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Wednesday, August 13 2014

  • Today's Takeaways: A Leaderless Iraq, Comedy and Depression, and The Impact of a Name August 13, 2014

    1. America's Reluctant Return to Iraq | 2. Iraq: The Case for a King | 3. Hollywood Film Icon Lauren Bacall Dies at 89 | 4. The Takeaway Book Club: 'All Our Names' (episode)

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    • America's Reluctant Return to Iraq August 13, 2014

      In Iraq, a political crisis is underway as Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki continues to refuse to relinquish power. And the U.S. military is struggling to effectively deliver much need...

    • Iraq: The Case for a King August 13, 2014

      <p>Former Iraqi Minister of Trade, Defense, and Finance, Ali Allawi, reminds us that before Saddam Hussein, Iraq had a monarchy. He says that a monarchy may be a long-shot, but it's hardly a remote idea.&nbsp;</p>

    • The Fine Line Between Humor and Mental Illness August 13, 2014

      <p><span>Robin Williams has become today's symbol of tortured comedic genius - a</span>nd now a new generation of comedians are&nbsp;plucking the depths of despair for material.&nbsp;</p>

    • Hollywood Film Icon Lauren Bacall Dies at 89 August 13, 2014

      A sultry actress and a true Hollywood film star, Lauren Bacall died yesterday at the age of 89. Lauren Bacall was always the dreamer with a sexy voice, a fierce sense of determination...

    • Ole Miss May Drop its Nickname August 13, 2014

      The issue of symbolism is one Ole Miss, or the University of Mississippi, is struggling with now. University of Mississippi officials are reviewing the school’s nickname as part of a ...

    • The Takeaway Book Club: 'All Our Names' August 13, 2014

      "All Our Names" is the new work from author Dinaw Mengestu, a recipient of the 2012 MacArthur Foundation genius grant. This book has been selected as the third work to be featured in ...