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Thursday, September 22, 2011

Season 2011 Episode 2650

Markets plunge around the world Thursday amid mounting fears of a global economic recession. Also, we get a report on the efforts of one Texas city to rebuild itself after a natural disaster and examine Turkey's efforts to boost its profile in the Middle East. Finally, the latest in our collaboration with the Economist Film Project and disaster aid sits at the center of a Congressional battle.

Aired: 09/21/11
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Extras
Some Minnesotans skeptical as feds say immigration operation winding down
After deaths, protests and political backlash, ICE surge set to end in Minnesota
Homeland Security barreling to shutdown after lawmakers fail to reach funding agreement
News Wrap: Judge blocks Pentagon from punishing Sen. Kelly
Strained U.S. ties loom over NATO leaders ahead of Munich Security Conference
Trump rolls back landmark policy regulating greenhouse emissions
Despite setback, researchers uncover new findings at Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier
Ukrainian theater provides joy for children facing Russia's bombardment
'Are we still on the same team?' Ischinger asks as Trump fuels NATO tensions
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