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Susan Rice Withdraws Name For Secretary Of State

U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice withdrew her name from consideration for the Secretary of State job on Thursday. President Obama accepted her withdrawal and says she will continue in her role as U.N. ambassador.

Susan Rice Withdraws Name For Secretary Of State

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Law

Federal Court Throws Out Ill. Concealed Weapons Ban

A federal appeals court has thrown out Illinois' ban on carrying concealed weapons. Now, political leaders — particular those in Chicago — are trying to figure out what comes next. Audie Cornish talks to David Schaper.

Federal Court Throws Out Ill. Concealed Weapons Ban

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Law

Software Pioneer John McAfee To Be Deported To U.S.

Guatemala says it will deport software pioneer John McAfee to the United States. McAfee is wanted for questioning in Belize over the murder of one of his neighbors. Carrie Kahn talks with Audie Cornish on the latest.

Software Pioneer John McAfee To Be Deported To U.S.

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Africa

Egyptians Stage Rival Demonstrations In Cairo

Supporters and opponents of Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi were on the streets of Cairo again on Tuesday, staging demonstrations in different parts of the capital. With the dueling camps separated, the chances of violence have decreased, but there was some early Tuesday in the city's iconic Tahrir Square. Morsi's opponents are demanding that he postpone a scheduled referendum on a draft constitution they see as flawed. But the president insists the vote will go ahead as scheduled on Saturday. Audie Cornish talks to Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson.

Egyptians Stage Rival Demonstrations In Cairo

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Latin America

Venezuela's Chavez Headed For More Cancer Surgery

Battling cancer, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has for the first time named a successor — his vice president. The charismatic, socialist leader with aspirations of regional leadership is in Cuba undergoing a fourth round of surgery. Vice President Nicholas Maduro is a former bus driver who rose through the ranks of his union to national prominence. In an emotional speech, Chavez appealed to his countrymen to elect Maduro to the highest office when Chavez can no longer govern. Audie Cornish talks to Juan Forero.

Venezuela's Chavez Headed For More Cancer Surgery

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Politics

Raising Taxes A Key Sticking Point In Fiscal Cliff Talks

Congress had hoped to be out of town for the holidays by the end of this week. That's not looking likely anymore, with the negotiations on efforts to avert automatic tax hikes and spending cuts moving slowly, if at all. Tamara Keith talks to Audie Cornish.

Raising Taxes A Key Sticking Point In Fiscal Cliff Talks

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Africa

Morsi Calls For Consensus Amid Escalating Protests

Egyptian army tanks were deployed around the presidential palace in Cairo on Thursday after a night of clashes between pro and anti-government protesters outside the palace. Audie Cornish talks to Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson.

Morsi Calls For Consensus Amid Escalating Protests

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Sports

Rookie NFL QBs Reignite Their Lagging Teams

Audie Cornish talks with Mike Pesca about the success of rookie quarterbacks Robert Griffin III of the Washington Redskins and Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts. On Monday night, Griffin led the Redskins in a victory over the New York Giants. Andrew Luck threw for a last second touchdown to beat the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The two were the top picks in last year's draft and both are leading their teams to substantial improvement over last season.

Rookie NFL QBs Reignite Their Lagging Teams

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Middle East

At Least 13 Syrian Children Killed In Mortar Attack

There was fierce fighting around the Damascus airport in Syria on Tuesday, as well as more reported defections from the regime of President Bashar Assad. Kelly McEvers talks to Audie Cornish.

At Least 13 Syrian Children Killed In Mortar Attack

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Media

Murdoch Splits Media Empire Into Two Companies

News Corp announced on Monday that it's making some changes to its management and structure. The company has decided to end The Daily, its tablet-exclusive newspaper. They have also named the management team for its split off newspaper division. David Folkenflik talks to Audie Cornish.

Murdoch Splits Media Empire Into Two Companies

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Middle East

Israel, Hamas Work On Lasting Peace Agreement

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continued to hold on Thursday and detailed negotiations between the two sides were due to start in Cairo. The biggest issue is how much the Israelis are willing to relax their blockade of Gaza. Leila Fadel and Philip Reeves talk to Audie Cornish about the prospects for turning the ceasefire into a lasting agreement.

Israel, Hamas Work On Lasting Peace Agreement

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