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Blacks, Whites and Access to Justice Nov 26, 2014

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The mass of conflicting evidence released by prosecutors is feeding heated arguments about how and why Officer Darren Wilson killed Michael Brown last August in Ferguson, Missouri. But there’s a broader debate about equal access to justice for black Americans.

Ferguson Explodes as Police Officer Goes Free Nov 25, 2014

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Ferguson, Missouri erupted last night after a grand jury held that white Officer Darren Wilson’s killing of black teenager Michael Brown was not a crime. We look at the process, the mountain of evidence and what the incident could mean for the country.

Politics Aside, Big Hurdles Ahead on Unilateral Immigration Reform Nov 24, 2014

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About half the 11 million illegal immigrants living in the US will be eligible to apply for relief after President Obamas executive order. Who are they? Where do they live? Can public and private agencies handle a massive new workload if it materializes?

President Obama’s Executive Order on Immigration: Five Million Protected Nov 21, 2014

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Republicans claim the President has created a “constitutional crisis” by exceeding his authority with last night’s executive order to protect five million illegal immigrants from deportation. He says he’s only doing what other presidents have done before. We hear about political eruptions from the White House to Capitol Hill.

America’s Hostage Policy: Is It Time for a Change? Nov 20, 2014

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The Obama Administration says it’s reviewing its policy of refusing to negotiate with terrorist groups for the return of hostages. The hard line is designed to discourage ISIS and others from seizing Americans. Is it working? Is paying ransom turning some European countries into ATM’s for terrorist organizations?

Keystone Bill Fails in the Senate Nov 19, 2014

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The Keystone XL Pipeline failed by one vote last night in the Senate, but there’s no doubt it’s alive to fight another day. Transporting Canadian tar sands oil to the Gulf of Mexico is a major issue in fight over climate change. But, so much has changed during delay over US approval, that the Keystone battle may be more symbolic than real.

Money and Morale in America’s Nuclear Program Nov 18, 2014

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Maintaining America’s aging nuclear arsenal requires a perfect safety record. One mistake could lead to untold destruction. Is the cost of restoration worth up to a trillion dollars?

Iran’s Nuclear Program: Once Again, It’s Down to the Wire Nov 17, 2014

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President Obama wants to reduce the threat of Iran building an atomic bomb. Iran’s President Rouhani wants to free his economy from economic sanctions. Is that enough for a permanent deal after a yearlong temporary agreement that ends next Monday? Negotiations are resuming tomorrow.

Year Two for Obamacare: Is There Trouble Ahead? Nov 14, 2014

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More than seven million Americans have health insurance because of Obamacare. Another chance to enroll starts tomorrow. But another round of attacks on the Affordable Care Act is already well underway. We hear about new requirements and about political and legal challenges.

President Obama Urges the FCC to Enforce Net Neutrality Nov 13, 2014

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The message from some 80 percent of Americans to the Federal Communications Commission is essentially, “don’t mess with the Internet.” President Obama is also on board. But major interests say “net neutrality” may not be all it’s cracked up to be.

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