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Conflict & Justice
American wheat growers eye unrest
The World
February 21, 2011
One group of Americans watching the unrest in the Middle East very closely: wheat growers in the Pacific Northwest. The World's Jason Margolis has more.
Arts, Culture & Media
Velella Velella
May 08, 2008
New music from Velella Velella.
Global Politics
Condoleezza Rice in China
The World
February 26, 2008
The World's Mary Kay Magistad has details on Condoleeza Rice's visit to China, as today the Secretary of State urged China to use its influence to get North Korea to dismantle its nuclear weapons program.
U.S. air strike on Pakistan border area
The World
June 11, 2008
Pakistan and the United States have had a tenuous partnership since the Bush administration launched its war on terror
Global Politics
US concerns about Pakistan's intelligence service
The World
August 01, 2008
Pakistani intelligence agents have long been suspected of helping extremist groups, but US officials allege that things are worse than ever now, and Washington's options are limited, as The World's Matthew Bell reports.
Global Politics
Russia and U.S. tensions rise
The World
August 29, 2008
The World's Jason Margolis examines how the conflict in Georgia has helped to escalate tensions that were already high between the U.S. and Russia.
Global Politics
Outsider's view of U.S. financial drama
The World
March 20, 2009
Global Politics
Fake awards for Gambian president
The World
October 01, 2010
A newspaper in the nation of Gambia claimed the President of Gambia received awards from the White House. Turns out Yahya Jammeh did not. Anchor Marco Werman gets details from Frank Smyth, Washington representive for the Committee to Protect Journalists.
Conflict & Justice
Legalizing marijuana a double standard?
The World
October 29, 2010
On Tuesday, Californians will vote on whether to legalize marijuana for recreational use. The referendum is being closely watched south of the border. John Otis has more.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Boeing at standstill after three days of workers' strike
The Takeaway
September 08, 2008
For the third day, the planes and shops are grounded at Boeing, where 27,000 machinists walked off the job in Washington, Oregon, and Kansas. It's the second major strike for the company in three years. It all happened over the weekend where last minute talks failed to bring an agreement on three-year contract negotiations. )