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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Season 2012 Episode 180 | 55m 11s

Tonight on the program, we examine the Obama Administration's opposition to the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline that would run from Canada to Texas. Also: will Mitt Romney release his tax returns, the ongoing relationship crisis between the United States and Iran, historic murals in San Francisco fading due to fog and neglect, and looking at the purpose of private equity firms.

Aired: 01/17/12 | Expires: 02/17/12
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As Iran war deepens, Khamenei’s son named new supreme leader
Iran’s Araghchi calls U.S. strikes a ‘failure’ and vows to fight 'as long as it takes'
Oil expert warns of ‘nightmare scenario’ Iran war could spark
News Wrap: 2 charged with bringing explosives to New York protest
Iran war will end 'soon' but 'important targets' remain if needed, Trump says
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's midterm message
On 'Settle In,' Hany Farid and Amna Nawaz discuss spotting manipulated images
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Iran receiving intelligence support from Russia, officials say
U.S. economy shows signs of strain as Iran war brings more uncertainty