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Kobe Bryant's (search) legal team is faced with a choice -- go forward with a preliminary hearing that could expose damaging evidence against the NBA superstar, or proceed straight to trial.

We’ll weigh Bryant’s options with David Lugert, former Eagle County deputy district attorney, and Yale Galanter, defense attorney.

Did Arnold Schwarzenegger get a fair shake from the Los Angeles Times? Why is the newspaper facing some heavy criticism for coverage that some are saying is anything but fair and balanced? We’ll investigate.

Plus, as Congress wraps up the $87 billion request for Iraq and Afghanistan, a lot of people are asking could they get by on much less? We’ll ask Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich.

And, the Bush administration makes a big push to get its message out to America. But are people listening?

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