Auto industry executives testified before Congress Wednesday, asking lawmakers to provide aid to their companies. General Motors' CEO Rick Wagoner discusses the industry's crisis.

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Somali pirates are increasing the frequency of their attacks and targeting larger ships, including oil supertankers and grain cargo vessels. Experts explain the rise in modern-day piracy and the efforts among the international community to curb the problem.

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President-elect Barack Obama's transition team is asking potential appointees for detailed background information, raising concerns about whether the scrutiny may disqualify otherwise qualified candidates. Analysts explain the reasons for the intense vetting process.

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Members of the Spoken Word Club at the Santa Fe Indian School are storytellers who use poetry to explore the unique particularities of growing up Native American. Through verse, they maintain links to the past while pressing forward as young artists and individuals.

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