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Last updated 3:09AM ET
November 8, 2009
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At Fort Hood, Mourning And A Search For Answers
Fort Hood remains in mourning as the community continues its search for answers into why an Army psychiatrist allegedly opened fire on his fellow soldiers. A more complete picture is also emerging of the victims.
House Health Care Bill Hinges On Abortion Vote
The House of Representatives is expected to vote as early as Saturday on an amendment that divides Democrats — and could lose support for the overall bill. The Stupak amendment would ban private health insurance plans from covering abortion for people who pay for their health care with a government subsidy.
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Scientists halt brain disease with new gene therapy
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have managed to halt a rare and fatal brain disease with an experimental gene therapy technique using a deactivated version of the AIDS virus, a study published on Thursday showed.
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US House backs healthcare reforms
A landmark healthcare bill that could extend coverage to tens of millions passes in the US House of Representatives after a tense vote.
Deadly suicide attack in Pakistan
At least 10 people are killed in a suicide bomb attack near Pakistan's north-western city of Peshawar, police say.
Saudi deaths in border fighting
Saudi Arabia says three soldiers died and four are missing fighting with rebels on its border with Yemen.
U.S. House narrowly passes health-care bill
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a health-care reform bill Saturday night, a major step in the attempt to overhaul the system.
RCMP charge Rwandan with war crimes
The Mounties have arrested a 37-year-old Rwandan immigrant in Windsor, Ont., and charged him with war crimes related to the 1994 genocide in his home country.
Stelmach wins 77% support for leadership
Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach receives 77 per cent support in a leadership review vote by Progressive Conservative delegates meeting in Red Deer.
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San Francisco's Fillmore District used to be known as 'the Harlem of the West.' But 40 years ago, redevelopment undermined the cultural fabric of the neighborhood. In this documentary, Evan Roberts explores the Fillmore's past to see what it may become in the future.
We take an in depth look at affordable housing options, and the lack thereof, in San Francisco, and we consider the pros and cons of inclusionary housing.
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Students, parents, teachers and administrators gather to discuss solutions to one of the most challenging problems facing America: why blacks and Hispanics perform more poorly than whites and Asians on achievement tests. In this brainstorming session held at Mills College, a wide variety of voices share perspectives on the root problems and potential solutions.
On May 1, 2006, people throughout the nation marched for the cause of immigration. This special one-hour live program chronicles that event through produced and live reports, in-studio expert analysis, and live call-ins.
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