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Wednesday      
May 11, 2005
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United Airlines Pensions

United Airlines is given court permission to dump four employee pension plans. That responsibility has now been shifted to the federal government.

Dream Act

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A proposed federal law would allow states to offer in-state tuition at public colleges and universities to illegal immigrants; it would also allow immigrants to get on the fast track to a green card if they attend two years of college.

Saudi Arabia

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We speak to Newsweek’s Christopher Dickey about his tea with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister.

Powerball

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Check those fortune cookies, the lucky numbers listed on the fortunes may win you the lottery.

Angelique Kidjo

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African-born singer Angelique Kidjo.

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