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It's amazing how far we will go to avoid talking to each other. Katie Couric discusses a new product, Slydial that directs your phone call right to a person's voicemail, avoiding human contact

Bob Schieffer, host of CBS's Face the Nation, talks with WBZ's Ed Walsh about an apparent truce between Barack Obama and the Clintons heading into the Democratic Convention.

It can be difficult to care for a loved one who has been permanently injured while serving in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. Kelly Wallace meets a military family who adjusted to a new life.

Nearly 33,000 men and women have been injured in Iraq and Afghanistan and thousands more suffer "invisible wounds," like PTSD. Katie Couric comments on the battle at home.

Elected Middlesex County official busted for allegedly stealing money. Details on this and more top morning stories.

ABC political consultant Torie Clarke talks with WBZ's Ed Walsh about Paris Hilton's response, vice presidential candidates and the latest polls.

A new poll shows Presidential candidate Barak Obama is now leading John McCain among "working class whites." Jeff Greenfield breaks down the numbers.

Eleven people were recently arrested for allegedly stealing over 40 million credit card numbers from an online source. Katie Couric notes that this is a telling sign of online shopper vulnerability.

Who is Clark Rockefeller?, The hedge fund swindler is not competent, pizza shop killer gets a new trial, will it cost more to ride the T?, These stories and more, in the WBZ Afternoon News.

"Only On The Web:" As 41-year-old gold medalist swimmer Dara Torres gets set for this year's Olympics, her friend and personal trainer Michael Lohberg must battle a potentially deadly illness.