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Tuesday, February 23 2016

• Today's Takeaways: Black Inventors, Conservatives for Green Energy, Trans History February 23, 2016

  The Takeaway looks at&nbsp;innovative black inventors, the so-called "Green Tea Party," and we hear from an athlete breaking barriers. (episode)

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  • Iranian Culture and Entrepreneurship Soars February 23, 2016

    PRI The World Host Marco Werman and reporter Matthew Bell recently returned from a seven day trip to&nbsp;Tehran. They found a cosmopolitan city and some contrasting feelings toward the U.S.

  • Inside the Minds of America's Greatest Black Inventors February 23, 2016

    Writer Keith Holmes and Sandra Morgan, granddaughter of inventor Garrett A. Morgan,&nbsp;discuss&nbsp;the problem-solving prowess of America's greatest black innovators.&nbsp;

  • Protests Throw India's Capital Into Crisis February 23, 2016

    In the Indian capital of Delhi, protesters sabotaged a key canal&nbsp;and cut off water to&nbsp;more than&nbsp;10 million people. At least 19 have been killed and hundreds have been injured.

  • Obama: Defense Department to Submit Plan to Close Guantánamo February 23, 2016

    Ninety-one prisoners remain at Guant&aacute;namo Bay military prison.&nbsp;&ldquo;It drains military resources, with nearly $450 million spent last year to keep it running,&rdquo; the president said Tuesday.

  • In the Nevada GOP Race, Money is The Untold Story February 23, 2016

    In the land of casinos and big bets, it may be time to rethink the role of Super Pac money.

  • The Green Tea Party: Conservative Group Embraces Clean Energy February 23, 2016

    Debbie Dooley is one of the original founders of the Tea Party, and the president of Conservatives for Energy Freedom. She wants the GOP to think seriously about the environment.

  • Trans Athlete Blazes Path Towards World Championship February 23, 2016

    Chris Mosier is breaking barriers as the first known transgender man&nbsp;to qualify for any U.S. national team.