romney won last night's debate against President Obama, who was defensive and lacking in energy. We hear early reaction.

Can Government Control Obesity? Oct 03, 2012

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Americans are eating the wrong foods, with and obesity now a pandemic. But efforts to improve nutrition have created a furor over the role of government in our lives.

Veterans and the VA Backlog Oct 02, 2012

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The Veterans Administration is far behind in processing claims. We hear why so many vets are so frustrated, despite bipartisan promises they'll get what they deserve.

Early Voting Transforms Campaign Strategy Oct 01, 2012

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Early voting has changed the dynamics of presidential campaigns. Will the race effectively be over before Election Day? And has "Voter ID" boomeranged against the GOP?

The Dark Side of 'The Cloud' Sep 28, 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?

The Uncertain Economy and the Presidential Campaign Sep 27, 2012

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Conflicting economic indicators make it hard to predict a presidential election that’s focused on the economy. Are the candidates increasing confusion by failing to lay out specific proposals?

UN Diplomacy and the Middle East Sep 26, 2012

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Yesterday, President Obama surprised 120 fellow world leaders with a tough defense of free speech and a challenge to Egypt’s new President Mohammed Morsi. We’ll hear how the world body is coping—and not coping—with various crises around the globe. California gets ready for driverless cars. And protests in Athens may shake a fragile coalition.

What's Next in Afghanistan? Sep 25, 2012

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President Obama told the UN today that the war in Afghanistan will end on schedule in 2014. But it’s a war that could get a lot more complicated before it's finally over.

Global Warming Reveals Oil, Gas and Rare Metals in the Arctic Sep 24, 2012

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Rapidly melting Arctic ice has triggered political and economic competition among the world's powers. Can a remote, massive part of the world be preserved and developed?

The Battle for the Senate Suddenly Looks Quite Different Sep 21, 2012

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The Senate is up for grabs. Will we see the ongoing success of Tea Party, or is the bad news racking the Romney campaign trickling down to the state level?

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