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Far From Diwali's Lights, The Warm Glow Of Home

Little oil lamps mark Diwali celebrations in Allahabad, India, far away from American homes. Sanjay Kanojia/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Far From Diwali's Lights, The Warm Glow Of Home

South Asian communities around the world are celebrating good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, light over darkness. Sunday is Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights. The holiday isn't well-known in the U.S., though, so families rely on themselves to keep the tradition alive.

Far From Diwali's Lights, The Warm Glow Of Home

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John Roberts Sworn in as U.S. Chief Justice

John Roberts Confirmed as U.S. Chief Justice

The Senate votes 78-22 to confirm John Roberts' nomination as chief justice of the United States. Roberts was widely expected to be confirmed; about half the Senate Democrats voted in favor of him. At 50, he will be the youngest chief justice in U.S. history.

John Roberts Confirmed as U.S. Chief Justice

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Senate Panel Approves Roberts Nomination

The Senate Judiciary Committee votes to approve Judge John Roberts' nomination as chief justice of the United States. The panel's 13-5 vote clears the way for a full vote on the Senate floor. Lakshmi Singh reports.

Senate Panel Approves Roberts Nomination

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Tight Security Limits DC Area Schools

Lakshmi Singh reports on the school lock-downs in the wake of the sniper shootings around Washington, D.C. Bus stops that once served dozens of children are now empty, and the sounds of after-school sports are absent from many neighborhoods. The cancellation of outside activities at schools throughout the region has been especially frustrating for teachers, kids, and parents, but no one wants to take any chances.

Tight Security Limits DC Area Schools

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