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(Studio: Brian Ross) The CIA's foiling of an Al Qaeda plot using a sophisticated new bomb reviewed; details given about airport security, the plot masterminding by Ibrahim al-Asiri using modified a underwear bomb with a refined detonation system; scenes shown from an Al Qaeda video of hostage aide worker Warren Weinstein pleading for his life to President Obama. [Former counterterrorism official Richard CLARKE†- says the US had inside information about the bomb.] [Last week, counterterrorism adviser John BRENNAN†- denies a plot.]
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(Washington: Pierre Thomas) The question as to whether this non-metal bomb could have gotten through airport security and used to bring down a plane examined; details given about body scanner technology and bomb-sniffing dogs. [Homeland Security Policy Inst. Frank CULLUFFO†- says we deal with a dynamic adversary: not static.] The advice about travel discussed.
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(Studio: David Muir) The potential impact of voter revolts in France and Greece on the American economy, including 401{k}s, examined; details given about the different approaches to economic problems taken by the US versus European nations and the defeat of President Nicolas Sarkozy in the French elections. ["Wall Street Journal" Jon HILSENRATH†- says the votes went against austerity; points out US and European economies are intertwined.] [UBS Financial Services Art CASHIN†- says money flows....]
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(Washington: Lisa Stark) The trial for liability in a boat accident in Philadelphia featured; scenes shown of the big barge hitting the smaller boat that carried tourists; details given about maritime law and capping of damages to the family of those who died. [Victim's attorney Robert MONGELUZZI†- calls it incomprehensible emergency procedures were not followed.]
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(New York: Sharyn Alfonsi) The facts about gluten-free food examined; details given about a gluten-free Domino's pizza, how gluten damages the intestines of those with celiac disease and the role of celebrities in pushing the gluten-free diet fad. [Three pizza EATERS - react.] [Columbia University Celiac Disease Center Dr. Peter H.R. GREEN†- says a gluten-free diet is not wholly healthy.]
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(Hollywood: David Wright) The audience for "The Avengers" examined; details given about the marketing, the timing for this blockbuster and the message of unity. [Three movie FANS - react to the film.] [RottenTomatoes.com Matt ATCHITY†- assesses the film's appeal.]
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