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Should U.S. airlines and commercial planes be equipped with missile deflecting technology? CNN's Brian Todd reports.
Rep. Todd Akin defies GOP and stays in his race, compromising chances of a GOP-won Senate majority. Dana Bash reports.
Embattled Missouri Congressman Todd Akin holds firm to his Senate bid. CNN's Dana Bash reports.
RELATED STORY: Akin imbroglio is bad news for Republicans
GOP chair Reince Priebus tells CNN's Wolf Blitzer that the Republican party are "not going to send any money" toward Rep. Todd Akin's Senate race. Priebus also tells Blitzer, "Mitt Romney let the charge" on calling for Akin to drop out.
Rep Akin. said Tuesday that he will stay in race to unseat Democrat Claire McCaskill despite mounting calls from across the political spectrum for him to withdraw over incendiary comments on rape and pregnancy.
RELATED VIDEO: GOP Chair: Akin should drop out & skip convention
The Republican presidential candidate responds to the controversial remarks made by U.S. Senate Candidate Todd Akin.
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