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Is 'Scooter' Libby in Line for a Pardon? Jul 03, 2007

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President Bush has commuted the prison sentence of Lewis "Scooter" Libby and he's not ruling out a full pardon. Also, another medical worker is arrested in the London car bombings, and the meeting in Kennebunkport, a win-win in Russia for Vladimir Putin.

Attempted Terror in Britain, Opportunity in Iran? Jul 02, 2007

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Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff says he's seen no recent intelligence about a specific plot against the US. Also, hawks and doves within the Bush Administration are at odds over the opportunities being created by civil unrest in Iran.

Tony Blair: From Northern Ireland to the Middle East Jun 29, 2007

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Tony Blair helped resolved the "Troubles" in Northern Ireland. Now he's a Special Envoy to the Middle East. Will the lessons of one conflict apply to the other? Also, a massive car bomb discovered in London, and the Supreme Court and Guantánamo Bay.

Supreme Court Divided Again on a Major Decision Jun 28, 2007

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The US Supreme Court ruled today that, when school districts try to maintain racial diversity, they must be "color blind." It's another 5-to-4 split decision on an issue with far-reaching implications. What does that say about the Roberts Court? Also, immigration reform is of the table, and the Bald Eagle is off the "endangered" list but what about other species?

Immigration, the Bush White House and Talk Radio Jun 27, 2007

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Republican Senator Trent Lott says right-wing talk radio has defined the debate on immigration and may be able to kill the fragile compromise supported by President Bush. Also, Britain's Tony Blair heads for the Middle East on behalf of the Quartet, and Gordon Brown takes over as Prime Minister.

Dick Cheney, the CIA and the 'Family Jewels' Jun 26, 2007

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The CIA has released "the Family Jewels," agents' reports on 25 years of illegal activities ending in 1974. How different is the CIA now, with Dick Cheney holding the intelligence portfolio for President Bush? Also, the President predicts success for a new immigration bill, and 22 months after Katrina, New Orleans finally has a recovery plan but there's no insurance.

Water, Water Everywhere? Not Any More Jun 25, 2007

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A Western problem is moving East, with drought now afflicting one-third of the United States. But Mother Nature's only part of the reason that water shortages are increasingly common. Also, a 2500 acres along California's Lake Tahoe are up in flames, and two captives heard from in Gaza.

The Traumatic Stress of Combat Jun 21, 2007

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Troops in Iraq may be at risk for more trouble with mental health than the veterans of Vietnam or World War II. The risk of death is constant, but soldiers don't get enough time off--by the Pentagon's own standards. Also, will Tony become a special envoy to the Middle East, and the impact of Iraq on country music.

Rupert Murdoch and the Future of Journalism Jun 20, 2007

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Would Rupert Murdoch bring tabloid journalism to the Wall Street Journal? Would he sacrifice its credibility to his own financial and political interests? Also, President Bush vetoes another stem-cell bill, and is New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg looking toward the White House?

A Long-Term Look at Immigration Jun 19, 2007

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Congress will take another stab at immigration reform next week with a boost from the White House. However the policy debate turns out, how are newcomers changing America now? Also, President Bush and Israeli Prime Minister Olmert brain-storm on bolstering Palestinian President Abbas, and conflicts of interest and excess spending at the Smithsonian Institution.

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