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The Takeaway looks at the fight over Planned Parenthood funding, sports-related injuries, and healthcare technology. (episode)
According to the BBC, a Russian general walked across the street to the U.S. embassy in Baghdad and told the Americans, "Stay out of our way."
On Capitol Hill, Cecile Richards forcefully disputed claims that Planned Parenthood sells fetal tissue, saying the accusations are “offensive and categorically untrue.”
Over the weekend, a New Jersey high school quarterback died after sustaining game-related injuries. Now some are questioning if the game still has a place in schools.
Tomorrow, doctors and insurers will have to adopt a new set of illness and payment codes. Some doctors worry it might be the "Y2K" of medicine.
Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship faces criminal charges from the 2010 Upper Big Branch Mine explosion that killed 29 people. His trial begins tomorrow.
A new documentary, "Doped: The Dirty Side of Sports," argues that anti-doping efforts have been both intrusive for athletes, and ineffective at reducing doping.
The Takeaway hears from a former Rikers Island mental healthcare worker, we revisit the conflict in Ukraine, and we explore the upside of dishonesty. (episode)
Mary Buser, who spent a decade working as a mental health professional at Rikers Island, says that solitary confinement was wrongfully and indiscriminately used to punish inmates.
In the last 17 months, 8,000 people have been killed in Ukraine since war broke out between government forces and pro-Russian. The Ukrainian president is hoping that the U.N. can help.
Does Rep. McCarthy indeed have the chops to succeed where Boehner failed and unify a splintered Republican House?
Each fellow is given a stipend of $625,000 over five years—a stipend that comes with no strings attached. 2015 winner Kartik Chandran weighs in here.
Without Shell, local Alaskans and members of the oil and gas industry are left wondering how the state will move forward. Alaskan Gov. Bill Walker weighs in here.
Yesterday, the Taliban reclaimed their first provincial capital in Afghanistan since losing power in the 2001 U.S.-led invasion.
The truth about good leaders is that they are often less honest than they appear.
The Takeaway looks at President Obama's meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin, the Hillary Clinton email saga, and the mermaid business. (episode)
Today, President Obama meets with President Vladimir Putin for the first time since Russia annexed Crimea. Many hope Obama will take a tougher stance on Russian aggression.
House Speaker John Boehner's resignation was most felt in small Ohio towns where the speaker has his roots.
New evidence suggests Mrs. Clinton was using a private email address at the State Department earlier than she previously stated.
Original news reports of the Columbine high school massacre described the two shooters as asocial members of the "Trench Coat Mafia." But years of research debunks that explanation.
To get out of the emissions scandal, Volkswagen will need a strong leader, says Bob Lutz, former vice chairman of General Motors and former president of Chrysler.
There are at least 1,000 people working as professional mermaids and mermen in the United States. Linden Wolbert is one of them.
This week's Movie Date podcast is filled with lessons, some of which involve handkerchiefs, some which end in cannibalism. (article)
Leaders from across the world are gathered this week for the General Assembly. Nearly 200 have signed onto a list of 17 Global Goals to achieve over the next 15 years. (episode)
Leaders from across the world are gathered this week for the General Assembly. Nearly 200 have signed onto a list of 17 Global Goals to achieve over the next 15 years. (article)
The Takeaway looks at Pope Francis's visit to New York City, the refugee crisis, and the United Nations. (episode)
More than 700 people were killed in a stampede near Mecca on the first day of Eid al-Adha, as millions of Muslims were making their pilgrimage, or hajj.
Rep. John Boehner plans to give up his seat in the House at the end of October, a move that is expected to hurl Congress into a state of chaos as it tries to avert a government shutdown.
Criticism against the Saudi government is sounding out today as the news comes out of a stampede killing more than 700 people.
One of six children from Mexican immigrants, Lorena González grew up as a migrant farm worker in a small town in Washington State. And now she is seeking political office in Seattle.
Today, Pope Francis address the United Nations General Assembly, where 193 nations will adopt 17 global goals to implement over the next 15 years.
Every Friday, the co-hosts of The Movie Date Podcast drop by to review the new releases hitting the box office.
William Swing, director general of the International Organization for Migration, has been trying to warn the international community about the migrant crisis for years.
In 1979, Pope John Paul II—the first modern, media-savvy pope—took to the stage at Madison Square Garden. Tonight, Pope Francis returns to the Garden and the media frenzy follows.
The Takeaway looks at Pope Francis's speech to Congress, strategies for ending poverty, and what's next for Mark Bittman. (episode)
Jim Yong Kim, president of the World Bank, talks with The Takeaway about Pope Francis and their shared goals to eradicate poverty.
The 266th Pontiff of the Catholic Church became the first Vicar of Christ to take the podium before a joint session of Congress today.
Rachel Donadio, culture correspondent for The New York Times and the former Rome Bureau Chief, has covered the Vatican for years. She explains how Pope Francis is changing things.
Letty Hardi never thought of herself as having the qualities of a politician. She's just one of five candidates The Takeaway is profiling in our new series, "The Rookies."
On Tuesday, Los Angeles municipal officials announced that the city's homeless crisis had reached a level of "public emergency."
Overall, homelessness in the U.S. is has decreased since the great recession, but some areas have yet to show improvement. We explore what's working and what's not.
This month, food commentator Mark Bittman will end his career as an op-ed columnist at the New York Times. He spoke with us about the bigger issues he plans to tackle next.
The Takeaway looks at the legacy of baseball legend Yogi Berra, a new report on immigrants in America, and author Sherman Alexie drops by. (episode)
For answers to the migrant problem, officials are increasingly looking for a new approach to policy in Syria and Iraq.
Yogi wasn't just an incredible player. Takeaway Host John Hockenberry remembers his legacy here.
As intricate, computerized components have become standard in American cars, who has more control: Us or our cars?
In the hype of elections, the courts are often overlooked, and often overlooked in Pennsylvania, is the Commonwealth Court. That’s where Paul Lalley hopes to spend his next 10 years.
According to one estimate, as many as 100,000 U.S. children are victims of childhood sexual abuse by Catholic clergy. For many of them, the pope's visit brings up traumatic memories.
Donald Trump warns of a Spanish-speaking, crime-filled future. But a new report finds that immigrants are quickly integrating into American society like previous generations.
Author Sherman Alexie explores systems of injustice and racism in the United States.
The Takeaway explores the VW emissions scandal, comments made by GOP Candidate Ben Carson, and teen dating violence. (episode)
Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) wants the U.S. to set up a buffer zone for refugees and opposition fighters in Syria.
After news broke that some Volkswagens actually spew up to 40 times as much pollution as allowed under the Clean Air Act, some loyal customers are feeling betrayed.
President Xi Jinping arrives in the U.S. today for a week-long visit. He'll meet with officials and discuss some divisive issues, including national security and cyberspace arms control.
GOP candidate Dr. Ben Carson said that Islam is “incompatible with the Constitution” over the weekend. A former Bush administration official and Republican Muslim responds here.
Last year, the politics of the local school board in Jefferson County, Colorado turned national. Parent Amanda Stevens was left with the consequences when she decided to take action.
Despite the frequent gridlock, there is widespread support for prison reform in Congress. But the moment to act may be passing.
Approximately two in 10 teenage girls say they have been physically or sexually abused by a dating partner. Today, one story of teen dating violence is finally being told.