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FBI's 'Most Wanted Terrorist' List: Assata Shakur

Assata Shakur, a black militant, was convicted of killing a New Jersey State Trooper in 1973. Last week, the FBI added Shakur to their “Most Wanted Terrorist” list, sparking questions about why a 40-year-old case is again making headlines.

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Cuccinelli Allowed To Recuse Himself From Chef's Case

A judge granted a request by Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to recuse himself from a case against the former executive chef at the governor's mansion.

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D.C. Mayor Gray Proposes Driver's Licenses For Undocumented Immigrants

Mayor Vincent Gray's proposal to create a special class of licenses for undocumented immigrants would affect about 25,000 people in the District.

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Virginia Rep. Bob Goodlatte Accused Of Trying To Kill Immigration Bill

Immigration reform has been bogged down in recent weeks as Democrats and Republicans have squabbled over both the grandeur and the specifics of the legislation.

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The Growing Demand For Home Health Aides (Rebroadcast)

As baby boomers age, the demand for home health aides is on the rise: What the shortage of caregivers means for patients, their families and the home health care industry.

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Hearing In Richmond Today On McDonnell Chef Case

A former chef who worked in Virgina's Executive Mansion through last year will be in court today, in a complex case that calls Gov. Bob McDonnell's ties with a political donor into question.

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Virginia Ethics Investigations

Virginia law doesn't require elected officials to disclose gifts given to their family members, but Gov. Bob McDonnell is facing questions about a donor picking up the $15,000 catering bill for his daughter's 2011 wedding. A reporter covering the story brings us up to speed on the players involved and possible fallout.

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Virginia Ethics Investigations

Virginia law doesn't require elected officials to disclose gifts given to their family members, but Gov. Bob McDonnell is facing questions about a donor picking up the $15,000 catering bill for his daughter's 2011 wedding. A reporter covering the story brings us up to speed on the players involved and possible fallout.

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Sexual Assault In The Military

A new report indicates sexual assault cases in the military increased more than 30 percent in two years. Diane and guests discuss pressures on the Pentagon to prosecute offenders and prevent future crimes.

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