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Israeli fighter jets pounded most every major Hamas security compound across Gaza on Saturday, in reprisal for rocket attacks on southern Israel. Hamas and Gaza medical officials say at least 140 people have been killed and more than 200 wounded. Rockets have been fired on southern Israel, where medical officials say one person was killed.

President-elect Obama has pledged to shut down Guantanamo Bay prison. Since Sept. 11, terrorism suspects have been held there for years without charges. Legal experts Matthew Waxman and Glenn Sulmasy discuss the repercussions of closing Guantanamo.

The Obamas will soon undergo a historic transition in January as the nation's First Family of color enters the White House. Also making the transition will be Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama's mother. President-elect Obama has attributed the success of his campaign, in part, to Robinson's support, especially as a child care provider. A roundtable of grandmothers share advice for Robinson and discuss the special role of grandparents.

Slam poet Gayle Danley has won international acclaim as a slam poet, and her newest endeavor is could be her most challenging one yet. Danley is taking the themes within her poems and passing them on to children.

The attacks in Mumbai are part of a rapid escalation in terror attacks in India in recent years by a variety of groups. Indian commandos have been exchanging gunfire with militants for a third day. Two years ago, Mumbai was hit by a series of deadly train bombings. Kalpana Sharma, an independent journalist in Mumbai, tells Steve Inskeep what these attacks mean for Mumbai, and for the rest of India.

Illinois senate appointee Roland Burris was hoping to claim his position yesterday, but was turned away after his paperwork lacked a key signature needed for approval. The corruption case surrounding Burris' appointee, Gov. Rod Blagojevich, raises concern about the integrity of the powerful appointment.

The year comes to an explosive end in the Middle East. Israel is now in its fifth day of air attacks on Gaza, rejecting a recent ceasefire proposal. The conflict is among the deadliest in recent history. Radio hosts Ray Hanania and Thom Hartmann describe how the fighting has their listeners speaking out.

The Israeli city of Ashkelon has been the target of rocket fire from Gaza. Guy Raz talks with Ashkelon resident Sigal Ariely about this week's escalated attacks.

A recent report on the rise of young black males being killed in the U.S. continues to raise concern among youth, parents and community leaders. Some say the findings reflect a much larger problem, the failure of society on many levels. A roundtable of people directly affected by violence, including two moms whose sons were killed, share their perspective on the crisis.

Palestinians living in Gaza have been under consistent attack from Israeli forces this week. Guy Raz talks with local psychiatrist Eyad Sarajj about how he and his family are coping.