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Thursday, May 5, 2011

Season 2011 Episode 1250

Tonight on the program, President Obama marks the death of Osama bin Laden by placing a wreath at Ground Zero. We talk to historians about the decision to raid Bin Laden's compound and what it will mean for the president going forward. Also, we get the latest from Pakistan and examine the Medicare fight looming over congressional budget battles. Finally, a look at art in medicinal ads.

Aired: 05/04/11
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News Wrap: Cuba slowly restoring power as Rubio calls for new leadership
Venezuela’s historic run meets USA in World Baseball Classic final
Mideast analysts on Iran’s leadership after Larijani's death
What Joe Kent’s resignation says about U.S. intelligence and counterterrorism efforts
Strikes kill high-level Iranian officials in another blow to country's leadership
Who is Joe Kent, the counterterrorism official who resigned over the Iran war?
A look at Mullin’s rise from MMA fighter to MAGA warrior and DHS nomination
LA port chief on how the Iran war is impacting global trade
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