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Alaska's Sen.-elect Mark Begich shares his thoughts on President-elect Obama's national security team. Grammy-winning singer Tom Jones reflects on his career and talks about his newest release, "24 Hours," on his new label.
Senator-elect Mark Begich
Senator-elect Mark Begich
Alaska Democratic senator-elect discusses the need for a long-term energy plan and shares his thoughts on drilling in his state. (3:46)
Full interview. (10:02)
Mark Begich recently won a close race to become Alaska's junior U.S. Senator-elect. Currently the mayor of Anchorage, he was previously elected to the Anchorage Assembly, at age 26, and served 10 years, including three as chairman and two as vice chairman. He's the son of a former Alaska congressman and has owned and operated several businesses. He also founded the Making a Difference Program, which seeks to set straight first-time juvenile offenders, and chaired the statewide Alaska Student Loan Corporation.
Tom Jones
Tom Jones
Singer-songwriter tells the story of singing as a child and how he was able to find his voice. (3:45)
Full interview. (14:08)
Grammy-winning Welsh singer Tom Jones has been recording and touring since the mid-'60s. He's sold more than 100 million albums, hosted a successful TV variety program and been a Las Vegas marquee attraction. He's also collaborated with such artists as Wyclef Jean and Jools Holland. In '05, he was awarded a knighthood for his contribution to the recording industry. Jones continues to tour extensively and attract audiences of all ages. The new release, "24 Hours," is his first U.S. studio-recorded CD in 15 years.