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Friday, February 15, 2013

Season 2013 Episode 460 | 54m 33s

Tonight on the program, we take a look at two close calls with meteors today with Neil DeGrasse Tyson: one that struck Russia and injured over 1,000 people, and a football field-sized meteor that passed within Earth's satellite range. Also: President Obama talks gun control at home in Chicago, Mark Shields and Michael Gerson analyze the news, and talking cyber security with Janet Napolitano.

Aired: 02/14/13 | Expires: 03/17/13
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Extras
Unaccompanied migrant children at risk of losing legal representation
How Iranians are living through months of war and government crackdowns
What's in the proposed deal to disarm Hamas and withdraw Israeli forces from Gaza
Western states face more water cutbacks as Colorado River shrinks
Local arts groups that shape community culture face financial pressure
News Wrap: Death toll from Japan earthquake rises to 34
Brooks and Capehart on Blanche’s stalled nomination and Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund'
Tens of thousands of migrants enter Spanish territory, then return to Morocco
Why states want to change 'Sell By' labels on food
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