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President Obama and Change in the Middle East May 19, 2011

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President Obama has made his second major address on the Middle East and North Africa. We hear how he wants the US to adapt to changes brought by the "Arab Spring."

Osama bin Laden: Targeted Killings and Torture May 18, 2011

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Osama bin Laden is dead. But the way he was killed has led to a UN investigation, and the way he was found has renewed debate over torture. We hear the arguments.

Has the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Entered a New Phase? May 17, 2011

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With Middle Eastern regimes under challenge as never before, are the Palestinians adopting a new strategy in their struggle with Israel? How will President Obama respond?

The GOP and the Healthcare Battle May 16, 2011

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After the economy, the biggest political issue in this pre-election year is government's role in providing medical care. It once looked like a guaranteed loser for Democrats, but...

Wall Street Inside Trader Rajaratnam Goes Down May 13, 2011

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After the jury heard his wire-tapped phone conversations with financial tipsters, billionaire hedge-fund manager Raj Rajaratnam was found guilty...

Can Man Control the Mighty Mississippi River? May 12, 2011

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Record flooding on the Mississippi and its tributaries has led to choices between farmlands and heavily populated towns and cities. Downstream, there's much more to come.

Immigration Reform and Presidential Politics May 11, 2011

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"So immigration is not just the right thing to do. It's smart for our economy." President Obama returns to a risky issue at the start of his re-election campaign.

The Politics of Un-Planned Parenthood May 10, 2011

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The Supreme Court's 'Roe v. Wade' decision legalized abortions in 1973, but the debate over the "right to choose" versus the "right to life" has by no means been decided.

How the 2012 GOP Field Is Stacking Up May 09, 2011

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A crowd of prominent Republicans is supposedly thirsting to run against President Obama next year, but they've waited a long time to make that final commitment. Now, Newt Gingrich says he'll take the plunge...

Massive Change in the Middle East and the Muslim World May 06, 2011

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We look at the rapid pace of change in the Middle East and the Muslim world, and the challenges facing President Barack Obama.