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We'll explore the history of Halloween, from its humble origins as an agrarian, summer's end festival to the lavish celebrations of today.

Should terror detainees be moved from the prison at Guantanamo Bay to sites throughout the U.S., like the brigs at Camp Pendleton and the Miramar Marine Corps Air Station? We speak to Congressman Brian Bilbray about the proposal to move the terror suspects. We also speak to Bilbray about border violence, the economy, and healthcare reform.

When he takes office in January, President-elect Barack Obama will face leadership challenges few would envy: a crippled economy, the Iraq war, rising gas prices and the threat of terrorism. Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright offers advice on how the new president should confront the challenges ahead.

At an annual security conference in Munich, top Iranian official Ali Larijani said his country has been a stabilizing force in Iraq. U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates also addressed the conference Sunday, responding to Saturday's tongue-lashing from Russian president Vladimir Putin.

Sunni Arab demonstrators take to the streets of Baghdad and other cities Friday, protesting alleged fraud in last week's parliamentary elections. Sunni political groups have demanded new elections for Baghdad province and are threatening to boycott the new parliament.

Israelis go to the polls Tuesday for parliamentary elections. Steve Clemons, political blogger for The Washington Note and director of American strategy at the New America Foundation, explains why he thinks the U.S. needs Israelis to elect Benjamin Netanyahu as their prime minister.

President Joseph Kabila has won a tense runoff election in the Congo. Supporters of opponent Jean-Pierre Bemba claim fraud gave Kabila the win. Some are threatening violence. Civilians will be the ones caught in the crossfire if there is a return to fighting in the country.

What were the highlights from President Barack Obama's first State of the Union address? We speak to a White House correspondent, a pair of local congressmen, and a political science professor about the speech.

Palestinian women are moving to the forefront of activism and even taking part in regional violence. In male-dominated Palestinian society, the increased participation marks a significant change.

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State David Welch makes an unexpected visit to Lebanon for talks with Lebanon's government on a solution to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Meanwhile, Israel intensifies a ground offensive in southern Lebanon.