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Thursday, December 31 2015

  • Today's Takeaways: Europe Struggles, Behind the Cosby Case, Historic Floods December 31, 2015

    The Takeaway&nbsp;examines the political and bureaucratic challenges of Europe, goes behind the Cosby case, and looks at the historic flooding in the Midwest.&nbsp; (episode)

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    • Can Germany Handle 1 Million Asylum Seekers? December 31, 2015

      A record 1.1 million people filed asylum claims in Germany in 2015, testing the country's political - and bureaucratic - capabilities.&nbsp;

    • The Far-Right Politics of Poland December 31, 2015

      The anti-refugee sentiment across Europe has helped foster the rise of nationalist politics, particularly in places like Poland, where even the courts are changing.&nbsp;

    • Behind Cosby's Arraignment December 31, 2015

      An attorney specializing in rape and sexual abuse&nbsp;says that internal politics played an important role in why Cosby was arraigned this week.&nbsp;

    • Overdose on Opioids? Get a New Prescription December 31, 2015

      A new study finds that more than 90 percent of those who overdose on opioids are given new prescriptions for the drugs that nearly killed them.

    • Historic Floods in the Midwest December 31, 2015

      Unusual winter flooding in Missouri this week has left dozens dead, and forced the evacuation of a number of towns.&nbsp;

    • The Dead Zone Between Christmas and New Year's December 31, 2015

      In Norway, the week between Christmas and New Year's Eve is an official holiday: romjul, meaning half-holy.&nbsp;

    • 2015: The Year in Movies December 31, 2015

      Also, cartoons about our emotions. From Mad Max to Inside Out, the Movie Date team looks back at the best movies of 2015.