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Dempsey: Military deserves ‘scrutiny’ on sexual assaults

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Gen. Dempsey on Ukraine, military sex abuse and budget cuts

Gen. Dempsey on Ukraine, military sex abuse and budget cuts

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NewsHour’s Miles O’Brien on losing his arm and coping

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Shields and Gerson on Cold War echoes, campaign financing

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German influence on Russia could be key in Ukraine dispute

German influence on Russia could be key in Ukraine dispute

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Security failures of missing Malaysian flight spark concern

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Bin Laden’s son-in-law stands trial in federal court

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News Wrap: Senate approves military sexual assault bill

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What's the big deal about official economic data?

The monthly jobs report is big news on the first Friday of every month, swaying the financial markets and prompting immediate analysis. But should these numbers matter so much? A new book, “The Leading Indicators,” argues we overvalue data like the GDP and inflation. Economics correspondent Paul Solman talks to author and analyst Zachary Karabell.
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