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Obama's Pick For CIA Chief To Face Senate Scrutiny
Thursday, February 07, 2013
As Obama's chief counterterrorism adviser, John Brennan has been associated with some controversial policies, including the use of armed drones. It's unlikely his appointment as CIA director is in trouble, but he's likely to face questions on drones as well as the agency's interrogation policies.
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Gun-Control Battle Spills Over To Super Bowl Ads
Sunday, February 03, 2013
A Super Bowl ad produced by a group backed by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg uses old video of the NRA chief calling for limited background checks. The ad, which will air in some markets during the third quarter of the Super Bowl, comes amid a heated debate over guns.
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Look | Elevator Time Warp
Saturday, February 02, 2013
Since Sandy hit in late-October, there has been a steady stream of reporting on the storm and its aftermath. But one elevator in Lower Manhattan seems stuck on Sandy-related stories from when the storm first arrived.
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LaPierre Fights To Stop The 'Nightmare' Of Background Checks
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
The National Riffle Association's top lobbyist told senators that federal authorities need to enforce existing gun laws, not punish the "little people" with new regulations.
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Hillary Clinton Reflects On Challenges Of Office
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
"We all have to do a better job" in the aftermath of the events in Benghazi, Libya, Clinton said in an interview with NPR. The outgoing secretary of state also discussed, among other things, her plans for 2016.
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Monday Morning Politics: Matthew Dowd
Monday, January 28, 2013
Matthew Dowd, political contributor for ABC News, writer for National Journal and former chief strategist for the Bush-Cheney '04 presidential campaign, discusses the latest news from Washington -- gun control, immigration, and more.
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How One Man Tried To Slim Down Big Soda From The Inside
Monday, January 28, 2013
Public health expert Derek Yach surprised nutrition advocates when he joined PepsiCo six years ago. He got the company to cut salt, sugar and fat from some popular products like chips and soda. But critics say he did more harm than good.
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Help Slow To Come For Returning U.S. Veterans
Saturday, January 26, 2013
The unemployment rate among the nation's newest veterans is far higher than the rest of America, but even more worrying is their suicide rate. As the VA scrambles to keep up, veterans groups say there just isn't enough assistance to go around.
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To Combat Suicides, Army Focuses On The Homefront
Friday, January 25, 2013
Military suicides hit a record high in 2012, and the Army has been the hardest-hit branch. Its prevention efforts have included everything from a buddy system to 24-hour hotlines. Now, the Army is deploying psychiatrists and counselors to the places where soldiers live and work.
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New Yorkers Get Mortgage Loan Modifications
Friday, January 25, 2013
A federal task force formed to help distressed homeowners has started assisting New Yorkers.
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Money Talking: Does Davos Matter?
Friday, January 25, 2013
Political leaders, CEO and even a few celebrities are rubbing elbows and discussing the world’s biggest political and economic challenges in Davos, Switzerland. Why should we care?
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Sick Workers' Dilemma: Stay Home Or Go To Work?
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
The earliest flu outbreak in years continues to claim victims. Businesses are taking a hit, too. They're faced with an unsolvable problem: If they tell too many sick employees to stay home, the work doesn't get done; those who do come to the office can spread germs.
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Matching Diners To Chefs, Startups Hatch Underground Supper Clubs
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
While underground dinners may seem like old hat to some, a handful of startups are betting the concept is just beginning to take off. But many supper clubs are still more expensive than the average restaurant meal, which may limit the market.
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Monday Morning Politics
Monday, January 14, 2013
Gun laws, debt ceilings, trillion dollar coins and high-level appointments. Susan Page, Washington bureau chief for USA Today, discusses the latest news from Washington.
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A Justice Deliberates: Sotomayor On Love, Health And Family
Monday, January 14, 2013
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor is open about how she benefited from affirmative action, how she came to terms with her diabetes and the "out-of-body experience" of being appointed to the high court. Sotomayor spoke with NPR just before the release of her new autobiography.
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More Than 300 College Presidents Push For Changes In Gun Laws
Thursday, January 10, 2013
In an open letter to lawmakers, they also push for reform of gun safety laws. "I think all of us were so wrenched" by the school shooting in Connecticut, says Elizabeth Kiss, president of Georgia's Agnes Scott College.
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'Lincoln' Leads With 12 Oscar Nominations
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Lincoln is among nine movies competing for "best picture." The others: Amour, Argo, Beasts of the Southern Wild, Django Unchained, Les Miserables, Life of Pi, Silver Linings Playbook, and Zero Dark Thirty.
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Thanks, But No Thanks: When Post-Disaster Donations Overwhelm
Wednesday, January 09, 2013
It happens after every disaster. People want to help, but their donations often turn out to be a burden. Newtown, Conn., for example, was so inundated with gifts, it asked people to stop sending them. Instead, disaster aid groups are trying to figure out a better way to channel good intentions.
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NRA Accepts Biden's Invitation To Meet
Tuesday, January 08, 2013
The National Rifle Association says it is sending a representative to hear what the vice president's task force on gun issues has to say. The organization has made clear, though, that it opposes changes to gun laws if they restrict Americans' ability to buy firearms.
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CIA Nominee Brennan Has Obama's 'Complete Trust'
Monday, January 07, 2013
President Obama has nominated his counterterrorism adviser, John Brennan, to lead the CIA. Brennan's work with the agency under George W. Bush has been controversial, and he's also drawn criticism for his lead role in the Obama administration's use of unmanned drones.