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The Two-Way
11:05 am
Thu January 12, 2012

After Monitor Quits, Arab League Defends Its Syrian Peace-Keeping Mission

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In this frame grab from an amatuer video posted on YouTube, members of the Arab League monitor the recent violence in Syria.
It's All Politics
11:00 am
Thu January 12, 2012

U.S. Chamber President Criticizes GOP's 'Intramural' Battle Over Bain

The "Battle Over Bain" has become a hot topic at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a key player in politics.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Tom Donohue says he is "disappointed" that some GOP presidential candidates are attacking front-runner and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney for his work at Bain Capital in the 1990s.

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Shots - Health Blog
10:48 am
Thu January 12, 2012

Researchers Say 3 Embryos Is Too Many For IVF

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Less may be more when it comes to the number of embryos for in vitro fertilization.

Only last week we reported on the explosion in the number of twins in this country, largely a result of women turning to fertility treatments.

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Politics
10:17 am
Thu January 12, 2012

Political Battle Brewing Over New Voter ID Laws

As the presidential campaign kicks into high gear, a fight is brewing over stricter voting laws that could affect turnout and influence general election results in battleground states.

New laws in several states will require millions of voters to show photo identification when they cast ballots this year, the result of a nationwide push mostly by Republicans who claim the measures will prevent election fraud. Democrats and voting rights activists oppose the laws, arguing that they are unnecessary because voter fraud is rare.

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The Two-Way
10:00 am
Thu January 12, 2012

Justice Dept. Legal Counsel Says Obama Had Recess Authority

President Obama acted within his legal authority to appoint Richard Cordray to lead the National Consumer Protection Bureau last week, during a period when the Senate was conducting "pro forma" holiday sessions, according to a memo released this morning by a key unit of the Justice Department.

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