On Washington Wednesday, Iowans evaluate presidential hopefuls and New Jersey senator Bob Menendez faces pressure from members of his own party to resign; On World Tour, news from Armenia, Niger, Egypt, and Thailand; and a small town pastor and sheriff confront the rise in crimes committed by delinquent youth. Plus, an unexpected restaurant tip, commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Wednesday morning news

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