Today's Situation Room:
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.
Obama pays homage to Mandela
At a memorial for Nelson Mandela, President Obama urged listeners to apply his principles to their own lives.
Girl's fight for cancer research lives
Gabriella Miller may have lost her cancer battle, but her fight for cancer research carries on. Dana Bash reports.
Ryan: Deal eliminates shutdown in January
Rep. Paul Ryan and Sen. Patty Murray say they've reached a budget deal that will avert a government shutdown in January.
Handshake seen around the world
CNN's Brian Todd reports on Pres. Obama's handshake with Cuban Pres. Raul Castro at Nelson Mandela's memorial service.
Obama shakes up White House team
President Obama hopes two additions to his staff will help turn around his second term. Brianna Keilar reports.
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The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer is the command center for breaking news, politics and extraordinary reports from around the world. Tune in weeknights from 5-7pm ET on CNN.
