CNN Evening News for 2012-07-31

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This program is about 1 hour long

Introduction/Preview Anderson Cooper (New York)

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07:00:10 pm — 07:00:20 pm
US-Mexico / Gunrunning Operation / Chaffetz Interview

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07:00:20 pm — 07:09:10 pm

(Studio: Anderson Cooper) A report that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms {ATF} failed to do their jobs in the "Operation Fast and Furious" gunrunning operation that led to the death of Border Patrol agent Brain Terry in 2010 from one of the guns "walked" into Mexico to the cartels introduced; report critical of the ATF tactics and e-mails quoted. [Recently, Terry cousin Robert HEYER†- says "Operation Fast and Furious" was a public safety concern.] The Justice Department response to the critical report noted, [In live interview, Representative Jason CHAFFETZ - says there was lack of communication between ATF and other government agencies; states we are here to prevent another such operation; comments on the Justice Department critical response to the report and defends chairman Representative Darrell Issa; criticizes the Justice Department for a flawed program.]
Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)

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07:09:10 pm — 07:09:30 pm
(Commercial: Phillips' Colon Health; Gulf Coast/BP; Dow; Depend; priceline; FastSigns; ancestry.com; GoToMeeting; "Erin Burnett Out Front")

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07:09:30 pm — 07:13:00 pm
Campaign 2012 / Obama vs. Romney / Overseas Trip / A Discussion

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07:13:00 pm — 07:24:40 pm

(Studio: Anderson Cooper) The exchange in Poland between a staffer, Rick Gorka†, for Mitt Romney and the press shown with audio heard.
(Studio: Anderson Cooper; Warsaw: Jim Acosta) What happened in Warsaw as the press tried to shout questions and the aide lashed out at us and how reporters are now cordoned off by the presidential candidates discussed.
(Studio: Anderson Cooper) Live discussion held with CNN's Mary Matalin and James Carville about Romney's presidential election campaign and the press. [CARVILLE, BUCHANAN - offer views on Romney's foreign trip, aides yelling at the press, what happens next, what Senator Harry Reid said about Romney's taxes, the issue of Romney's tax returns.]
Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)

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07:24:40 pm — 07:25:00 pm
(Commercial: CNN/Cisco; Digestive Advantage; Bayer; America's Natural Gas; ServPro; Southern New York University; Samsung; Geico; "Piers Morgan"; Gold Rush; Good Feet; CNN Starting Point.)

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07:25:00 pm — 07:29:10 pm
Syria / Civil War / Aleppo / POW Camp

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07:29:10 pm — 07:34:20 pm

(Studio: Anderson Cooper) Video of the fighting in Aleppo, Syria, shown.
(Studio: Anderson Cooper; no location given: Ivan Watson) The latest news on the military battle for Aleppo between the rebels and government forces, the extent of the weaponry possessed by the opposition and what is happening in a rebel prison discussed; video shown.
360 Bulletin

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07:34:20 pm — 07:35:40 pm

(Studio: Anderson Cooper) Upcoming item noted.
(Studio: Isha Sesay) A deal to fund the federal government; the damages to a United Airlines plane from a bird strike; the record-breaking medal for American Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps and the name switch for Snoop Dog to Snoop Lion as he branches into reggae music reported.
Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)

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07:35:40 pm — 07:36:00 pm
(Commercial: Citracal; Lexus; Atlantis; anti-Romney political ad; mylife.com; AT&T; Fidelity Investments; "Piers Morgan"; Comcast; "The Dark Knight Rises"; CNN Starting Point.)

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07:36:00 pm — 07:40:00 pm
Aurora, Colorado / Movie Theater Massacre / Anderson

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07:40:00 pm — 07:48:00 pm

(Studio: Anderson Cooper) Report introduced.
(Aurora, Colorado: David Mattingly) The amazing survival of Petra Anderson, who was wounded in the shooting at the movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, featured; photos shown; details given about the medical bills fund-raising campaign led by her sister, Chloe and Petra's music therapy. [Mother and sister Kim and Chloe ANDERSON†- talk about Petra's recovery and helping her.]
(Studio: Anderson Cooper; studio: Sanjay Gupta) Petra's brain injuries and how music therapy works discussed using a skull for reference.
Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)

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07:48:00 pm — 07:48:10 pm
(Commercial: Dow; Cialis; Golden Corral; NY Works; Clean Coal; Charles Schwab.)

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07:48:10 pm — 07:51:40 pm
360 Bulletin

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07:51:40 pm — 07:52:40 pm

(Studio: Anderson Cooper) Upcoming item noted.
(Studio: Isha Sesay) A second massive power outage in India; a huge drug bust in Australia; the legal debate in California over the constitutionality of same-sex marriage reported.
The Shot

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07:52:40 pm — 07:53:30 pm

(Studio: Anderson Cooper, Isha Sesay) A car joke played by the driver on his wife discussed; video shown.
Upcoming Items (Studio: Anderson Cooper)

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07:53:30 pm — 07:53:40 pm
(Commercial: Liberty Mutual; Discover Card; Lincoln; Phillips' Colon Health; America's Natural Gas; "Piers Morgan"; 301 Plus Park; 1-800-PetMeds; CNN Starting Point.)

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07:53:40 pm — 07:57:10 pm
The RidicUList (Real Live People)

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07:57:10 pm — 08:00:20 pm

(Studio: Anderson Cooper) The daily addition of a person{s} to the RidicUList with a comic or caustic commentary presented. Nominee and reasons for the selection: a computerized avatar installed at the Newark airport to answer questions instead of using real people. [Several PEOPLE - react to the hologram.]
Good Night

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08:00:20 pm — 08:00:20 pm