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George Papadopoulos went from a low level Trump campaign adviser to a key player in the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. (episode)
A look at the man who could break the Russia investigation wide open.
Many of the charges against Paul Manafort and Rick Gates involve their connections to Ukraine, where they worked on behalf of Kremlin-aligned interests.
In one week, voters in Virginia will choose between Republican Ed Gillespie and Democrat Ralph Northam, the current lieutenant governor.
Next week, New Jersey voters will choose between Republican Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno and Democrat Phil Murphy to be the state's new governor.
If a witness lies, whose job is it to say so?
Lee Ann Womack made her debut in the late 90s with commercial hits like “I Hope You Dance.” But the Texas-native never felt completely comfortable being cast as a crossover artist.
Paul Manafort, the president's former campaign chairman, and Rick Gates, Manafort's business associate, surrendered to federal authorities on Monday morning. (episode)
Paul Manafort, the president's former campaign chairman, and Rick Gates, Manafort's business associate, surrendered to federal authorities on Monday morning.
White nationalists from across the country converged on the town of Shelbyville, Tennessee over the weekend
This weekend in Puerto Rico, a controversial contract to restore power to the island was canceled. Two million people are still without electricity.
During Hurricane Maria, public radio station WIPR in Puerto Rico was knocked off the air. The radio and television station serves about a third of the island.
Last week, an undocumented 10 year old girl with cerebral palsy was detained after passing through a Border Patrol checkpoint on her way to receive emergency gallbladder surgery.
ICE set up a hotline to "support victims of crimes committed by criminal aliens," but call logs tell a different story about the program.
For the first time, documents publicly reveal exactly what the U.S. knew and the extent that the American government was complicit in mass killings in Indonesia.
The results of a new poll shows that 55 percent of whites feel they are discriminated against (episode)
A recent poll found that a majority of white Americans believe that white people are discriminated against. One scholar argues that their feelings shouldn't be dismissed.
President Donald Trump declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency in a speech at the White House on Thursday. Here's what that means in a practical sense.
The ongoing territorial dispute in Spain escalated today. The Catalan Parliament declared independence, triggering a move by Spain to seize control of the region.
A look at the big releases hitting movie screens this weekend, including "Suburbicon," directed by George Clooney, and "Thank You for Your Service," starring Miles Teller.
25 years ago, film scholar B. Ruby Rich coined the term “New Queer Cinema.” Here, she discusses how the movement has changed in the decades since.
Today is the deadline for the release of all the remaining classified government records relating to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Will we learn anything new? (episode)
Four weeks after Hurricane Maria, only 25 percent of the island has power. One priest says the recovery just isn’t moving quick enough for many of the people he helps in his community.
Two months after Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas, many are still putting their lives back together. The Takeaway hears from one family forced to relocate.
Republicans are hoping their common goal of lower taxes will bring the party together to give them their first big legislative win of 2017.
Voting is taking place in a contentious repeat presidential election in Kenya today, but there are serious concerns about whether it will be legitimate.
After Charlottesville, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings created a task force to review Confederate monuments, street names, and parks in the city.
Today is the deadline for the release of all the remaining classified government records relating to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Will we learn anything new?
A number of prominent Republicans are beginning to denounce President Donald Trump. But what does this growing chorus of anti-Trump voices really add up to? (episode)
A number of prominent Republicans are beginning to denounce President Donald Trump. But what does this growing chorus of anti-Trump voices really add up to?
Officer Justin Milton is a relatively new recruit with the Dallas Police Department. He shares his impressions so far.
Ancient stones on a tiny Pacific island can actually teach us a lot about Bitcoin, blockchains, and the future of money.
People already ignore scientific facts, from vaccines to warnings about climate change. But what would happen in 50 years if we completely turned our backs on science?
Environmental pollution now kills more people than all war and violence across the globe, and smoking, hunger, or natural disasters.
Renowned French choreographer and dancer Benjamin Millepied has been trying to bring ballet out from behind that red curtain for years.
A brutal hurricane season across the Gulf means that FEMA is operating at max capacity. The Takeaway looks at how recovery efforts are unfolding in Orange County, Texas. (episode)
A brutal hurricane season across the Gulf and in Puerto Rico means FEMA is operating at max capacity, leaving many families waiting weeks for assessments and funds from the agency.
The Dallas Independent School District has been opening drop-in centers in high schools to assist homeless students.
