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Monday

Analysis

Leaked Cables Are Embarrassing For U.S. Diplomats

U.S. officials are trying to contain the damage following sensitive diplomatic cables released by online whistleblower WikiLeaks. Hundreds of thousands of State Department documents leaked Sunday revealed a hidden world of backstage international diplomacy.

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Tuesday

Latin America

Cholera, Quake Recovery Impede Haiti's Elections

The Haitian government has released new figures showing the cholera outbreak has reached eight of the country's 10 provinces; more than 1,300 people have died. The cholera epidemic hit as the country is still recovering from January's devastating earthquake. On top of that, presidential elections are scheduled for this weekend.

Cholera, Quake Recovery Impede Haiti's Elections

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Monday

Analysis

Flyers, Politicians Riled Up Over Scans, Pat-Downs

Transportation Security Administration chief John Pistole says the agency will work to make airport screening "as minimally invasive as possible." The procedures have angered the public and politicians. Also discussed: Sarah Palin's new book and plans for President Obama to meet with corporate CEOs.

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Religion

Vatican Clarifies Pope's Comments On Condoms

Pope Benedict has said that condom-use may be justified in special circumstances, such as that of male prostitutes seeking protection from HIV infection. The pope made the statements during conversations with a German journalist that have been compiled into a book -- scheduled for release Tuesday, but excerpted in the Vatican newspaper over the weekend.

Vatican Clarifies Pope's Comments On Condoms

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Thursday

Law

Gitmo Detainee Acquitted Of All But 1 Charge

A Guantanamo detainee charged with involvement in the two deadly bombings of U.S. embassies in 1998 faces 20 years to life in prison. Ahmed Ghailani was convicted of conspiracy to destroy U.S. property by a federal jury in New York. But he was acquitted of hundreds of other charges.

Gitmo Detainee Acquitted Of All But 1 Charge

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Business

Shares Of General Motors Return To The NYSE

General Motors is returning to life as a public company. The auto manufacturer has a stock offering worth potentially $23 billion on the New York Stock Exchange Thursday. The move ends the government's role as majority shareholder.

Shares Of General Motors Return To The NYSE

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Economy

International Officials Examine Irish Debt Crisis

Financial officials will be taking a close look at Ireland's broken banking system. A big part of their mission is to restore confidence in the bond market and stop Ireland's malaise from spreading to other eurozone nations.

International Officials Examine Irish Debt Crisis

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Wednesday

Religion

Vote By Catholic Bishops Breaks Tradition

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have elected a new leader: New York Archbishop Timothy Nolan. It is the first time since the 1960s that a sitting vice president was on the ballot for conference president and lost. The surprise choice affirms the conservative direction of the Catholic church.

Vote By Catholic Bishops Breaks Tradition

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Friday

Wednesday

Election 2010

Republicans Renew Calls To Repeal Health Care Law

After big wins in Tuesday's elections, Republicans are again calling for the repeal of Obama's health care overhaul. Could it happen?

Republicans Renew Calls To Repeal Health Care Law

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Tuesday

Election 2010

Tracking The Money Spent On Campaign Ads

Beginning Wednesday, Americans can again turn their televisions on without fear of a negative political bombardment. A record sum of campaign cash was behind those commercials. Just how much money has been spent and by what candidates, parties and groups? Totals are very hard to pin down.

Tracking The Money Spent On Campaign Ads

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Wednesday

National Security

GPS Devices Do The Work Of Law Enforcement Agents

GPS devices are being used more frequently to help authorities monitor people. Law enforcement officials use them because they save time and money. With GPS, officials don't need to pay to put agents on surveillance details.

GPS Devices Do The Work Of Law Enforcement Agents

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Tuesday

National Security

Guantanamo's Youngest Detainee Pleads Guilty

The youngest detainee at Guantanamo Bay prison has pleaded guilty to terrorism charges. Omar Khadr was 15 when he was arrested in Afghanistan for allegedly killing a U.S. soldier. The plea deal avoids a war crimes trial, but Khadr faces a sentencing hearing before a military jury.

Guantanamo's Youngest Detainee Pleads Guilty

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Monday

Analysis

Early Voting May Help Democrats In Midterms

Lots of people already have begun early voting across the country. It appears those voters may favor Democratic candidates. But what if Republicans regain control of Congress; how will that affect President Obama?

Early Voting May Help Democrats In Midterms

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