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(White House: Ed Henry) Breaking news on the statement from Senator Barack Obama about Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's wish for an "aspirational timeline" for their redeployment of combat troops in Iraq examined and discussed; details given about the significance for the Obama-Senator John McCain presidential election campaign. [In Maine, McCAIN; White House press secretary Dana PERINO - say it is based on conditions on the ground.] [In Iraq, OBAMA - comments on his visit.] How this is a major shift by the Iraqi government with Maliki no longer on the same page as President Bush discussed.
(Studio: Anderson Cooper) Report introduced.
(Amman, Jordan: Candy Crowley) Obama on the international stage featured; scenes shown of Obama with the US forces and Maliki in Iraq and Kuwait. [OBAMA - calls for a clear strategic vision in Afghanistan.] [In interview, OBAMA - comments on the objectives of his trip.]
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(Studio: Anderson Cooper) Live discussion held with CNN's David Gergen, Gloria Borger and Peter Bergen about Iraq. [From Boston, GERGEN - comments on the Iraqi shift that bolsters Obama's position, but Obama erred in making a statement that could be considered meddling; states Senator John McCain has been put on the defensive.] [BORGER - suggests Obama may have crossed the line; comments on Maliki's action done for internal reasons.] [From Washington, BERGEN - comments on the surge strategy, problems with the Al Qaeda strategy in Iraq and other factors beyond just the surge that have led to less violence.]
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(Studio: Anderson Cooper) Live discussion held with CNN's David Gergen, Gloria Borger and Dana Bash about news about McCain's vice presidential choice. [From Kennebunkport, BASH - talks about "code-cracking" the news about the V.P. pick.] [BORGER - comments on the frenzy in Washington.] [GERGEN - comments on possibles: Governor Bobby Jindall and Mitt Romney and what it means to go this early.] [BASH - offers view on possible Democrats: Senators Joe Biden and Evan Bayh.] [GERGEN - comments on the possibility of Senator Chuck Hagel or Senator Hillary Clinton for Democratic V.P.]
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(Studio: Erica Hill) A 911 recording linked to the "sleepover slayings" in Oklahoma; the halt of the investigation in Portugal into the disappearance of young Madeleine McCann and an FDA note about a tainted jalapeno pepper with salmonella reported; frantic 911 call played.
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(Studio: Anderson Cooper) Report introduced.
(New York: Randi Kaye) Charges from McCain's campaign of media bias by the "New York Times" for not publishing an op-eight piece in response to Obama's on Iraq examined; newspaper quoted. ["Washington Post" Howard CARS†- comments on the "New York Times" position and the Obama coverage allowing him to dominate the world stage.] [McCain campaign's Jill HAZELBAKER†- says the paper would not accommodate.] The news anchors' coverage of Obama's trip outlined on screen. Obama's trip abroad noted.
(Studio: Anderson Cooper) Live "Strategy Session" held with Republican strategist Alex Castellanos and Democratic strategist Jennifer Palmieri about the media coverage. [PALMIERI, CASTELLANOS - offer views on the bias issue, what McCain wanted to say/not say in the "New York Times" and how Obama is just a great/interesting story.]
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(Studio: Erica Hill) The start of the war crimes trial of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden††'s former driver Salim Hamdan†, who has been held at Guantanamo Bay; the rise of oil prices and an altercation between Indy car drivers Danica Patrick and Milka Duno†† in Ohio reported.
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(Studio: Chad Myers) The course of Tropical Storm Dolly reviewed; weather maps shown.
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(Studio: Chad Myers) The course of Tropical Storm Dolly updated; weather maps shown.
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