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Fall 2014 movie season is right around the corner, and the Movie Date team is geared up with ten of the movies they're most looking forward to. (article)
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Earlier today, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued some harsh words, saying that Ukrainian leaders are behaving like Nazis.
Newly seized documents reveal the organizational structure of ISIS—where its leaders come from, and how they became involved with the insurgent group.
How, really, is a homegrown terrorist born? Today The Takeaway explores how the grassroots mentality of ISIS is creating pockets of homegrown terrorists around the world.
The Ebola virus has spread to yet another country in Africa. And now officials at the World Health Organization say that the virus could afflict more than 20,000 people.
Tech is one the fastest growing sectors of the American economy, but women continue to only represent a small portion of the workforce.
Three supermoons. A girl dominated the Little League World Series. It wasn't hot and gross. As the summer sun sets this Labor Day Weekend, let's remember how good we've had it.
Today The Takeaway explores America's strategy in Iraq and Syria, the president's plan for climate change, and some new research that may allow humans to control their own memories. (episode)
After years at war, the United States is ramping up military involvement in Syria and Iraq, and the risk of another long, drawn-out conflict looms large.
Over 150 police departments have been suspended from a controversial Pentagon program that transfers military equipment to state and local police. Among the reasons—they lost weapons.
Do you need a doctor to perform a safe abortion? One physician designed a program that provides access to a combination of abortion drugs and instructions on how to use them.
The Obama Administration is looking to use executive authority in order to get an international agreement on climate change without Senate approval.
What if you could take any one unpleasant memory and rewrite it to have sunnier associations? Researchers say they’ve managed to transform bad memories into good ones in mice.
Today The Takeaway looks at the Burger King/Tim Hortons deal, diversity in children's books, and a historic look back to when the British burned down the White House. (episode)
Talks between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia were inconclusive on Tuesday, as a new front in Ukraine's fight with Russian-backed separatists opened in southern Ukraine.
Israel and Hamas finally agreed to a cease-fire this week. But many say the deal hardly addresses most of the underlying problems that prompted this summer of fighting.
Millennials, in particular, are turning away from hamburger chains, but coffee sales are booming, and the deal between Burger King and Tim Hortons is right in step with those changes.
The U.S. Open has a reputation of drawing noisier crowds, and while some players say a boisterous audience is energizing, not all athletes are equally appreciative of the extra decibels.
Patrik Henry Bass discusses his new book, "Zero Degree Zombie Zone," a children's fantasy tale that pits African-American middle schoolers against zombies.
About 200 years ago, British troops burned the White House in the midst of the War of 1812. Here, a British author commemorates the event—and its aftermath.
We make very conscious decisions about who our friends are—about how we make friends and break off friendships—but do we really think about the backgrounds of our friend?
Today The Takeaway explores everything from Syria's Bashar Al-Assad and the Obama White House, fantasy football, and diversity in American friendships. (episode)
Do we know who our friends are? Though the U.S. once considered bombing Syria, some say that aligning with President Bashar Al-Assad, who has been fighting ISIS, is a necessary evil.
A new investigation from Takeaway partner The New York Times finds that nursing homes frequently manipulate the Medicare ratings system to guarantee a five star rating.
Today, peace talks are underway in Minsk between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Petro O. Poroshenko. More than 2,000 people have died in the conflict so far.
Take a knee, news junkies—it's fantasy football season. Don't worry if you know jack about the game. Mark Duplass of "The League" stopped by to share his fantasy football tips.
Last week, Pope Francis entered into a conversation about war and confronting evil. When he was asked about ISIS, Francis said that the militant group must be stopped.
A recent survey finds that 75 percent of white Americans have no non-white friends. We look at the role historically segregated housing plays.
American needs to take ISIS more seriously, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Napa, and political reporters weigh in on "VEEP" and "House of Cards." (episode)
The longest continuously-serving American official in Iraq reflects on the country’s tumultuous future.
Univision's Fernando Pizarro and KJZZ Reporter Kate Sheehy discuss ongoing deportations to Central America and the business community's influence on executive immigration reforms.
While centered in Napa, a 6.0 earthquake rocked the region over the weekend—it was the largest earthquake to hit the San Francisco area in 25 years. More than 100 people were injured.
The United States cannot examine the Ukrainian conflict through the same prism it's viewed wars in the Middle East. It may be time for the United States to take a more decisive stance.
Television loves Washington, and apparently so do viewers. We asked some inside-the-Beltway experts how 'VEEP' and 'House of Cards' stack up.
Welcome to The Takeaway Weekender! (episode)
Does the U.S. really never negotiate with terrorists? Why are women dying more than men from Ebola? The Takeaway explores those questions, plus we have an inside look at "Mad Men." (episode)
The public often hears the refrain, "The United States of America does not negotiate with terrorists.” But is it really true that the U.S. makes no concessions to hostage-takers?
When it comes to the war being waged against Ebola, women are on the front lines. According to the Liberian Ministry of Health, 75 percent of Ebola victims in Liberia are women.
Alaskan gubernatorial candidate Byron Mallott could become the state's first Native American governor, and only the second in the country's history.
The Takeaway considers some of the reasons for the recent violence in China's Xinjiang Province.
Award-winning director Matthew Weiner discusses his new feature film “Are You Here," the success of "Mad Men," and the future of television.
Are you a newsie? Be smarter than your pals. Prep your dinner party factoids. Gauge your knowledge about what happened this week, as heard on The Takeaway.
Sometimes it feels like the only thing you can say at the end of a movie is: "Nothing to see here. Move on." And sometimes that feeling applies to every single movie in the theatre. (article)