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Next Stop, Afghanistan


Updated Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at 3:41 PM ET

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Wednesday, March 1, 2006

Bush Drops by Kabul En Route to India
President Bush made a previously unannounced visit to Afghanistan Wednesday to meet with Afghan President Hamid Karzai. He then moved on to his scheduled stop in India. It's the first trip the president has made to Afghanistan since taking office. John Dickerson talks to Alex Chadwick about the meeting. Listen to the segment.

Texas Redistricting Plan Gets High Court Review
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the legality of a 2003 Texas redistricting plan that allowed the GOP to add extra congressional seats, and ultimately landed Rep. Tom DeLay, R-Texas, in legal trouble. Dahlia Lithwick and Madeleine Brand discuss the proceedings. Listen to the segment.

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006

Anna Nicole Smith's Supreme Effort
A melodrama makes the Supreme Court's agenda: Actress Anna Nicole Smith's fights for a stake of her late husband's estate. Dahlia Lithwick fills Alex Chadwick in on the details. Listen to the segment.

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