Should France follow the United States and enact tough new laws to fight terrorism? We look at how the post-9/11 Patriot Act has affected the lives of ordinary US citizens. Also, dozens of political prisoners are freed as Cuba and the United States restore ties. We ask if this is the start of a new era of political freedoms in Cuba. Finally, US authorities urge fast food restaurants to come clean about calorie content.

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