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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Season 2011 Episode 2500 | 54m 32s

Tonight on the program, President Obama and his team put the final touches on the jobs plan he will announce to the nation Thursday. Also, we sit down with White House Chief Counterterrorism Adviser John Brennan to discuss the strength of al-Qaida and crews in Texas race to battle raging wildfires. Finally, we get a report on security suspects at shopping malls and preview tonight's GOP debate.

Aired: 09/06/11 | Expires: 10/07/11
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Farmers warn of food price spike as war drives up fuel and fertilizer costs
People in recovery find a fresh start by crafting Troublesome Creek instruments
Trump claims Iranians 'want to hear bombs' because they want to be free
Artemis II crew breaks distance record on mission around far side of moon
News Wrap: Russian strikes on southern Ukraine kill at least 4
What international law says about Trump's threats to bomb Iran's bridges and power plants
Iran war on verge of escalation as Trump and Tehran exchange threats
People in Tehran on edge as Trump’s deadline for Iran looms
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