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Thursday, February 11 2016

• Today's Takeaways: Drug Shortages, Self Driving Cars, Breeding Innovation February 11, 2016

  The Takeaway looks at a new investigation from&nbsp;the Center for Public Integrity, a new automotive breakthrough, and America as an ideas incubator. (episode)

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  • Drug Shortages Send Doctors and Pharmacists Scrambling February 11, 2016

    There are a number of complicated ethical issues that arise from these shortages.&nbsp;

  • Scientific Research and Industry Money Create a Toxic Mix February 11, 2016

    With shrinking support for government research, corporations are stepping in to play scientist, a practice that obscures the truth about dangerous chemicals and puts the public at risk.

  • Syria: Time to Favor a Dictator Over Democracy? February 11, 2016

    It appears the U.S. is letting Russia take the lead in Syria.&nbsp;

  • From Combat to Community College February 11, 2016

    As part of our&nbsp;Community College Challenge, The Takeaway checks in with a student at El Paso Community College in Texas, which enrolls over 1,000 veterans each semester.

  • A Huge Step Forward for The Self-Driving Car February 11, 2016

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that computers now qualify as drivers.&nbsp;

  • Fostering Visionary Change in America February 11, 2016

    Alec Ross was&nbsp;the first ever senior adviser on innovation for the State Department. He says America&nbsp;is the perfect incubator for innovation solutions&nbsp;to the world's biggest problems.