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One of History's 'Most Important Documents' Goes on Sale
The Magna Carta—signed by the King of England 700 years ago—established the rules of law that are basic to the United States and other governments all over the world. There's only one original copy in private hands, and next week it's going on sale. Also, a possible compromise out of the UN Climate Change Conference in Bali, and steroid use in Major League Baseball.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenThe Magna Carta—signed by the King of England 700 years ago—established the rules of law that are basic to the United States and other governments all over the world. There's only one original copy in private hands, and next week it's going on sale. We hear what it will cost and how important it is to debates about civil rights, national security and Guantánamo Bay. Also, a possible compromise out of the UN Climate Change Conference in Bali, and "The Steroid Era" of Major League Baseball, including reaction from former team owner George W. Bush.
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3 storiesCompromise Possible out of Bali Climate Talks
"The climate in the climate conversation has changed a bit." That’s from Germany's environmental minister at the Bali conference on global warming . Yesterday, there was diplomatic bad blood between the US and Europe. Today, the head of the UN's Framework Convention on Climate Change says they're "on the brink of agreement."
Read the story6 minThe Magna Carta Goes on Sale
As the White House, Congress and US Supreme Court debate the rights of prisoners during the so-called "war on terror," an original copy of the document that established such rights is going on sale in New York City.
Read the story22 minWill Baseball Kick Its Dope Habit?
Yesterday, former Senator George Mitchell said that players, managers and virtually everyone else involved in Major League Baseball for the past 20 years were responsible for what he called "The Steroid Era."
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