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Week In The News
Budget showdown in Washington. A major 9-11 trial is sent to Guantanamo. A full airliner rips open in flight. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines.
Ryan's Plans For Medicare And Medicaid
A new Republican budget plan would mean revolutionary changes for Medicare and Medicaid — for the old and poor and the country’s finances. We’ll look at what’s on the table.
Paying For Privacy
Buying back your own privacy. The high cost of keeping your personal information personal.
Risking A Government Shutdown
A government shutdown looms as Democrats and Republicans fight over big budget cuts on Capitol Hill. We’ll dive in.
President Obama's Energy Plan
Every president since Richard Nixon has vowed to get the U.S. off imported oil. We’ll take a tough look at the latest plan — President Obama’s.
College Basketball And Money: Should Players Get A Cut?
College basketball’s March Madness makes millions – but not for the players. We’ll tap into the hot debate over sharing the NCAA spoils.
The NYT's Anthony Shadid On His Captivity In Libya
New York Times correspondent Anthony Shadid on being captured by Gadhafi forces and what’s ahead for Libya.