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Thursday, February 28, 2013

Season 2013 Episode 590 | 54m 44s

Tonight on the program, we examine Pope Benedict's final day on the job as he officially left office at the Vatican. Also: Bradley Manning pleads guilty in Wikileaks case, the U.S. to give food and medical aid to the Syrian opposition, domestic violence rising in Turkey, and Congress extends the Violence Against Women Act.

Aired: 02/27/13 | Expires: 03/30/13
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