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Monday, July 20 2015

• Today's Takeaways: The Ugly Secret of the U.S. Bail System, Drugs, Fame, and Bill Cosby, Barney Frank on the Financial System July 20, 2015

  The Takeaway launches a new series on the U.S. bail system, we look at a new report on Bill Cosby and allegations of sexual misconduct, and former Rep. Barney Frank drops by. (episode)

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  • Presumption of Innocence For Sale: The Story of Kenny Fomby, J.R. July 20, 2015

    We begin our series on the U.S. bail system with the story of Kenny Fomby, J.R., who, at the age of 19, was held in jail for over six months on charges that were later dropped.&nbsp;

  • Deposition Connects The Dots Between Drugs, Fame and Bill Cosby July 20, 2015

    So far, 36&nbsp;women have come forward to accuse Cosby of inappropriate sexual behavior.&nbsp;

  • NASA Captures Surprising Photos of Pluto July 20, 2015

    NASA's New Horizon spacecraft&nbsp;has captured images of Pluto's icy peaks&mdash;some as tall as 11,000 feet&mdash;alongside a crater-less flat zone they weren't expecting. &nbsp;

  • Nigerian President Meets Obama in the Wake of Deadly Attacks July 20, 2015

    Nigerian suicide bombers killed 65 people late last week&nbsp;during Islam's&nbsp;holiest day.&nbsp;Most of the suicide bombers were women&mdash;some were young girls.

  • English Teacher: I'm Still Proud I Named my Son Atticus July 20, 2015

    One English teacher reflects on her literary journey with&nbsp;"To Kill A Mockingbird," naming her son &ldquo;Atticus,&rdquo; and now confronting the dark side of the character in &ldquo;Go Set a Watchman.&rdquo;

  • Five Years Later, Barney Frank Says America's Financial System is Strong July 20, 2015

    It has been five years since the passing of the Dodd-Frank Act. We spoke to Barney Frank about how the Act has stood up, and the current state of the financial system.&nbsp;