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New book goes behind the scenes of Afghanistan war

For years, U.S. military and political leaders were outwardly optimistic about the situation in Afghanistan, but a new book reveals that behind the scenes they weren’t so confident. Craig Whitlock, author of “The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War,” spoke with Laura Podesta on CBSN about what he unearthed, as well as a close call then-Vice President Dick Cheney had with the Taliban. Source

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Poverty and gangs hamper Haiti earthquake relief efforts

Relief remains elusive for the victims of Saturday’s massive earthquake in Haiti. Endemic poverty, treacherous conditions in remote locations and criminal gangs marauding the southern peninsula combine to hamper rescue and relief efforts. CBSN anchor Vlad Duthiers reports from Port-au-Prince. Source

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