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Friday, July 20 2012

  • Movie Date: 'The Dark Knight Rises' July 20, 2012

    From plot points to conspiracy theories to the tragic shooting in Colorado, Rafer and Kristen look at "The Dark Knight Rises," and the drama that's surrounded the film. (article)

  • Today's Takeaway | July 20, 2012 July 20, 2012

    Damascus in Disarray | The Dark Knight Rises Generates Buzz in the Worlds of Politics and Online Commentary | The FDA bans BPA from baby bottles and children's cups | Has American Pol... (episode)

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    • Mass Shooting at Colorado Screening of 'Dark Knight Rises' July 20, 2012

    • Damascus in Disarray July 20, 2012

      It’s been two days since a bomb ripped through a high-level meeting that killed Bashar Al-Assad’s defense minister and brother-in-law. And the capital of Damascus is seeing its worst ...

    • 2012 London Olympics set to Conflict with Ramadan July 20, 2012

      Bad news for the 3000 Muslim athletes participating in this years summer olympics: The 2012 summer olympics conflict with Ramadan for the first time since 1980. Iman Adam Kelwick, who...

    • Friday Follow with Ron Christie and Jeff Yang July 20, 2012

      <p>Every Friday The Takeaway takes a look back at this week&rsquo;s big stories.&nbsp;From the politics of basketball to the ongoing battle between Republicans and Democrats, this week was full of tension.</p>

    • Swing State Road Trip: Iowa July 20, 2012

      <p>Remember the huge groundswell for Ron Paul in Iowa? Well, those voters are still out there, and they&rsquo;re up for grabs. A recent poll has Obama leading, but by less than he was a few months ago.</p>

    • Motherhood and Work: Is the Recent Criticism of Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer Fair? July 20, 2012

      <p>&nbsp;Is it possible to balance impending motherhood with the responsibility of running a large company like Yahoo? Marissa Mayer has &nbsp;been criticized recently for trying.</p>

    • New Collection Anthologizes Taliban Poetry July 20, 2012

      Afghanistan has a long, rich literary tradition, particularly storytelling through poetry. A new collection, edited and translated by British researchers living in Kandahar, anthologi...

    • Eyewitness to Denver Tragedy Speaks July 20, 2012

      Authorities have identified the suspect in last night's shooting at a crowded movie theater in suburban Denver. They say he's James Holmes, a 24-year-old American. He's in police cust...

    • Bachmann's Accusations of Islamist Plot Condemned by Colleagues July 20, 2012

      <p>Michele Bachmann has been the target of strong criticism from fellow Republican lawmakers after accusing one of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's longtime aides of having possible ties with the Muslim Brotherhood.</p>

    • The True Cost of the Olympics July 20, 2012

      <p>Even though the original estimate for the cost of the London Olympics was $6.5 billion, this week it was announced the cost will be over 100 percent more at $13 billion.</p>