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Lisa Montgomery could become first woman to be federally executed in 67 years

Lisa Montgomery is the only woman on federal death row. She was convicted of the 2004 kidnap and murder of Bobbie Jo Stinnet, who was eight-months pregnant at the time. Thirteen years after Montgomery was sentenced the death penalty, her lawyer Kelley Henry joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to explain that her client is incompetent and has been mentally ill for most of her life. (Warning: Details of this story may be disturbing to some viewers) Source

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Preserving the republic

In 1787, Ben Franklin said that our founders had created “a republic, if you can keep it.” More than a monarchy or dictatorship, a republic depends on the goodwill, patience and shared values among citizens. The events of the past week tested that. Source

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Middle East prepares for new U.S. foreign policy

The incoming Biden administration is expected to shift the U.S. approach with its allies and foes in the Middle East. Ambassador Danny Danon, a former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss. Source

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The history of the U.S. Capitol

As a landmark and an institution, the U.S. Capitol Building is more than just the seat of our government; it’s provided a stage upon which the drama of our country has played out. Source

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