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Wednesday      
January 25, 2006
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Palestinians Go to the Polls

Election day is wrapping up in the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem today as Palestinians cast ballots in the first parlimentary election in a decade.

Debating Survelliance

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The president is defending domestic spying. We speak to an opponent and supporter of the program.

What Would Washington Do?

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The debate over presidential powers has been raging since the birth of the country.

Wages of Fear

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A new nationwide study looks at the lives of day laborers in the United States.

No Longer Being Served

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Business is lousy at a Capitol Hill restaurant, where lobbying was practically on the menu.

High Tech Bots Play Ancient Tune

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Two musicians integrate music from robots into their compositions. But can they swing?

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