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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Season 2011 Episode 2350

Tonight on the program, we get the latest from the heart of the Libyan revolt in Tripoli as the Ghadafi regime begins to slowly unravel. Also, a rare East Coast earthquake could be felt by up to 12 million Americans and we look at the legalities and technicalities of the Dominique Strauss Kahn case. Finally, we examine the benefits and limits of medical marijuana.

Aired: 08/22/11
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