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The Secret Service is leading the huge security operation, involving nearly 50 agencies

The Secret Service is leading the huge security operation, involving nearly 50 agencies. The largest of them is the New York City Police Department. Francis will be criss-crossing Manhattan, traveling from the U.N. to Ground Zero, among other places. Norah O’Donnell spoke with NYPD's police commissioner and the chief of counterterrorism about the unprecedented security surrounding the pontiff.

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Satellite photos show Russian combat planes parked at a Syrian air base, and Moscow recently flew more than two dozen fighter jets to Syria

There are new concerns over Russia's growing involvement in the Syrian conflict, with reports of Russia and Iran coordinating efforts to protect the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Satellite photos show Russian combat planes parked at a Syrian air base, and Moscow recently flew more than two dozen fighter jets to Syria. Samantha Power, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the situation in Syria and the #FreeThe20 campaign for female political prisoners.

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U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon acknowledged Israel's right to defend itself, but cautioned that further military action in Gaza would not end the violence for good

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon acknowledged Israel's right to defend itself, but cautioned that further military action in Gaza would not end the violence for good. Ban also called on the Palestinians to form a single government authority that would recognize Israel and continue participating in the peace process. He spoke at an appearance in Tel Aviv with Israel's prime minister.

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