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  • 11:00 PM EST 11/20/2009

    Suicide Epidemic Sweeps France Telecom

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    Corporate Culture and Stress Cited as Contributing to 26 Deaths in Last 18 Months

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  • 10:30 PM EST 11/20/2009

    "Jena Six" Teen Gets Second Chance

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    The American Spirit: Lawyer Takes in Client and Helps Him Get on the Right Track

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  • 8:49 PM EST 11/19/2009

    Evening News Online, 11.19.09

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    Thursday: A major health care reform milestone as the Senate passes legislation; Also, a computer glitch sparks airline delays nationwide; And, this year's hottest new toy.

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  • 7:31 PM EST 11/19/2009

    Exorbitant Executive Pensions?

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    Sharyl Attkisson reports that taxpayers have been responsible for worker pensions at some of the same firms where corporate executives received very generous retirement packages.

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  • 7:32 PM EST 11/19/2009

    Phone Bill Swindlers?

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    Companies that help people with hearing problems use the phone are subsidized with government money. But, as Armen Keteyian reports, some of this money may be winding up in the pockets of swindlers.

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  • 7:32 PM EST 11/19/2009

    Robo Rodents Top Toy List

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    Every year, there seems to be one hard-to-find toy that tops children's Christmas lists. This year, Anthony Mason reports, the must-have toy is a pet for kids who want one and parents who don't.

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  • 7:33 PM EST 11/19/2009

    Probe into Fort Hood Massacre

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    The Pentagon launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting at Fort Hood army base. Bob Orr reports.

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  • 7:33 PM EST 11/19/2009

    FAA's Flight Plan Meltdown

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    The FAA's computer flight plan system failed for a few hours setting into motion a "ripple effect" that delayed flights nationwide. Mark Strassmann reports.

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  • 7:38 PM EST 11/19/2009

    Fed's Role in Katrina Flooding

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    The federal government is being held liable for part of the flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina. A court ruling awarded $700,000 to a small group of property owners. Byron Pitts reports.

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  • 7:38 PM EST 11/19/2009

    Senate Unveils Health Care Bill

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    Democratic senators unveiled their long-awaited health care reform bill with significant departures from the House's plan. Nancy Cordes reports.

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  • 8:30 PM EST 11/19/2009

    The Perfect Pet? Zhu Zhu Hamsters a Hit

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    The Must-Have Toy This Holiday Season is Tough to Find

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  • 8:30 PM EST 11/19/2009

    While Worker Pensions Fail, CEOs Get Rich

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    GAO Reports That Companies Didn't Fund Pensions Then Dumped Them Off on Taxpayer-Funded Rescue Program

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  • 4:46 PM EST 11/19/2009

    Notebook: Military Obesity

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    A new Pentagon report concludes that almost three-quarters of potential recruits are unable to enlist. One major factor is obesity. Katie Couric comments on the battle of the bulge.

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  • 9:45 PM EST 11/18/2009

    Evening News Online, 11.18.09

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    Wednesday: Controversy over a federal report on mammograms; Also, Pres. Obama says he would fire anyone on his staff who revealed Afghan War details; And, the reemergence of China's Silk Road.

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  • 7:37 PM EST 11/18/2009

    A Modern "Silk Road"

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    China's ancient "Silk Road" trade route has made the country prosper as it opened for business with the West. As Terry McCarthy reports, a new Silk Road is again making China rich.

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  • 7:38 PM EST 11/18/2009

    Cracking Down on DWI's

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    A N.Y. law makes it a felony to drive drunk with a child under 15 in the car. As Jeff Glor reports, the crackdown comes after two crashes in which children were killed - allegedly by drunk drivers.

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  • 8:26 PM EST 11/18/2009

    Afghan War Strategy Weeks Away

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    A CBS News poll shows that only 38 percent of Americans support President Obama's handling of the war in Afghanistan. Chip Reid asks the president how he can commit more troops to an unpopular war.

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  • 7:44 PM EST 11/18/2009

    Mammogram Confusion

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    U.S. Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said that despite new mammogram guidelines, federal policy remains unchanged. Katie Couric speaks with Sebelius about the mammogram confusion.

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  • 7:50 PM EST 11/18/2009

    Top 9/11 Suspect's Trial

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    Attorney General Eric Holder defended his decision to prosecute the self-proclaimed mastermind of the 9/11 attacks in a federal civilian court, but some Republicans weren't buying it. Bob Orr reports.

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  • 7:45 PM EST 11/18/2009

    Politics and Mammograms

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    New mammogram recommendations are heating up the debate over healthcare reform policy. Wyatt Andrews reports.

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  • 8:30 PM EST 11/18/2009

    N.Y. Introduces Toughest-in-Nation DUI Law

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    Drunk Driving with a Child in Car Now a Felony, Even for First Offenders; Tragedies Spurred Lawmakers to Act

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  • 6:30 PM EST 11/18/2009

    Advice on Mammography Debate

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    Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius addresses the controversy surrounding a government panel's decision to advocate mammograms starting at 50, not 40. Sebelius does not refute the decision but tells women to "do what you've always done."

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  • 9:00 PM EST 11/18/2009

    New Generation Works the Silk Road

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    Chinese Entrepreneurs Make Money Along Ancient 5,000 Mile Trade Route Linking East with West

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  • 8:23 PM EST 11/17/2009

    Evening News Online, 11.17.09

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    Tuesday: Pres. Obama visits China while his approval ratings decline back in the U.S.; Also, a controversial report on mammograms stirs debate; And, America's skyrocketing obesity trend.

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  • 7:32 PM EST 11/17/2009

    Hotels Pouring on Perks

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    The recession has a lot of people and businesses cutting back on travel, which is hurting the hotel industry. As Ben Tracy reports, many hotels are looking to add perks to get people to check in.

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