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Thursday, June 28 2012

  • Celebrating Rowling and Her Voracious Readers June 29, 2012

    Fifteen years ago today, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" hit bookshelves in London. Today, her books are converting young readers to the idea that a new book can be as exci... (article)

  • Today's Takeaway | June 28, 2012 June 28, 2012

    How will hospitals change after the Supreme Court's ruling? | Egypt's president-elect makes two surprising appointments | House of Representatives to vote on Holder contempt charge | ... (episode)

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    • How Will Hospitals Change after the Supreme Court's Ruling? June 28, 2012

      The political guessing game will finally end just hours from now when the Supreme Court announces its ruling on President Obama's health care bill, the Affordable Care Act. Hospitals ...

    • Egypt's President-Elect Makes Surprising Appointments June 28, 2012

      <p>Egypt&rsquo;s president-elect Mohamed Morsi plans to appoint a woman and a Coptic Christian as two of his vice presidents. Will this calm fears about the Muslim Brotherhood?</p>

    • House to Vote on Holder Contempt Charge June 28, 2012

      While Washington is abuzz awaiting the Supreme Court's decision on the Affordable Care Act, lots of other news is taking place inside the Beltway. A deal to lower student loan debts i...

    • On the Road Again with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton June 28, 2012

      Clinton's touch-down in Latvia will mark the 100th country she’s visited as Secretary of State — making her the most-traveled secretary of state yet. BBC state department corresponden...

    • Wildfires Blaze in Colorado June 28, 2012

      <p>Over 30,000 people have been evacuated from the towns around Colorado Springs, Colorado&rsquo;s second biggest city, where the Waldo Canyon wildfire doubled in size yesterday. What must be done to stop it?</p>

    • How Will Your Life Change Today? June 28, 2012

      <p>Contributors speak about how their lives will change when the Supreme Court rules on the Affordable Health Care Act today.</p>

    • Stockton to Be Largest Bankrupt City in America June 28, 2012

      Stockton, California is facing a $26 million budget shortfall and hasn’t been able to square its debts through state-required mediation. Now the city of 290,000 will swallow its pride...

    • The Rest of Romney's VP Pick Options June 28, 2012

      <p>For the past few days, The Takeaway has been speaking with reporters about possible vice presidential candidates. After discussing Marco Rubio, Rob Portman, and Chris Christie, now it's time to look at everyone else.</p>

    • "Dodgy" Bet Could Lose JP Morgan Up to $9 Billion June 28, 2012

      Losses from the bet "gone wrong" at JPMorgan Chase could total as much as $9 billion. Last month, chief executive Jamie Dimon said the bank had lost $2 billion on a dodgy bet on credi...

    • Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Law June 28, 2012

        It’s one of the most highly anticipated Supreme Court decisions of the decade — and certainly one of the most talked about in history — the Affordable Care Act. After much delibera...

    • SPECIAL COVERAGE: Supreme Court Upholds Obama's Health Care Law June 28, 2012

      It was a five to four ruling showing a sharply divided court that upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as the Obama health care law. The details of this d...