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October 12th, 2012
05:54 PM ET

Opinions differ on Biden's laughter

Republicans and Democrats have different takes on Joe Biden's aggression during the vice presidential debates.

RELATED STORY: <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/11/opinion/opinion-roundup-veep-debate/index.html">Feisty Biden, wonky Ryan


Filed under: 2012 election • Debates • Jim Acosta • Joe Biden
October 12th, 2012
05:51 PM ET

Meningitis drug maker – 2004 lawsuit

Brian Todd reports on 2004 death – from a steroid manufactured by same company linked to recent meningitis outbreak.

RELATED STORY: Deadly meningitis outbreak was completely avoidable

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Filed under: Brian Todd • Health • meningitis
October 12th, 2012
05:48 PM ET

Do the Libya claims add up?

CNN's Jill Dougherty fact checks the claims made about the attack in Benghazi at Thursday's VP debate.

RELATED STORY: Checking the VP debate facts on Libya and Iran


Filed under: 2012 election • Debates • fact check • Jill Dougherty • Libya