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Week In News: Obama's Foreign Policy Pitch
This past week, President Obama laid out the foreign policy objectives for the remainder of his time in office, a speech that included his wish to end not just the war in Afghanistan but the "war on terror." Weekends on All Things Considered host Jacki Lyden speaks with James Fallows, national correspondent with The Atlantic.
Toronto Mayor Dodges Accusations Of Crack Cocaine Use
Melissa Block talks to Jeff Semple of the CBC about the video that appears to show Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine.
Obama: Sexual Assault Has No Place In The Military
by Scott Horsley
President Obama delivered the commencement address at Annapolis on Friday, challenging the U.S. Naval Academy graduates to help redefine national defense in the 21st century.
Boy Scouts Vote To Allow Gay Members, But Not Leaders
Members of the Boy Scouts of America voted on Thursday to allow gay members.