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Thursday, July 12, 2012

Season 2012 Episode 1940 | 54m 46s

Tonight on the program, we examine continuing fallout from the Penn State sexual abuse case as the FBI stated that key members of the university shared in the blame. Also: Niger fights back against drought and famine and leads the way in West Africa, Facebook "likes" and "shares" affecting presidential votes in November, and the rough lifestyle of city living for youth in China.

Aired: 07/11/12 | Expires: 08/11/12
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How Trump intervened in the DOJ case against Live Nation
Military newspaper editor says he was fired for raising concerns about Pentagon censorship
In new novel 'Under the Falls,' Richard Russo explores places left behind
A look at the new U.S. sanctions on Iran and threats against its trading partners
News Wrap: Wildfire forces evacuations near Reno
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's midterm strategy
The potential economic fallout of Trump's trade war with Canada
Graham and Norman make final push in South Carolina GOP Senate runoff
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