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Wisconsin Election Recall and America's Economic Resilience

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As bad news piles up, more people are taking a dim view of America's economic prospects. Is it really that bad? Also, results of yesterday's...
Cyberwarfare in the Era of Stuxnet and Flame

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President Obama ordered the Stuxnet virus attack on Iran's nuclear program. Has he changed the nature of warfare?
Final Stretch in Wisconsin Recall, Voting Drama Flares in Florida

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Tomorrow's recall election in Wisconsin and the purge of voting rolls in Florida could determine the outcome of the presidential election.
Plea Bargaining, Even When You're Innocent

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The Bill of Rights guarantees a trial by jury to every American accused of a crime. So why do more than 95% of defendants plead...
Obama's 'Kill List' and the Rules of War

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President Obama is taking personal responsibility for deciding which terrorist suspect on a so-called "kill list" will live or die. What are the consequences for...
The Syrian Government and the Massacre at Houla

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After the latest massacre by the Assad regime's army, western nations have thrown Syrian diplomats out of their countries, but there's no consensus on what...
The National Showdown in Wisconsin

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Wisconsin’s Republican Governor's become the symbol of conservative efforts to "slay the beast" of government. What's at stake for the presidential race in the swing...
Memorial Day in America: Fun or Remembrance?

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Memorial Day is a holiday dedicated to America’s war dead, but which is spent in very different ways in different cities, towns, neighborhoods and by...
Is Less Medicine Good Medicine?

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The "PSA test" for prostate cancer has become an annual ritual for millions of middle-aged men. But what’s billed as "early detection" may be doing...
Obama, Romney and Presidential Messaging

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Months before the presidential election, millions of dollars are already being spent on campaign ads. Are you listening? What are the risks of turning you...
Egyptians Vote in Historic Election

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Egyptians are making history today, voting to choose their national leader. We look at the candidates and the role of religion, women, the military and...
Hopeful Signs Ahead for Talks with Iran

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After sanctions, a threatened oil boycott and possible outright war, Iran may be ready to make concessions about its nuclear program. We get the latest.
Afghanistan, Eurozone Questions Linger Despite NATO, G8 Resolve

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Back-to-back summits have produced accords that could have long-term consequences for Afghanistan and the European economy. We hear different opinions about the results.
Why Is College So Expensive?

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College graduates have racked up more than a trillion dollars in student loan debt, raising questions about tuition, online learning and the "knowledge economy."
Facebook IPO: A Touchstone Cultural Moment for America?

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Tomorrow, shares in Facebook will start publically trading. Will it really be a financial milestone or another dotcom disappointment? We hear strikingly different views.