The future of U.S. foreign policy
Midmorning examines the state of U.S. foreign policy, and asks what the next U.S. president must do to improve America's credibility in the world.9:06 a.m.Dennis Ross: Author of "Statecraft." Ambassador Ross served as Middle East envoy in the administrations of George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton, brokering several agreements between the Israelis and Palestinians. He currently is counselor and fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, based in Washington, DC.
Jessica Matthews: President of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. She has served in the State Department and National Security Council.
With few familiar faces, figure skating looks for buzz
TV ratings for figure skating have been in a free fall over the past few years, as the sport looks for new faces to capture the public's imagination. But sports writer Christine Brennan says the lack of a superstar is just one of the sport's problems.10:06 a.m.Christine Brennan: Award-winning sports columnist for USA Today. She also provides commentary for ESPN, ABC news, and NPR's Morning Edition. She's the author of "Best Seat in the House: A Father, A Daughter, A Journey Through Sports."
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