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Beijing is moving aggressively to reduce its infamous smog

The government of China’s capital, Beijing, is moving aggressively to reduce its infamous smog. Dangerous pollution has plagued the city of almost $22 million for years. Beijing officials recently announced a series of measures, including new subway lines, dedicated roads for buses and more bike lanes. Seth Doane reports on how new bike share programs are being used to help improve the environment, health and congestion.

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Officials: China and Russia pose greatest threat to U.S.

The Senate Intelligence Committee held a public hearing Wednesday to discuss the dangers facing the United States from around the globe. Officials said China and Russia present the most serious risk of undermining the nation. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the hearing and what officials said about how the U.S. troop drawdown in Afghanistan will impact terror threats.

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China announced the smallest increase in military spending in six years at the annual meeting of China's ceremonial legislature, the National People's Congress

China announced the smallest increase in military spending in six years at the annual meeting of China's ceremonial legislature, the National People's Congress. Almost 3,000 delegates are gathering in Beijing for this annual meeting of China's nominal, rubber-stamp legislature. As Seth Doane reports, it may be a fair-share of pageantry, but it is high profile and carefully choreographed.

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