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Thursday, February 19 2015

• Today's Takeaways: Child Soldiers, The Lunar New Year, and 'Selma' February 19, 2015

  The Takeaway looks at a new novel on the Afghan War, a young Asian-American weighs in&nbsp;on the Lunar New Year, and black high school students discuss the Oscar-nominated film "Selma." (episode)

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  • One Nation, Under ISIS? February 19, 2015

    The self-proclaimed Islamic State wants to&nbsp;re-establish the Caliphate across the Middle East and into Turkey and Spain.&nbsp;We explore what a nation under ISIS would look like.

  • 'Green on Blue' Imagines Afghan War Through The Eyes of an Orphaned Soldier February 19, 2015

    An orphaned Afghan soldier&nbsp;is the protagonist of Elliot Ackerman's new novel, "Green on Blue." &nbsp;

  • Lunar New Year: Fighting to Keep Tradition Alive February 19, 2015

    For a younger generation of Asian-Americans growing up in the United States, celebrating the Lunar New Year has become an afterthought.

  • Assimilated Me: Why is it So Hard to Celebrate Lunar New Year? February 19, 2015

    January 19th marks the start of the Lunar&nbsp;New Year. But a younger generation of Asian-Americans says they feel increasingly disconnected from the holiday.

  • At New Year’s Tables Across China, An Unlikely Slice of Americana Joins the Feast February 19, 2015

    As millions&nbsp;around the globe celebrate Asian Lunar New Year, this year, China&nbsp;is adding an unlikely slice of Americana to the traditional New Year's Eve dinner.

  • Bomb Trains: The Dangerous Business of Hauling Oil February 19, 2015

    On Monday, a freight train carrying more than 3&nbsp;million gallons of oil derailed in West Virginia and exploded&nbsp;into a massive fireball.&nbsp;Yet,&nbsp;"bomb train" accidents are not uncommon.

  • Best Picture Preview: 'Selma' February 19, 2015

    All this week, in the lead up to the Oscars,&nbsp;The Takeaway is&nbsp;taking a closer look at some of the films that are nominated for best picture. Today: "Selma."&nbsp;