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The Latest Intelligence in America's War on Terror Jul 17, 2007

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The Bush White House has declassified part of the latest intelligence in the war on terror. On Reporter's Notebook, the zone where fish cannot survive is greater than ever at the mouth of the Mississippi.

President Bush's Latest Strategy for Middle East Peace Jul 16, 2007

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After the leaders of Israel and the Palestinian Authority met today, President Bush called for a regional conference on Middle East peace. Also, Kirkuk's deadliest insurgent attack since the beginning of the Iraq war, and the nation's largest Roman Catholic archdiocese comes up with $660 million to compensate sex abuse by priests.

Wi-Fi: Camping and the Call of the Internet Jul 13, 2007

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More and more Americans are taking their computers when they head to the wilderness to supposedly get away from it all. With Wi-Fi access increasingly available at campgrounds, some folks just can't resist the call of the Internet. Also, progress on the nuclear stand-off between the US and North Korea, and David Beckham prepares to score with LA soccer fans.

The Surgeon General and the Role of Science in National Policy Jul 12, 2007

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From global warming to stem-cell research and sex education, opponents charge that the Bush Administration has twisted science to suit its political agenda. The battle over President Bush's nominee for Surgeon General has raised the issue again. Also, President Bush on US progress in Iraq, and exposing a major hole in the government's security system. Jim Sterngold guest hosts.

Pakistan and the Taliban Jul 11, 2007

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The bloody showdown at the Red Mosque in Islamabad is evidence that Islamic extremists are increasing their power in Pakistan. The Bush Administration continues to support President Pervez Musharraf, but is he a credible ally in the war on terror? Also, a "gut feeling" about an imminent terror attack on the US, and politics and public health in the Bush Administration.

The War in Iraq: Strategy and Politics Jul 10, 2007

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American and Iraqi casualties are mounting, Republicans are defecting, and Democrats are challenging the President's war powers once again. Will a phased withdrawal come sooner than planned, as the Iraq Study Group recommended a year ago? Have officials in Baghdad lost the chance to influence debate in Washington? Also, Pakistani troops raid the Red Mosque in Islamabad, and baseball's All-Star game.

Will Live Earth Be Good for the Planet? Jul 09, 2007

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Live Earth was seen and heard around the world for 24 hours this weekend with nine concerts on seven continents. Will it advance Al Gore's "Green Revolution" or allow a massive audience to feel better without the changes that could make a difference? Also, the White House's "agonizing reappraisal" of Iraq strategy, and Boeing's new Dreamliner.

Is Today's Internet Killing Our Culture? Jul 06, 2007

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Are Wikipedia, Google and an infinite number of web blogs, liberating our culture or killing it. Also, the Bush Administration's big surveillance victory in court, and are Grey whales headed for extinction once again?

Is America Ready for On-Camera Surveillance? Jul 05, 2007

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Within hours of Britain's failed car-bomb attacks, closed circuit TV's had provided thousands of hours of videotaped evidence. Also, the western US faces severe weather, and Hamas and a hostage release in Gaza.

Women's Rights and the Constitution Jul 04, 2007

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A constitutional amendment giving equal rights to women was almost ratified 25 years ago. Is it time for a revival? Also, tightened security over the holiday weekend, and after four years of war in Iraq, the President still has not called for national sacrifice.

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