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Week of April 30, 2008

The drama in the democratic race for president continues with Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama neck and neck. I'll explain what happens next.

NFL teams gathered in Radio City Music Hall to bid on the best college players. Lucy has the scoop on the top picks.

Movie stars from Madonna to Robert de Niro are flocking to New York City for an indie film festival. Isaac has details on films from Malawi, Pakistan and India.

A new study shows that flattery is a powerful mood enhancer. Adelbert will explain why compliments can be as good as cash.

Cuba is accusing the US of trying to cause trouble in that country. Michelle has the story about wives of political prisoners who are demanding justice for their husbands.

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Week of April 23, 2008

A new crime-fighting tactic of collecting DNA from anyone arrested has some up in arms. I'll explain why critics say it is an invasion of privacy.

Imagine a pitch flying over 17,000 miles per hour! Lucy has details on an outta-this-world opener to a recent Yankee game.

Author JK Rowling is suing one Harry Potter fan over an encyclopedia that she says infringes on her copyright. Isaac has the scoop on the suit.

NASA is standing by its estimation that an asteroid has a mere 1 in 45,000 chance of hitting hit Earth. Adelbert explains how one teen claims the space agency is mistaken.

Michelle has the story on how a growing food crisis is leading to riots to across the globe.

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Week of April 16, 2008

Pope Benedict XVI is paying a papal visit to the US. I'll have the details on his trip.

Protesters are stirring up trouble for the Olympic torch as it travels from Athens to Beijing. Lucy has the scoop on the torch's tour.

Isaac will explain how the federal government hopes to use phone texting in the event of an emergency.

Have you ever wondered if your dog counts the hours while you are away? Adelbert has more on a study that reveals whether dogs keep track of time the same way we do.

Would you dish out $2.7 million for a camel? Michelle has the story on a Dubai prince who did just that.

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Week of April 9, 2008

A recent study has revealed that many Americans think it is acceptable to discriminate against the overweight. I'll tell you more about this eye-opening survey.

Baseball jingle "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" turns 100 this year. Lucy has more on how Major League Baseball plans to celebrate.

An international invention fest features a bed that makes itself and a chess set for the blind. Isaac has the scoop on some ingenious creations.

Adelbert has a story on Autism Awareness Day and the growing number of kids afflicted by the disorder in the US.

Elections in the African nation of Zimbabwe suggest that the rule of repressive President Robert Mugabe may be over after 28 years. Michelle has the details.

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Week of April 2, 2008

Wicked wet weather drenched the Midwest, causing some of the worst flooding in 25 years. I'll have the details.

The NCAA Men's Basketball tournament is down to its Final Four teams. Lucy has the surprising results.

An American Idol style program in Afghanistan is shocking many in the Muslim nation. Isaac will explain why tongues are wagging over a TV show.

The Chinese have hatched an audacious plan to control the weather during the Olympics by shooting down the rain. Adelbert has more.

Tibetans continue to riot and protest against the Chinese government's rule of their country. Michelle has the latest news.

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