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Friday, August 26, 2011

Season 2011 Episode 2380

Tonight on the program, Hurricane Irene bears down on the Eastern Seaboard as residents brace for what could be a historic storm. Also, we get the latest updates from Libya as rebels moved to consolidate recent gains but still met resistance, and we look at the long journey to unveiling for the new Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. Finally, the weekly analysis of Mark Shields and David Brooks.

Aired: 08/25/11
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Extras
How Ukraine is helping the U.S. defend against Iran's drone attacks
How Trump's SAVE America Act would reshape voting
Minnesota immigration crackdown continues to spark fear among people in U.S. legally
Miami group turns line dancing into therapy for grief and trauma
Iran targets ships in Strait of Hormuz, raising global energy fears
Can tapping into oil reserves help stabilize prices?
Ukrainian troops share lessons learned from fighting Iran's Shahed drones
News Wrap: Tornadoes kill at least 2 in Indiana
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