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Can Obama 'Reset' Relations with Russia?
President Obama and his Russian counterpart, Dmitry Medvedev, announced today that they've made important steps in restoring relations between the two countries. They've already agreed to a cut in nuclear warheads, but can they find common ground on human rights and the missile defense field? What influence does former Russian President Vladimir Putin have on the negotiations? Also, the crisis continues in Honduras, and Los Angeles prepares to say goodbye to Michael Jackson. Sara Terry guest hosts.
By Sara Terry • • 48m ListenPresident Obama and his Russian counterpart, Dmitry Medvedev, announced today that they've made important steps in restoring relations between the two countries. They've already agreed to a cut in nuclear warheads, but can the two new presidents find common ground on more controversial issues such as human rights and the missile defense field? What influence does former Russian President Vladimir Putin have on the negotiations? Also, an update on the continuing crisis in Honduras. On Reporter's Notebook, is Los Angeles prepared for hundreds of thousands of Michael Jackson fans flooding the streets downtown tomorrow? Sara Terry guest hosts.
Banner image: President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev sign documents on nuclear arms reduction before their news conference at the Kremlin. Official White House Photo: Chuck Kennedy)
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3 storiesCrisis Continues in Honduras
One day after ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya tried – and failed – to land on his home soil, international efforts to resolve the crisis are continuing and regional tensions are high. Sara Miller Llana is Latin America Bureau Chief for the Christian Science Monitor .
Read the story7 minCan Obama 'Reset' Relations with Russia?
Barack Obama is in Moscow for a two-day trip, and appears to be on track with his goal of ending the long chill between the US and its former cold war enemy. At a press conference today in Moscow, he and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev both said important steps forward had been made.
Read the story34 minPreparations for Jackson Memorial
City officials are expecting huge crowds downtown for tomorrow’s memorial for Michael Jackson at Staples Center. Some 1.6 million people applied for only 17,500 available tickets. The Los Angeles Police Department is coordinating last-minute security operations around the area. Councilwoman Jan Perry represents the 9th District.
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