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Friday, November 18, 2011

Season 2011 Episode 3220

Tonight on the program, as the deadline nears for a congressional super committee, a deal remains elusive for lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Also, we examine the efforts by the U.S. to engage Myanmar to adopt reforms and Paul Solman reports on Charles Darwin's economic influence. Finally, we report on the effort in Wisconsin to recall a controversial labor law and the analysis of Shields and Brooks.

Aired: 11/17/11
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As Iran war deepens, Khamenei’s son named new supreme leader
Iran’s Araghchi calls U.S. strikes a ‘failure’ and vows to fight 'as long as it takes'
News Wrap: 2 charged with bringing explosives to New York protest
Oil expert warns of ‘nightmare scenario’ Iran war could spark
Iran war will end 'soon' but 'important targets' remain if needed, Trump says
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's midterm message
On 'Settle In,' Hany Farid and Amna Nawaz discuss spotting manipulated images
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Brooks and Capehart on Trump's decision to launch strikes on Iran
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