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US failure to maintain infrastructure betrays national legacy

  Congressman Rick Larsen, who represents the district where the Skagit River Bridge collapsed and is member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, talks with Rachel Maddow about the need for America to make a greater investment in its infrastructure.

Cuba silent on Canadian's corruption trial

Official silence surrounded the case of a Canadian businessman targeted by a corruption probe in Cuba on Friday, as the initial trial of several foreigners suspected of graft entered its second day. Full story

A genuine Maddow show

  Bill Wolff, executive producer of the Rachel Maddow Show, shares a preview of tonight’s show – the bridge that collapsed in Washington state shines a light on infrastructure throughout the U.S., plus we take a look at the Virginia Republican “Dream Team” and a Canadian crack cocaine scandal.

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Student-Built Robots to Race in Mock Mars Rover Challenge

Canada disapproves new meat labeling rules

Marathon Oil says talks end on possible stake sale

Canada businessman's corruption trial on in Cuba

Canadian businessman goes on trial in Cuban corruption crackdown

Canada sets new aid for Peru linked to mining

House passes GOP bill to speed pipeline approval

GM recalling Cadillac SUVs to tighten wheels

Montreal tells 1.3 million residents to boil their drinking water

NH's Shea-Porter introduces pipeline amendment

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  Paul Anka: How I helped discover the Beatles

The legendary Paul Anka is no stranger to the music business after spending 55 years as an entertainer, singer and songwriter. He’s out with a new book called “My Way,” and tells Kathie Lee and Hoda how he helped kickstart the Beatles career.

  Avril Lavigne is ‘Never Growing Up’

Canadian pop/rock sensation Avril Lavigne treats Studio 1A to a rendition of her new single, “Here’s To Never Growing Up,” which is climbing the charts after being released last week.

  Anka shares the soundtrack of his life

Paul Anka shares details from his autobiography, “My Way,” which talks about his legendary career and personal life.

  Commander Hadfield returns to Earth

After five months in space, International Space Station Commander Chris Hadfield has returned to the planet. While manning the ISS he also created the first music video in space, using a rendition of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity.” NBC’s Brian Williams reports.

  3-man space station crew makes safe landing

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