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Tuesday, May 26 2015

  • Today's Takeaways: Violent Weather, Dolphin Deaths, and a New Album May 26, 2015

    The Takeaway looks at flooding in the American southwest, a new study that links dolphin deaths to the 2010 BP Oil Spill, and the new record from the Irish band Ash. (episode)

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    • Violent Weather Slams the Southwest May 26, 2015

      Tornadoes, torrential rain and flooding pummeled Texas and Oklahoma over the weekend.&nbsp;Hundreds of homes were destroyed, at least five were killed, and many more are still missing.

    • Obama's Struggle in The Fight Against ISIS May 26, 2015

      A new Frontline special explores the Syrian civil war, the rise of ISIS, and how the Obama Administration wrestled with the question of how to get involved and in what capacity.&nbsp;

    • Report Reveals Vast Racial Disparity in N.J. Foster Care System May 26, 2015

      A new report from New Jersey Public Radio finds that black parents in the&nbsp;Garden State lose custody at higher rates than white parents.

    • Scientists Link Dolphin Deaths to BP Oil Spill May 26, 2015

      A new peer-reviewed study links the deaths of an unprecedented number of bottlenose dolphins to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster of 2010.

    • Amid Protests, Cleveland Looks to Heal May 26, 2015

      Protesters are taking to the streets of Cleveland, Ohio after a judge acquitted a police officer charged in the fatal shooting of two unarmed African Americans.

    • U.S. Journalist on Trial in Iran May 26, 2015

      Jason Rezaian, the Washington Post's Iran bureau chief who was jailed without explanation 10 months ago, is expected in&nbsp;court today&nbsp;on charges of espionage. Will he get a fair trial?

    • 'Kablammo!' Ash Comes of Age With New Album May 26, 2015

      From the Irish troubles to personal struggles, vocalist and guitarist&nbsp;Tim Wheeler of the band Ash talks about the process of growing up&nbsp;all while&nbsp;making catchy rock gems.