Top Videos for April 17, 2009

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Gallup - Obama's 3-Month Report Card

President Barack Obama averages a 63% approval rating for his first quarter in office -- the highest since President Jimmy Carter averaged 69% in 1977. . (Apr. 17)

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CBS - Obama Goes South of the Border

On a visit to Mexico, President Obama acknowledged the United States' responsibility in the violence which has erupted between rival drug cartels and Mexican authorities. Bill Plante reports. (Apr. 16)

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AFP - Obama, Calderon vow to tackle cartels together

US President Barack Obama and Mexican leader Felipe Calderon vowed to tackle Mexico's violent drug cartels together at the start of a brief but symbolic first visit by Obama south of the border. (Apr. 16)

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CBS - Kidnappings Rampant in Mexico

As violence has erupted throughout Mexico between narcotics officers and drug cartels, kidnappings have now also become a prevalent and lucrative crime. Seth Doane reports from Mexico City. (Apr. 16)

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NYT - Americas: Juárez: Amid Violence, a Haven

An American nun dedicates her life to working with women and children plagued by the drug violence in Juárez. Third in a three-part series. (Apr. 17)

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CBS - Economic Signs of Recovery

Some banks are beginning to show profits, but it's not all good news for the economy, reports Deidre Bolton. Maggie Rodgriguez talks to Steve Forbes about his thoughts on the economy. (Apr. 17)

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CBS - Banks See Profits Again

With J.P. Morgan Chase and several other banks scoring big profits in the first quarter, Anthony Mason reports that this could be a turnaround for fledgling Wall Street. (Apr. 16)

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Gallup - Americans See Best Home Buyer's Market in Years

While just 22% of Americans think that the average price of houses in their area will increase over the next year, 71% think now is a good time to buy a house. (Apr. 16)

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CBS - Maersk Crew Describes Ordeal

Julie Chen gets an account of the Maersk Alabama hijacking by pirates from Orlando electrician John White. (Apr. 17)

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AFP - Pomp and Circumstance for Baghdad students

For the first time in years Iraqi students have a graduation ceremony, marking the end of their studies. They celebrated this milestone with dancing and music and with high hopes of rebuilding their war-torn nation. (Apr. 17)