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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Season 2013 Episode 500 | 54m 40s

Tonight on the program, we look into a secretive Chinese military unit that is responsible for hacking over 140 U.S. computer systems. Also: the Supreme Court looks at a suit between biotech giant Monsanto and an Indiana farmer, "After Newtown" examines whether violent video games affect behavior, and Oscar Pistorius appears in court for the death of his girlfriend.

Aired: 02/18/13 | Expires: 03/21/13
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