Teaching Evolution

Today hearings begin in Kansas over the teaching of evolution. We’ll talk to a science teacher there.

Judicial Nominees

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Both sides on the Judicial nominee front are putting out ads to try to influence the situation. We look at the ads, and the nominees.

Minor Explosions in New York

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We check in on the situation in New York City, where a couple of small explosive devices went off this morning, outside the British Consulate, the day of elections in Britain.

Connolly Faces New Charges

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Bob Oakes talks with David Boeri about new charges filed against former FBI agent John Connolly.

Kentucky Derby Preview

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The Kentucky Derby is this weekend, we’ll have a preview.

TV Movie: Our Fathers

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A new television film looks at the clergy sex abuse crisis in the Catholic Church.

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