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Wolf Blitzer delivers the most important breaking news and political, international, and national security stories of the day. Tune to The Situation Room weekdays 5-7pm ET on CNN.
Russia moves to ban U.S. adoptions
CNN's Lisa Sylvester reports on the hundreds of Americans who could be affected if Russia bans adoptions to the U.S.
RELATED STORY: Russian anti-U.S. adoption bill advances, goes to Putin for signing
Newspaper's gun permit map causes outcry
A New York newspaper has published a map with gun permit holders' names and addresses. Brian Todd reports.
RELATED STORY: Newspaper sparks outrage for publishing names, addresses of gun permit holders
Obama chastises Congress before vacation
President Barack Obama made a statement about the fiscal cliff before leaving town on Friday.
Blumenthal: No place for 'vigilantes'
Sen. Blumenthal says increased school security should be part of a comprehensive reaction to the recent shooting.
Children reach out to Newtown
The people of Newtown, Connecticut are getting letters of support from around the world. Lisa Sylvester reports.
NRA calls for armed guards at schools
CNN's Tom Foreman reports on the NRA's response to the Newtown, Connecticut shooting.
Top Democrat: NRA 'beyond... tone deaf'
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has a critical assessment of the National Rifle Association's latest statement.
Fiscal cliff worries charities
Non-profits could "collapse" if the federal government limits charitable deductions. CNN's Lisa Sylvester reports.
McCain slams 'Zero Dark Thirty'
Sen. John McCain discusses 'Zero Dark Thirty,' which he says is "misleading" and "grossly inaccurate."
Fleischer: Hagel would be 'a disaster'
Republican strategist Ari Fleischer slams former Sen. Chuck Hagel, who is thought to be Pres. Obama's choice for defense secretary.
RELATED STORY: Sources: Hagel frontrunner for defense secretary
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