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(New Orleans: Anne Thompson) The recovery from the Gulf of Mexico of the blowout preventer that did not prevent the BP oil spill featured; scenes and diagrams shown of the huge device; details given about the coming FBI investigation into why it failed causing the disaster. [BP wellsite leader Marvin MORRISON†- explains the safety precautions; remembers those who died on the rig.] The last mission of sealing the well from the bottom noted. [John WRIGHT, retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad ALLEN - talk about getting the job done.]
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(White House: Mike Viqueira) The political battle for the control of Congress in the midterm elections with the economy the number one issue featured; Republican ad shown; details given about President Obama's proposals for the economy and the Democrats' plan to use First Lady Michelle Obama in the political campaign. [Senator Lindsey GRAHAM - attacks Obama.] [Ohio VOTER - complains.] [Obama campaign manager David PLOUFFE†- responds.] [Political analyst Charlie COOK†- says the White House wants to do everything to save the majority.] Obama's stop tomorrow in Wisconsin noted.
(Studio: Lester Holt; Washington: John Harwood) The threat of Democrats turning away from Obama, the party's triage plan aimed at retaining a majority and how much this election will test the Tea Party movement discussed.
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(New York: Jeff Rossen) The removal from Craigslist in the US of adult services links examined; details recalled of the case of "Craigslist killer" Philip Markoff, who was charged with murdering a woman he met on Craigslist and what "censored" means on the Website. [Rebecca Project for Human Rights founder Malika SAADA-SAAR†- backs the Craigslist decision.] [Connecticut attorney general Richard BLUMENTHAL†- says Craigslist is operating an online red light district and has to be held accountable.]
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(Washington: Tom Costello) Bullying examined; photo shown of teen Phoebe Prince, who committed suicide after being tormented at and outside school; statistics cited; details given about the reasons for an increase in bullying. [Phoebe's friend Sergio LOUBRIEL†- describes what happened.] [Child psychologist Philip RODKIN†- cites the increasing abuse and the problem of dealing with this kind of violence.] [At bullying summit, Education Secretary Arne DUNCAN†- comments on the problem.] [11-year-old Philadelphia student Ziani STOKES‡- talks about worrying.]
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(Los Angeles; Miguel Almaguer) How Hollywood is banking on foreign audiences to bring home big box office revenue for American films examined; clips from "The American" and other movies shown. [International Universal Pictures David COFFEY‡- notes the global perspective, including eastern Europe and China.] Statistics on international ticket sales cited. [Fox International Stanford PANICH††- lists the significant markets overseas.] [Movie producer Janet YANG†- comments.]
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(Hartford, Connecticut: Lee Cowan) How some helping hands are making a big difference across the country via DaveZillion.com, a handyman's social networking site connecting neighbors needing help with odd jobs, featured; scenes shown. ["AMY" - talks about a sense of community.] [Homeowner Manny NYLEN†, DaveZillion.com Dean CALDERONI†, GUY - talk about saving and community.] [DaveZillion.com founder Robert MORSE†- remembers Dave Siegel.]
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