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Syrian Political Landscape Shifts As Crisis Intensifies
NATO today joined the US in warning Syria that the use of chemical weapons against its people would be “completely unacceptable.” We’ll update signs of a new, military offensive and debate the pros and cons of increased US intervention. Also, we re-visit a brutal crime via "The Central Park Five," and we'll talk about the latest offers w/ House Speaker Boehner regarding the Fiscal Cliff.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenNATO today joined the US in warning Syria that the use of chemical weapons against its people would be “completely unacceptable.” We’ll update signs of a new, military offensive and debate the pros and cons of increased US intervention. Also, we re-visit a brutal crime via "The Central Park Five," and we'll talk about the latest offers w/ House Speaker Boehner regarding the Fiscal Cliff.
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3 storiesConservatives Revolt As Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Stall
A bipartisan group of governors visited the White House today as the President looks for leverage in avoiding the “fiscal cliff.” He’s been exchanging offers with House Speaker Boehner, but can Boehner keepTea-Party Republicans in line?
Read the story12 minThe Crisis in Syria and Possible US Involvement
Syria’s al-Assad regime has superior military resources, but it hasn’t been able to stop the assaults of rebel forces in the suburbs of the capitol city, Damascus.
Read the story30 minKen Burn's new documentary 'The Central Park Five'
NATO today joined the US in warning Syria that the use of chemical weapons against its people would be “completely unacceptable.” We’ll update signs of a new, military offensive and debate the pros and cons of increased US intervention. Also, we re-visit a brutal crime via "The Central Park Five," and we'll talk about the latest offers w/ House Speaker Boehner regarding the Fiscal Cliff.
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