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US officials cast wary eye to London as Brits ponder military cuts

Global Politics

The British government plans deep cuts in defense spending to try and bring their budget under control. Britain’s main ally -? the U.S. — is worried that the cuts will affect Britain’s ability to fight alongside American troops.

Edward Burns on Directing, Acting and the Holidays

Ken Burns on the ‘Central Park Five’

Former US Ambassador Nicholas Burns on Greece Crisis

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Cheers to Poet Robert Burns

An old Scottish epicurean tradition is being revived by a small group of sheep farmers in Vermont.

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Face off: Gerry Adams on George Mitchell

Global Politics

The Takeaway talks with the leader of Sinn Fein, Gerry Adams. He joins us to give his perspective on facing Mitchell and what Mitchell faces in the current conflict in the Middle East.

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Actor Brian Cox

Faith talks to actor Brian Cox, who you might know as the principal from Rushmore, Dr. Guggenheim, about his role in the current Broadway show, Rock ‘n’ Roll.

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Libya’s turmoil challenges US diplomacy

Conflict & Justice

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Nicholas Burns, about the challenges for US diplomacy as the US reacts to events unfolding in Libya.

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