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1. SCOTUS Issues Major Rulings on Religion, Unions | 2. Afghan Man Threatened After Saving Navy SEAL | 3. ISIS Declares Statehood in Iraq & Syria (episode)
A new investigation from the Center for Investigative Reporting reveals that the G.I. Bill is supporting for-profit colleges that spend lavishly on marketing, but can leave veterans w...
<p>An Afghan villager who risked his life to rescue Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell, a man immortalized in the film "Lone Survivor" starring Mark Wahlberg, is now being hunted by the Taliban and is desperate for help.</p>
Today was the last day of the Supreme Court's term, and the justices handed down two major decisions. The Court issued a partial blow to unions, and recognized for the first time the ...
<p>In an announcement on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, the extremist Sunni militant group has declared itself a sovereign state in Iraq and Syria. Is this a turning point in the crisis, or just a stunt?</p>
More than 52,000 Central American children have been detained at the U.S.-Mexico border this year after making the arduous trip unaccompanied by a parent. Most children are coming fro...
The year 1914 is most often associated with the start of World War I, but it was also a year of incredible social and artistic change. Animation was invented, blues music went mainstr...
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1. The Assassination That Changed The World | 2. The High Price of Turkey's Silence With ISIS | 3. Exiled Turkish Leader Grows Opposition Movement from Pennsylvania | 4. New Documenta... (episode)
Although a century has passed since the Archduke Franz Ferdinand was fatally shot and WWI was triggered, we’re still grappling with the consequences today. How one death irrevocably c...
<p>With a bit of data-mining, and a bit of mentoring, a California city's anti-crime program pays people a monthly stipend to avoid dangerous behavior and stick to positive goals.The craziest part? It's working.</p>
For years, Turkey permitted rebel groups to cross the border into Syria in the hopes that they would topple the Assad regime. But Assad held firm and Syria has since become a hotbed o...
A huge political constituency in Turkey aims to challenge the Turkish Prime Minister, using Islamist style governance. Their champion? An exiled Turkish leader, living in Rural Penns...
A new documentary on Whitey Bulger, the infamous Boston crime boss, raises more questions than answers: was he a cold-hearted killer or a neighborhood protector? Where is the line bet...
Do you know what's happening from Washington to Hollywood to Pyongyang? Be smarter than your pals. Prep your dinner party factoids. Gauge your knowledge about what happened this week...
When is a robot fight sequence too violent? Why is Hollywood afraid to depict abortion? Does Hollywood understand the music industry? And would a movie centering on lawn darts be a hit? (article)
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1. Iraqi Prime Minister Rebukes U.S. Calls For Change | 2. Iran Takes New Measures to Fight ISIS | 3. Excessive Force Sparks DOJ Review of Seattle Police | 5. Arne Duncan: The Future ... (episode)
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has dismissed the idea of forming a new, more inclusive government. Maliki's stance is a direct rebuke to Secretary of State John Kerry, who has b...
After several high-profile incidents where the Seattle Police Department used excessive force, a DOJ report found that the police department used biased practices and excessive force....
Iran is taking its own measures to fight against ISIS and the threat that it poses for not just Iraq, but for the region. And back in Tehran, hundreds of Iranians rallied in the stree...
<p class="p1">The Secretary of Education believes early education is a right that should be available to all. But can the nation afford it?</p>
He was a co-founder of Reddit, writer, political organizer, hacktivist, fellow at Harvard University, self-made millionaire by 19, and dead by 26. Aaron Swartz’s story, which is the s...
The U.S. World Cup team faces off against Germany today in the last group stage World Cup Match. The American team will need at least a draw to advance to the knockout round. Are you ...
