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Obama Talks Tough on Iran; North Korea Vies for World's Attention
North Korea has escalated tensions with the US and the United Nations. We look at the provocations and possible options for the US and the UN. Also, at this morning's press conference, President strongly condemned the killing of election protesters in Iran. On Reporter's Notebook, what the President had to say about the economy and healthcare.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenNorth Korea has escalated tensions with the US and the United Nations. We look at the provocations and possible options for the US and the UN. Also, at this morning's press conference, President strongly condemned the killing of election protesters in Iran. On Reporter's Notebook, would a so-called "public option" for healthcare reform put insurance companies out of business? We hear what the President has to say.
Banner image: South Korean army troop stage a live-ammunition drill with mulitiple rocket lunchers at a military range in Cheloweon, north of Seoul on June 18. Photo: Kim Jae-Hwan/AFP/Getty Images
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3 storiesThe President Takes Questions
President Obama said today he's "appalled and outraged," and "strongly condemn(s)" the killing of election protesters in Iran. But he denied that he escalated his criticism in response to Republicans on Capitol Hill. After his prepared statement , he was bombarded with questions.
Read the story11 minThe North Korean Nuclear Crisis
At his press conference this morning, one issue the President wasn't asked about is North Korea, which is once again vying for the world's attention. A ship reportedly loaded with banned weapons is being trailed by an American destroyer, the USS John McCain. There are reports of plans to fire a missile toward Hawaii.
Read the story33 minA Feisty Obama Defends Public Option for Healthcare
Healthcare reform has been stalled in Congress, in part because of what's called the "public option" to private insurance. Today, President Obama responded to criticisms from the insurance industry.
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