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Thursday, July 7, 2011

Season 2011 Episode 1880 | 54m 34s

High-level lawmakers said Thursday's meeting at the White House marks the beginning of the end game in reaching a final deal on the deficit. Also, we examine the fallout from the phone hacking scandal at London's News of the World and President Obama changes course on condolence letters for suicides in the military. Finally, we look at the impact of a hall fame NFL player off of the field.

Aired: 07/06/11 | Expires: 08/06/11
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Ex-Prince Andrew arrested in widening fallout related to Jeffrey Epstein ties
Trump says U.S. will give $10 billion to Board of Peace promising to rebuild Gaza
How the UK is reacting to the arrest of former Prince Andrew
News Wrap: Palestinian-American killed by settlers in occupied West Bank, officials say
Former South Korean president sentenced to life in prison for imposing martial law
GOP Rep. Mackenzie on Trump's economic and immigration policies
Trump shifts focus to affordability ahead of State of the Union
Why prediction markets are thriving – and facing scrutiny