1. Your Guide to Court Decisions on Aereo and Cell-Phones | 2. U.S. Economy Shrinks 2.9 Percent | 3. The Fate of World Cup Biter Luis Suarez | 4. What Happens After 'I Do'? (episode)
<p>The Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that Aereo violates the Copyright Act–the ruling is seen as a major victory for television's biggest broadcasters.</p>
Last night was a big night for primaries and runoffs across the country. In many cases, the races presented a clear choice between the establishment candidate and a more polarized cha...
Today, things are not looking great for the U.S. economy, which shrank 2.9 percent in the first quarter of 2014—the worst showing in the last five years. There may still be some hope—...
Norway is considering a new measure that would allow local municipalities to criminalize begging. Honolulu has started seizing the belongings of homeless people, closing public parks ...
Yesterday, Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez literally left his mark during the World Cup when he bit Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini. A process has now started that, in all likelihood...
<p>In a unanimous decision issued today, the Supreme Court ruled that police cannot search cell-phones without first obtaining a warrant. Want to know why? We asked Siri.</p>
There are new reports that more than 90 people were abducted by members of Boko Haram in the latest kidnapping by the extremist group. A former Ambassador to Nigeria says that these n...
The Cincinnati Police Department's fraught relationship with the community came to a head on April 7, 2001, when a police patrolman shot and killed a 19-year-old African-American. Wit...
A wedding videographer filmed 112 picture-perfect ceremonies. But after cake is cut and the flowers are tossed, real life begins. His new documentary explores life after the big day.
1. Kerry, Iraq and The Path to Peace | 2. EPA Head: States Hold the Power | 3. Al Jazeera Journalist: Media in Egypt Lies in Ruins | 4. Part II: Who's Policing the Police? (episode)
As Iraq spirals deeper and deeper into chaos, tensions remain high between Ukraine and Russia, and territorial disputes in the South China Sea are mounting. Ian Bremmer, head of Euras...
On Monday, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that largely affirms that the EPA has the power to regulate sources responsible for 83 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. EPA Administra...
<p>Sue Turton, who was tried in absentia in Egypt and sentenced to 10 years in prison for falsifying news, says journalism here has been "strangled".</p>
Even before the 2014 World Cup ends, controversy is growing about the 2022 tournament in Qatar. Amid growing reports of abusive labor practices and allegations of corruption and bribe...
As part of The Takeaway's weeklong look into police departments, we head to Ohio for a look at Department of Justice investigation into Cleveland's police department, and the case tha...
<p>She is Sunni, he is from a Shiite family, and they are happily married. How the inflammatory divide affects one couple's relationship - and how it has no affect at all.</p>
Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez has "more teeth than Anne Hathaway," and "will stop at nothing to score goals," said Roger Bennett, host of the podcast "Men in Blazers," when we spoke w...
1. Connecting the Dots: Iraq, Syria and ISIS | 2. ISIS: The World's Richest Jihadi Group | 3. Philly Mayor: America is Broken & Needs Fixing | 4. Part I: Who's Policing the Police? | ... (episode)
<p>Business is booming as the Sunni militants of ISIS loot banks, traffic weapons, and most recently, capture an oil refinery. How did the group get such deep pockets? And will they keep getting deeper? </p>
The U.S. is watching from afar as threats continue to destabilize much of the Middle East. As the border between Iraq and Syria becomes evermore porous, and armed militants take contr...
This past weekend, Dallas played host to hundreds of mayors from around the nation. Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter was among those in attendance. He weighs in on the challenges fac...
In Egypt, three Al Jazeera journalists were sentenced to seven years in prison. The three journalists have been held in jail in Egypt since December, and they have been convicted of c...
Christie Rampone is one of the very few people who knows firsthand the thrill of winning the World Cup. In addition to being a 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup champion, she’s a three-time...
<p>The force is with you - and it's expensive. Internal fighting cost New Jersey taxpayers $29 million last year, and the Garden State isn't alone. </p> <p> </p>
Oscar winner Paul Haggis weighs in on his new film "Third Person," which follows the interlocking stories of three couples in three cities. The star-studded film includes Olivia Wilde...
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