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January 12, 2007
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Defense Secretary Supports Bush’s Plan

The questioning of administration officials on President Bush’s new plan for the war in Iraq continues today on Capitol Hill.

“Letters from Iwo Jima”

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In his first film, Clint Eastwood tackled WWII from the American military perspective. Now, his latest film “Letters from Iwo Jima,” conveys the WWII experience from the viewpoint of the Japanese. How are moviegoers reacting?

Prosecutors Press Charges in Hewlett-Packard Case

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Forgot about the Hewlett-Packard internal spying case? Federal prosecutors haven’t. They charged a private investigator with identity theft and conspiracy charges for stealing a social security number to access the reporter’s phone records. Prosecutors aren’t stopping there.

Beckham Signs with L.A. Galaxy

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British football legend David Beckham is heading to Los Angeles to play soccer for the L.A. Galaxy in a deal that’s being described as the biggest in sports history.

Bradley Walker

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We profile Bradley Walker. The young singer-songwriter is being touted as the next big thing in the world of bluegrass music.

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