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The London Olympics Begin Jul 26, 2012

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Today on To The Point, we’ll get some previews and take a look at how much the Olympic Games really mean to different countries around the world. Also, a look at guns and the presidential campaign, and China's dramatic political upheaval as the wife of Bo Xilai faces murder charges.

Penn State, Football Culture and the NCAA Jul 25, 2012

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In the aftermath of the pedophilia scandal, Penn State football will be hit hard by NCAA sanctions. But will they change the culture of football nationwide and restore the balance between sports and the classroom? On Reporter's Notebook, after Mitt Romney slammed President Obama on his way overseas, campaign advisors tell British reporters the White House doesn’t appreciate a “shared history.” Also, Ford Motor Company's profits are down.

Aurora, Mass Shootings and America's Gun Laws Jul 24, 2012

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In the aftermath of the massacre in Aurora, Colorado, New York Mayor Bloomberg wants President Obama and candidate Mitt Romney to talk about gun violence.

Drought and King Corn Jul 23, 2012

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A record 1000 counties in 29 states have been declared natural-disaster areas. With both food and energy dependent on corn, is America over-reliant on one crop?

Mass Shooting in Colorado; Conflict Intensifies in Syria Jul 20, 2012

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At least 12 people are dead and 38 wounded after a shooting in Aurora, Colorado. Also, international efforts to end Syria's civil war have reached a standstill.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Hero or Goat? Jul 19, 2012

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Americans have lost confidence in banks and credit card companies. Is government protection against predatory lending the answer? Will the CFPB make things better or worse?

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio on Trial Jul 18, 2012

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In Phoenix tomorrow, Sheriff Joe Arpaio will go on trial for what he calls "crime suppression" and the plaintiffs call "racial profiling."

Bain Capital Woes Overshadow Romney's Campaign Jul 17, 2012

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Mitt Romney refuses to release more than 2 years of tax returns or clarify when he left the firm that made him a fortune. Why fellow Republicans are urging transparency.

Big Money and Secret Money in the 2012 Campaign Jul 16, 2012

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With billions of dollars flowing more freely than ever before into the political process, has the US reached the point where money is all that matters in an election?

Home Care and Our Aging Population Jul 13, 2012

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The US Labor Department is weighing a new rule to extend minimum wage and overtime pay to the approximately 2.5 million workers caring for elderly Americans at home.

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