Reports have been circulating that gay men in Chechnya are being detained and beaten by Chechen police.
Game one of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Houston Astros kicks off tonight in Los Angeles.
Cyber attacks are increasingly hitting schools in the U.S., targeting sensitive student data.
As part of a new series called "To Serve and Protect: Life Behind the Blue Line," The Takeaway talks with Senior Corporal Aaron Tobkin, of the Dallas Police Department.
In Malta, the murder of a journalist is drawing protests and raising questions. The Takeaway has that story, plus a conversation with a journalist who was barred from entering the U.S. (episode)
Later this week, schools in Santa Rosa are expecting to reopen. Lesson plans will now include new support systems, both for students and teachers who lost homes in recent wildfires.
In Catalonia, nearly 500,000 people turned out to protest this weekend after the Spanish government began taking steps to replace the region's democratically elected government.
Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl pleaded guilty to two charges of desertion and endangering troops last week, which carry the possibility of a life sentence.
More than 40 people have been reported dead in recent forest fires in Portugal. This is the country's second deadliest forest fire event of the year.
Daphne Caruana Galizia was one of Malta’s top investigative journalists. She exposed high-level corruption, and was murdered in a car bomb explosion last week.
Steinle was killed in July 2015, and the man standing trial for her death is an undocumented immigrant named Jose Inez Garcia Zarate. Her death played a major role in the 2016 election.
Despite having a Swedish passport, the U.S. would not allow Yemeni journalist Afrah Nasser to travel to New York to due to current travel ban guidelines. That changed today.
Large drug treatment centers are using Google to game the system and target addicts and their families. (episode)
A bipartisan group of senators have introduced a bill that would force political ads sold on platforms like Facebook to be regulated the same way as ads sold on television and radio.
Large drug treatment centers are using Google to game the system and target addicts and their families.
Lawyers for the Trump Administration are attempting to block a pregnant 17 year old immigrant in federal custody from having an abortion.
Defense Sec. James Mattis says the Pentagon still does not have the details of the attack in Niger that took place two weeks ago and killed four U.S. soldiers, and wounded two others.
Critics of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have accused him of using the election to avoid recent corruption scandals and to take advantage of the fears of regional instability.
Reviews of the British drama "Goodbye Christopher Robin," the crime thriller "The Snowman," and the action drama "Only the Brave."
A former-police officer turned researcher, Dr. Phil Stinson, has built a public database of police misconduct. He has documented over 8,000 police arrests across the country.
As it searches for a location for its second headquarters, cities are scrambling to woo Amazon. But one place already knows the impact Amazon can have — Seattle — and it’s not all good. (episode)
As it searches for a location for its second headquarters, cities are scrambling to woo Amazon. But one place already knows the impact Amazon can have — Seattle — and it’s not all good.
The president's actions and tweets on healthcare have caused a fair amount of confusion, both inside and outside of Washington.
Since the end of August, nearly 600,000 Rohingya have fled into Bangladesh amidst a brutal military campaign in Burma.
President Xi Jinping is expected to solidify his leadership for another five years at the 19th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party.
On October 19th, 1987, the stock market dropped a whopping 22.6 percent. “Black Monday” as it’s come to be known sent the financial world into a tailspin.
The president will meet today with Janet Yellen to discuss the possibility of nominating her for a second term as the head of the Federal Reserve.
As debates continue over sexual harassment and assault, France may see something the U.S. is unlikely to experience anytime soon: Criminal fines for catcalling women on the street.
When it comes to changing the culture around sexual violence and harassment, some argue that the fight should begin with men, not women. (episode)
Many residents in Puerto Rico are still without power and water after Hurricane Maria, and are devising creative solutions to keep themselves and their neighbors alive.
U.S.-backed Syrian forces have retaken Raqqa. But much of the city has been destroyed, over 1,000 civilians were killed in U.S.-led airstrikes, and 270,000 residents have been displaced.
NFL owners are meeting in New York this week to discuss a myriad of issues. Yesterday, news broke that the owners will not ask players to stop kneeling during the national anthem.
What will the world look like in 50 years? While we don’t have a time machine yet, we do have science fiction writers to take us there.
While the FBI has received more than 2,000 tips about Stephen Paddock, authorities still haven't uncovered a motive behind the massacre.
One man argues that domestic violence, harassment, and sexual abuse should be discussed as a "men's issue" rather than as "women's issue."