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Thursday, May 9, 2013

Season 2013 Episode 1291 | 53m 50s

Tonight on the program, we take a look at the beginning of immigration reform plan discussions in Congress. Also: Ariel Castro in court charged with rape and kidnapping after three Cleveland girls were found after missing almost a decade, continuing testimony in Congress on Benghazi, looking at female genital mutliation culture in Africa, and Marcia Coyle talks her new book on John Roberts' court.

Aired: 05/09/13 | Expires: 12/31/69
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