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President Obama and Romney do lunch...no beef
President Obama and Mitt Romney set differences aside and lunched at the White House, heavy on poultry & teamwork. CNN's Don Lemon has the details on what the two had for lunch and what they discussed.
Outlawing gay conversion therapy
Rep. Jackie Speier unveiled a measure this week meant to take national steps to protect kids from gay conversion therapy, which she says has no science to back it up. Rep. Speier chats with CNN's Don Lemon about the SHOK (Stop Harming Our Kids) initiative and what it could mean for states across the country.
The fiscal cliff and your money
While President Obama and Congressional leaders meet try and avoid the fiscal cliff, Wall Street is preparing for market volatility. CNN's Don Lemon talks with Rana Foroohar of Time Magazine about what the fiscal cliff means for your money in this sort of atmosphere.
Rep. Heck: Intelligence on Libya attack evolved
Rep. Joe Heck of Nevada questions why Americans weren't informed as intelligence evolved in the Benghazi attacks.
How Israel-Gaza conflict is evolving
As airstrikes continue, it appears that Israel-Hamas is just a clash waiting to happen. Rockets landed near two of Israel's most populated towns Friday while fighting between Israel's and Gaza's militants persisted. As Israel prepares for a possible ground battle, CNN's Jim Clancy and Don Lemon discuss how tactics have evolved.
Battleground Iowa: can Obama swing it?
Competition is stiff as President Obama and Mitt Romney duke it out for the Hawkeye state's six electoral votes. The battleground state that fueled Obama's 2008 win could be up for grabs. Brooke discusses the Iowan vote with Des Moines Register's News Director, Carol Hunter.
Virginia senate race tight
The swing state of Virginia has become crucial for picking up undecided voters in this year's election. A few thousand voters could decide the outcome of the U.S. Senate race between former Virginia Governors, Democrat Tim Kaine and Republican George Allen and possibly control of the senate. Brooke discusses the implications with WTVR reporter Bill Fitzgerald.
Who's your daddy? DNA tests
DNA testing hits the road as the "Who's your Daddy?" RV roves around the streets of New York and other major cities offer on the spot paternity test. Founder, Jared Rosenthal, explains how his business evolved.
'Amber May' law to regulate parasailing
Parasailing, it's typically a thrill for vacationers but it turned out to be a heart break for one mother. Now, she’s leading the push for tougher regulation of the popular water sport.
Photographer captures "whale" of a close-up
Retired biology teacher Bob Bouton's unsuccessful attempt to snap photos of birds near a San Luis Obispo beach lead him to capture some pictures you are going to have to see to believe.
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