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New Justice Department regulations require male visa holders from certain Middle Eastern countries to register with the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Spencer Michels looks at the debate over the new requirement and the detention of some Arab men.

President Bush called on Congress Thursday to place limits on medical malpractice lawsuits, including imposing a $250,000 cap on potential damage awards. Experts discuss this proposed reform and the debate over the medical liability system.

Outgoing Governor George Ryan of Illinois has sparked a national debate over the use of the death penalty after he granted clemency to 167 inmates on death row in his state.