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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Season 2013 Episode 2120 | 54m 15s

Tonight on the program, we examine the details of NSA surveillance after the Obama administration released documents revealing what the government did with collected data. Also: A look inside the FISA court and the questions surrounding it, the question of who will replace Ben Bernanke as chair of the Fed, Egypt's interim government vows to stop protesters and preventing child labor in India.

Aired: 07/30/13 | Expires: 12/31/69
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Minnesota schools and students struggle with fallout of immigration crackdown
What the Texas primaries could reveal about the midterms
News Wrap: Bhattacharya to serve as acting head of CDC
Massive sewage spill in Potomac River becomes a political flashpoint
Ethan Hawke on his Oscar-nominated performance in 'Blue Moon'
After son’s suicide, mother says social media platforms are built to addict children
U.S. cuts forces in Syria as its new government fights terror threat
Avalanche in Northern California kills at least 8 skiers
Zuckerberg takes stand in a landmark trial on youth social media addiction
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