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May 2nd, 2012
04:50 PM ET

Former player: Seau was an inspiration to the NFL

In the wake of Junior Seau's apparent suicide on Wednesday, Brooke is joined by former NFL player Coy Wire, who played against Seau.  Wire talks about the inspiration that Seau provided to those around him, both on and off the field.  He also addresses speculation that Seau's suicide could be linked to head injuries suffered as an NFL player, as well as what such findings would mean for the future of pro football.

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May 2nd, 2012
04:36 PM ET

Parents charged in death of six-year-old boy

Emaciated and with "too many scars to count," a 6-year-old boy is dead and his biological parents are being charged.  Brooke is joined by Mike Newall of the Philadelphia Inquirer, who has covered the tragic story of Khalil Wimes extensively.  Newall describes in detail the abuse that young Khalil endured, including being beaten with books and extension cords.  Was this awful story preventable, and what steps could public officials have taken to save Khalil's life?

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