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The State of the Union Speech: The Rhetoric and the Reality
Many of the themes in President Obama's first SOTU since his re-election were familiar from last year's campaign, as was the GOP reaction.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenPresident Obama looked comfortable in his first State of the Union speech since his re-election. Many of his themes were familiar from last year's campaign—and so is the Republican reaction. We hear excerpts and different versions of what the future might hold. Also, a possible end to the Christopher Dorner manhunt. On Reporters Notebook, the Olympic Games — without wrestling?
Banner image: President Barack Obama delivers the State of the Union address on February 12, 2013. Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy
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3 storiesPossible End to Christopher Dorner Manhunt
A week-long manhunt that became an international news event has finally ended in the mountains east of Los Angeles. Christopher Dorner, a former officer of the Los Angeles Police Department, appears to have died in a burning cabin after a shootout with Sheriff's Deputies from San Bernardino County. Andrew Blankstein reports for the LA Times .
Read the story8 minThe State of the Union Speech: The Rhetoric and the Reality
In a State of the Union speech every President speaks over the heads of the Joint Session of Congress to the American people. One of those moments came at the end of last night's address , with victims of gun violence in the audience.
Read the story35 minIOC's Wrestling Call Sparks Outrage
The sport — some call it the art — of wrestling goes back to the ancient Greeks. It's in the Book of Genesis. But, despite the origins of the Olympics, wrestling won't be part of the next international games. Wrestling fans and traditionalists are outraged at the International Olympic Committee .
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