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65th Annual Cannes Film Festival Opens In France
Renee Montagne checks in with film critic Kenneth Turan about some of the movies garnering buzz at this year's Cannes Film Festival in France.



The Last Word In Business
Renee Montagne has the Last Word in business.



Voting Opens In Egypt's Historical Presidential Election
Egyptian voters go to the polls over the next two days in a historic presidential election. There are 12 candidates but analysts and polling suggest the race is coming down to four men, two Islamists and two former officials in the regime of ousted President Hosni Mubarak. If no candidate wins at least 50-percent of the votes in the first round, a runoff will be held next month.



Afghan Public Protection Force Profile
Nearly two years ago, Afghan President Hamid Karzai ordered private security companies be brought under state control. The Afghan Public Protection Force is poised to take over. But the new system is expected to increase security costs for USAID by $455 million.



Identity Theft: 'Kids Don't Know They're Victims'
It wasn't until she applied for Medicaid that Jennifer Andrushko discovered someone had been using her young son's Social Security number. Because kids don't have much use for credit, the crime often goes undiscovered for years. Now, Utah is piloting a program that would help protect children against fraud.



Xerox CEO: 'If You Don't Transform, You're Stuck'
Founded in 1906, Xerox is one of America's most venerable companies. But the corporate giant has struggled in the digital age. CEO Ursula Burns, the first African-American woman to run a Fortune 500 company, is working to transform a company known for photocopy machines into a services icon.



Sprinter Speeds Toward London, And Olympic Gold
American athlete Allyson Felix is still weighing which events she'll focus on in London this summer. She already has two Olympic silver medals plus a relay gold. Now she wants an individual gold. To get it, she'll have to beat her arch-rival: Jamaica's Veronica Campbell Brown.



Iran In Tough Spot As Sanctions Take Economic Toll
The United States has stopped buying Iranian oil, and the European Union is set to do so at the end of next month. There are sanctions on Iran's central bank and punishments for companies that help Iran ship its oil. Experts says Iran's oil exports are now in serious jeopardy.



U.S. Politicians See Opposite Messages In Euro Crisis
Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. can't agree on what's behind the eurozone's troubles. Now it looks like the Europeans may try the approach President Obama has advocated: a commitment to long-term fiscal discipline while pursuing growth in the short term.



NBA And NHL Playoffs: Does Anyone Really Care?
The NBA and NHL seasons are coming to a close, but as commentator Frank Deford points out, you couldn't be faulted for overlooking them.