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  • 6:31 PM EST 12/2/2009

    Clinton: Troop Deployment Protects U.S.

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    In the full interview, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tells Katie Couric about President Obama's Afghanistan strategy. She said deploying more troops protects America and helps fight terrorism.

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  • 6:27 PM EST 12/2/2009

    Tom Friedman "It Takes a Village"

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    Tom Friedman says that terrorism will end when the community decides that it's murder, not martyrdom.

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  • 6:08 PM EST 12/2/2009

    Tom Friedman on Ending Terrorism

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    Is it possible to end terrorism? Tom Friedman talks about the virtual Afghanistan and the difficulties of stopping super empowered angry people.

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  • 6:07 PM EST 12/2/2009

    Tom Friedman's "Rented Car" Analogy

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    Tom Friedman explains the importance of people taking ownership of their country.

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  • 5:47 PM EST 12/2/2009

    Tom Friedman On Obama's Afghanistan War Plan

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    In an interview with Katie Couric, columnist and author Tom Friedman explains is opposition to the president's plan to escalate troop levels in Afghanistan.

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  • 6:30 PM EST 12/2/2009

    New Afghan Mission: Go Hard and Get Out

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    President Obama's Strategy Lowers Ambitions, Stresses Transfer of Responsibilities to Afghan Security Forces

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  • 6:39 PM EST 12/2/2009

    Clinton: The President "Stepped Up"

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    In an Interview with Katie Couric, Secretary of State Clinton said the U.S. is "Committed" in Afghanistan

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  • 5:21 PM EST 12/2/2009

    Notebook: Troop Increase

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    President Obama announced that he'll send an additional 30-thousand troops into Afghanistan, it's a decision that some say could ultimately define his presidency. Katie Couric comments.

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  • 5:56 PM EST 12/2/2009

    Federal Housing Agency Ups Loan Standards

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    Housing Secretary Promises Reforms at Agency that Insures Low-Income Loans; Says "FHA Is Not the Next Subprime"

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  • 11:32 PM EST 12/1/2009

    Obama's Afghan War Strategy

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    In a nationally televised speech, President Barack Obama discusses his decision for the road ahead in Afghanistan. Obama announces that he is sending 30,000 more troops to war and will begin to withdraw in 18 months.

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  • 10:30 PM EST 12/1/2009

    Evening News Online, 12.01.09

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    Tuesday: President Obama announces his strategy for the war in Afghanistan; a suspected cop killer is fatally shot; and military families ready themselves for an increase in deployments.

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  • 7:48 PM EST 12/1/2009

    Preparing for Deployment

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    Military families all over the country are preparing for deployment to Afghanistan as President Obama will announce to add an additional 30,000 troops. Byron Pitts reports

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  • 7:19 PM EST 12/1/2009

    President Obama's Setbacks

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    As President Obama attempts to tackle the war, economy and health care, his approval ratings have decreased. As Jeff Greenfield reports, perceptions of the president have become reality.

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  • 7:15 PM EST 12/1/2009

    Suspected Cop-Killer Shot

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    As the bodies of the four slain officers were moved to a funeral home, their suspected killer was shot by a Seattle police officer after refusing to stop a stolen car. John Blackstone has more.

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  • 7:49 PM EST 12/1/2009

    More Troops, More War?

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    A U.S. military source described the fight against Taliban as a battle without winners. As Mandy Clark reports, sending more troops out could make the war more intense.

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  • 7:11 PM EST 12/1/2009

    A Ticket for Tiger

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    After all speculation surrounding the Tiger Woods investigation, authorities declared the case closed with a simple moving violation. As Randall Pinkston reports, Woods was at fault in the crash

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  • 7:18 PM EST 12/1/2009

    Will the War Turn around?

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    The additional troops send to Afghanistan will try to defeat the Taliban one town at a time. As David Martin reports, an extension of the current strategy is beginning to show results.

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  • 9:27 PM EST 12/1/2009

    Obama's Big Announcement

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    Before an audience of West Point cadets and officers, President Obama announced that he's ordered 30,000 additional troops to Afghanistan. Chip Reid reports.

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  • 10:30 PM EST 12/1/2009

    Who Offers the Better Deal in Afghanistan?

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    As Experts Say Guns Can't Win the War in Afghanistan, Efforts are Underway to Convince the Taliban to Switch Sides

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  • 8:00 PM EST 12/1/2009

    Obama Facing Barrage of "Friendly Fire"

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    Criticism, Ridicule Now Coming from Voices Normally in President's Corner as Discontent Feeds Damaging Narratives

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  • 8:00 PM EST 12/1/2009

    Military Families Feel the Strain

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    U.S. Casualties in Afghanistan Have Risen Steadily the Last Four Years - With 299 Killed There in 2009

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  • 5:09 PM EST 12/1/2009

    Notebook: World AIDS Day

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    More than one million Americans have HIV and as many as 33 million people worldwide. Katie Couric comments on the responsibilities of individuals and the world in fighting this epidemic.

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  • 1:15 PM EST 12/1/2009

    Shakira On Her Famous Hips

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    Grammy winning musician, Shakira speaks about growing up in a city that revolved around dance, which led helped her to move her hips so well.

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  • 1:13 PM EST 12/1/2009

    Shakira : 'The Eternal Girlfriend'

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    When asked about her 9-year relationship and if marriage is in her future, Shakira shied away from the topic.

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  • 1:13 PM EST 12/1/2009

    Shakira On Being Sexy

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    Katie Couric speaks with Grammy winning musician, Shakira about being sexy and the importance of women being both strong and sexy.

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