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How the 2012 GOP Field Is Stacking Up
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...
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenA 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. Will that make others dive in? Also, the Mississippi River crest nears Memphis, and the US wants to talk with Osama bin Laden's three widows.
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3 storiesMississippi River Crest Nears at Memphis
Residents in and around Memphis, Tennessee are being told not to panic, but the Mississippi River is now expected to crest a bit sooner than had been expected. Bill Dries with the Memphis Daily News says it's something to see.
Read the story8 minWhat Are the Republicans Waiting For?
Haley Barbour has dropped out and, except for Mitt Romney , most other GOP heavyweights are looking for money, while potential donors are sizing them up. One GOP strategist said Thursday's debate in South Carolina "looked like the bar scene from Star Wars," and House Speaker Boehner didn't bother to watch.
Read the story36 minTensions Mount between US and Pakistan
The US is demanding that Pakistan allow interviews with three widows of Osama bin Laden. One was in his hide-out when he was killed more than a week ago and all are in custody. That's increasing pressure on a country the US still calls a "key ally."
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