Friday News Roundup

Friday News Roundup - Hour 1

May 6, 2011

President Obama rules out releasing photos of Osama bin Laden. The White House and top lawmakers discuss a deal to raise the federal debt ceiling. And key candidates skip the first GOP debate. A panel of journalists joins guest host Katty Kay for analysis of the week's top national news stories

Friday News Roundup - Hour 2

April 29, 2011

Two rival Palestinian groups outline a plan for sharing power. NATO airstrikes accidentally kill up to a dozen Libyan rebels. And the violent crackdown in Syria escalates. A panel of journalists joins guest host Susan Page for analysis of...

Friday News Roundup - Hour 1

April 29, 2011

The White House shuffles its national security team. The U.S. economic growth rate slows. And the president releases his long form birth certificate. A panel of journalists joins guest host Susan Page for analysis of the week's top...

Friday News Roundup - Hour 2

April 22, 2011

Britain, Italy and France will send advisers to aid Libyan rebels. The U.S. denies undermining the Syrian government. And prosecutors file new charges against a Saudi suspect in the U.S.S. Cole bombing. A panel of journalists joins Diane...

Friday News Roundup - Hour 1

April 22, 2011

The U. S. receives a warning about its credit rating. President Obama takes his deficit plan on the road. And more bad news for air traffic controllers after a near mishap with the First Lady’s plane. A panel of journalists joins Diane...

Friday News Roundup - Hour 2

April 15, 2011

France and Britain criticize the roles of NATO and the U.S. in Libya. Egypt detains former President Mubarak. And Japan says its nuclear crisis is on par with Chernobyl.

Friday News Roundup - Hour 1

April 15, 2011

The GOP reacts to President Obama’s plan for cutting the deficit. Congress votes on the budget deal that averted a government shutdown. And federal regulators order an overhaul of foreclosure procedures. A panel of journalists joins...

Friday News Roundup - Hour 2

April 8, 2011

Libyan rebels become increasingly frustrated with NATO. Opposition forces besiege the residence of Ivory Coast's defeated president. And Portugal asks Europe for a bailout. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's...

Friday News Roundup - Hour 1

April 8, 2011

Federal budget battles pose challenges for both political parties. President Obama begins his 2012 re-election campaign. And in a policy reversal, suspects in the September 11th attacks will be tried before a military commission. A...

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in a New Arab World

April 7, 2011

Unrest and regime change in the Arab world pose new challenges for Middle East peace.

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