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    Is the War in Iraq Really Over?

    In last night's speech from the Oval Office. President Obama said it’s time to "turn the page" from Iraq to Afghanistan and the economy.  We look at impact of seven years and almost  trillion dollars on Iraq, America’s reputation and the upcoming elections. Also, Middle East peace talks get underway in Washington, and the increasing cost of flying coach.

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    By Warren Olney • Sep 1, 2010 • 50m Listen

    In last night's speech from the Oval Office. President Obama said it’s time to "turn the page" from Iraq to Afghanistan and the economy. We look at impact of seven years and almost trillion dollars on Iraq, America’s reputation and the upcoming elections. Also, Middle East peace talks get underway in Washington, and airlines are charging more for providing less.

    Members of the military listen as President Barack Obama talks with soldiers at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, August 31, 2010. Official White House photos: Pete Souza

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    3 stories
    1. 0:00

      Mideast Peace Talks Get Underway in Washington

      With Israeli and Palestinian Authority leaders in Washington to resume peace talks, the military wing of Hamas took credit for the killing of four Israelis last night on the West Bank. President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were quick with condemnations .

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      7 min
    2. 7:27

      Is the War in Iraq Really Over?

      In last night's speech from the Oval Office, President Obama said it's time to "turn the page" from Iraq to Afghanistan…and the economy, but 50,000 American troops remain in Iraq.

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      37 min
    3. 44:01

      Airlines Divine New Ways to Get New Fees

      Want to sit where it's easier to get overhead bin space and be first off the plane?  On American Airlines, it's going to cost you.

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      6 min
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      Warren Olney

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    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:007 min

      Mideast Peace Talks Get Underway in Washington

    2. 7:2737 min

      Is the War in Iraq Really Over?

    3. 44:016 min

      Airlines Divine New Ways to Get New Fees

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