• With Elections Only One Week Away, Violence Continues in Pakistan
• Clinton Replaces her Top Advisor as Obama Moves Closer to Nomination
• Advocates Press for Amnesty for Environmental Activists in Ecuador
• The Long Walk 2
• The Many Stories Behind Payday Loans

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Native American activists and their supporters began the Longest Walk 2 today from Alcatraz Island to Washington DC – trekking across the country to raise awareness about global warming and the movement to protect sacred sites. The five month-long coast-to-coast journey commemorates the 30 year anniversary of the original Longest Walk in 1978. Christina Aanestad has more.

Human rights advocates say that after one year in power, Ecuador's President Rafael Correa is making some important strides – coupled with some worrisome trends. The annual report from Quito's Regional Human Rights Advisory Foundation says that while Correa is strong on social investment in matters such as education, health and housing, his government continues to repress and criminalize those accused of being involved in conflicts relating to mining and oil production. But a new proposal before the National Constituent Assembly demands amnesty for hundreds of people that are currently wrapped up in a criminal process for fighting against the exploitation of the land and the environment. Jennifer Moore has more in Quito, Ecuador. 

Pakistani authorities say they have captured a top Taliban commander and five fighters near the Afghan border today. Mullah Mansoor Dabullah has led attacks against NATO and US-led troops in Afghanistan – he was wounded along with five others before being captured. Pakistan's ambassador to Afghanistan, Tariq Azizuddin is missing and feared kidnapped in the tribal region. Meanwhile, at least 25 people are dead and at least 50 more wounded after a suicide bombing Saturday at a political rally in Pakistan, also near the Afghan border. With just a week to go before the country's parliamentary elections, the violence is raising fears about increased election-related attacks.

The payday loan industry has exploded across the country, generating billions of dollars each year by offering fast and easy short-term loans with sky-high interest rates. While payday supporters argue that speedy loans offer an important service for people in need of cash, consumer advocates say the industry uses deceptive practices to trap a growing number of people into a cycle of high interest debt they'll never pay off. In Virginia, where payday loan companies can legally charge up to 782% APR on a cash advance loan, a coalition of grassroots groups has been fighting for several years to put limits on the payday loan industry – and this year, they're making progress.

A significant leap for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has caused tremors in Hillary Clinton's campaign: she lost primaries and caucuses in all five states over the weekend, as Obama appears to be striding forward. Clinton has been unable to keep up with Obama's fundraising ability and she has replaced her top adviser. This as two states and the District of Columbia vote in their primaries tomorrow. Washington Editor Leigh Ann Caldwell reports.