November 5, 2009

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Afghanistan

Examining U.S. Goals in Afghanistan

[4 min 20 sec]
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Afghanistan

The High Financial, Human Cost Of War

[1 min 21 sec]
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Afghanistan

Defining 'The Enemy' In Afghanistan

[3 min 15 sec]
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Afghanistan

Susan Rice: Stopping Al-Qaida Critical To U.S.

[3 min 24 sec]
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Tuatara; 'Dreamscape'

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Gauging Progress Of Afghan War

[3 min 26 sec]
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Afghanistan

How Capable Are Afghan Security Forces?

[4 min 9 sec]
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John Williams; 'Mitopa'

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Afghanistan

With Election Dispute Over, The Pressure Is On Karzai

[4 min 33 sec]
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Afghanistan

Afghanistan 'A Theme Park Of Problems'

[3 min 37 sec]
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Afghanistan

U.S. Public Opinion Split On Afghanistan

[4 min 25 sec]
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Yo-Yo Ma & Silk Road Ensemble; 'Five Finnish Folksong: No. 3 Miero Vuotti Uutta Kuuta'

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Afghanistan

Differing Views On What U.S. Should Do Next

[6 min 23 sec]
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Afghanistan

Views Of Success In Afghanistan

[1 min 36 sec]
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Yo-Yo Ma & Silk Road Ensemble; 'Enchantment: Akhalqalaqi Dance'

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The Shootings At Fort Hood

Toll Mounts In Fort Hood Shootings

[4 min 13 sec]
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Health Care

House Health Care Bill Gets Support

[2 min 55 sec]
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Pulse Of The Nation: A Year After Election '08

GOP Revels In Success, But Some Are Cautious

[4 min 22 sec]
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Lanterna; 'Silent Hills'

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Rolf Sturm; 'Freddie Freeloader'

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Law

Ex-NYC Police Commissioner Kerik Pleads Guilty

[4 min 1 sec]
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U.S.

Remembering Amelia Earhart's Stop In Utah Town

[3 min 45 sec]

by Annie Feidt

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Peter Ostroushko; 'Lafayette'

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John Williams; 'Mitopa'

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Research News

Rare Disease Treated Using Gene Therapy

[4 min 7 sec]
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Health

Swine Flu Hits Some Pets

[4 min 48 sec]
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Maceo Parker; 'Jack's Back'

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National Security

Fort Hood In Lockdown Mode After Shooting

[3 min 40 sec]
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Movie Interviews

Liz Taylor: A Leading Lady For Life

[8 min 9 sec]
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Alex North; 'Exit Music (Antony and Cleopatra)'

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The Shootings At Fort Hood

Fort Hood Shooter Identified

[1 min 40 sec]
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U.S.

Latest On Fort Hood Shooting

[1 min 23 sec]
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National Security

More Details Emerge Of Fort Hood Shooting

[3 min 25 sec]

Erika Aguilar and Robert Siegel

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National Security

Details Emerge Of Fort Hood Shooter

[4 min 57 sec]
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The Shootings At Fort Hood

Fort Hood Lockdown Over

[1 min 32 sec]
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U.S.

Latest On Suspected Fort Hood Shooter

[1 min 14 sec]
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The Shootings At Fort Hood

More On Fort Hood Shooting

[2 min 56 sec]
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