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John Paul II on fast track to sainthood
The Vatican is expected to declare Pope John Paul II a saint sometime within the next 16 months. Brian Todd reports.
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McCain: Middle East about to 'erupt'
Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, reiterated Thursday that the situation in Syria is growing more dire by the day, and he blasted the Obama administration for not doing enough to stop it.
"The Middle East is about to erupt," McCain said on CNN's "The Situation Room." "This is turning into a regional conflict."
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CNN's Tom Foreman explains why the stock market has dipped this week.
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Immigration deal boosts border security
A new Senate immigration deal includes tougher border security and a 700-mile border fence. CNN's Dana Bash reports.
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Ex-official: Nothing supports TWA theory
Former NTSB official Peter Goelz responds to new claims made by a documentary about the cause of TWA Flight 800's crash.
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Paula Deen admits to using racial slur
CNN's Alina Machado reports about a deposition showing celebrity chef Paula Deen admitting to making racist comments.
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What's in your Chipotle burrito?
Popular food chain Chipotle announces that some of its ingredients are genetically modified. CNN's Brian Todd reports.
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No evidence of IRS political influence
Despite suspicions the White House is behind IRS targeting, investigators agree there is no evidence. Dana Bash reports.
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John Mayer and Prancercise lady team up
John Mayer trots out Prancercise for his new single. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports the Prancercise lady is back in the saddle.
Critics attack planned talks with Taliban
The Obama administration plans to send a high-level official to Qatar, where the Taliban have opened an office.
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