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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Season 2012 Episode 1430

Tonight on the program, we examine the ongoing presidential campaign and how presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is handling his record at Bain Capital. Also: SpaceX launches the first successful commerical space rocket, Joplin, MO remembers its deadly tornado one year later, examining violence in Pakistan, and Andrew Delbanco talks his new book on the future of colleges.

Aired: 05/21/12
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Extras
Israel strikes Lebanon without warning, hours after Iran ceasefire announced
Expert warns Middle East energy infrastructure will take months to recover
U.S.-Iran ceasefire tested by Strait of Hormuz tension and Israel’s war in Lebanon
Trump says Israeli strikes on Lebanon a 'separate skirmish' not part of Iran ceasefire
A Brief But Spectacular take on how life is a play
America’s first billion-dollar climate fund sparks spending debate in Portland
DACA recipient detained by ICE while delivering milk to premature daughter in NICU
Former U.S. officials analyze chances fragile Iran ceasefire can hold
News Wrap: NATO chief meets with Trump in bid to ease tensions
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