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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.

March 11th, 2013
06:58 PM ET

Judge halts New York's large soda ban

CNN's Mary Snow reports on a state judge blocking the ban on large sugary drinks in New York.

RELATED STORY: Judge stops NYC ban on large sugary drinks, city plans appeal


Filed under: Health • Mary Snow • New York
March 11th, 2013
06:53 PM ET

Ashley Judd: Will she, won't she?

Ashley Judd, of Hollywood and Kentucky, mulls a Senate run. CNN's Jake Tapper reports on the reality she faces.

RELATED: Ashley Judd not decided on Senate race


Filed under: 2014 • Ashley Judd • Jake Tapper • Kentucky
March 11th, 2013
06:35 PM ET

Kelly: Buying AR-15 was "pretty easy"

Gabrielle Giffords' husband and gun control advocate Mark Kelly talks to Wolf Blitzer about why he purchased an assault weapon.

RELATED STORY: Gabby Giffords' husband buys assault weapon


Filed under: Gabrielle Giffords • Guns • Interviews
March 11th, 2013
10:04 AM ET

Gingrich: Let children tour White House

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich bashes White House plan to save money by canceling tours.

RELATED STORY: White House tours stop running, families disappointed


Filed under: Budget cuts • Newt Gingrich
March 11th, 2013
10:02 AM ET

Papal conclave 101

CNN's Ben Wedeman takes us behind the scenes of the preparations for this week's historic papal conclave.

RELATED STORY: Cardinals gather one last day before conclave to elect new pope


Filed under: Ben Wedeman • Catholicism • Pope