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    Iranian Court Sentences Accused American Spy to Death

    The White House has strongly condemned an Iranian court for sentencing an American man to death. Amir Mirzaei Hekmati, a 28-year-old Marine, says he was visiting family in Iran. The court convicted him of spying. Thomas Erdbrink is in Tehran for the Washington Post .

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The White House has strongly condemned an Iranian court for sentencing an American man to death. Amir Mirzaei Hekmati, a 28-year-old Marine, says he was visiting family in Iran. The court convicted him of spying. Thomas Erdbrink is in Tehran for the Washington Post.

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    New Hampshire: The Republicans Get Down to Business
    1. 0:00Iranian Court Sentences Accused American Spy to DeathYou’re reading this
    2. 7:25Romney under Attack before New Hampshire Primary
    3. 42:44Paying Tribute to Commentator, Political Aide Tony Blankley
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      Warren Olney

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    New Hampshire: The Republicans Get Down to Business
    1. 0:00Iranian Court Sentences Accused American Spy to DeathYou’re reading this
    2. 7:25Romney under Attack before New Hampshire Primary
    3. 42:44Paying Tribute to Commentator, Political Aide Tony Blankley
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