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Military Tactics on the Streets of America Aug 19, 2014

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In Ferguson, Missouri, the use of military equipment against peaceful protesters backfired on local police, producing an escalation of violence. Where did those resources come from? We’ll follow the trail.

In Ukraine, There Will Be "No Quick Fixes" Aug 18, 2014

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After yesterday’s 5-hour meeting with diplomats from Ukraine and Russia, Germany’s Foreign Minister told reporters: “things can get even worse." Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces have won enough ground to make a ceasefire unlikely — while separatists say new Russian arms and soldiers are on the way.

Ferguson, Missouri Tries to Get Back on Its Feet Aug 15, 2014

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After 5 days of escalating confrontations between protesters and local police, the Missouri Highway Patrol took charge in Ferguson last night. In a welcome change since Saturday’s police shooting of a young, black man, there were “no road blocks, no tear gas and no arrests.” But the shooting itself has not been explained, and long-term issues have yet to be resolved.

The Ebola Epidemic: Disease Control and Medical Ethics Aug 14, 2014

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History’s worst outbreak of the Ebola virus has killed more than 1000 people. Medical officials face an ethical question: who should receive a tiny supply of drugs never tested on human beings, which might do more harm than good? We’ll give an update on a public health emergency that could go worldwide.

Vladimir Putin and the "Ghost Convoy" Aug 13, 2014

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Almost 300 Russian Army trucks, painted white, are somewhere on the road between Moscow and the Eastern Ukrainian border. Vladimir Putin calls the convoy humanitarian aid for a crisis the West is ignoring; Ukraine suspects it’s a “Trojan Horse” to help Russian separatists.

Tax Loopholes and "Corporate Patriotism" Aug 12, 2014

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US companies complain about higher taxes at home than abroad, and a growing number are fleeing to other countries to save their investors money. President Obama calls that “unpatriotic,” and he’s threatening executive action.

Islamic State Lures US Military Back to Iraq Aug 11, 2014

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Two years after President Obama took the US out of combat in Iraq, he’s authorized airstrikes against the so-called Islamic State. How deeply should the US become re-engaged? Can Iraq remain a unified country?

US Warplanes are Back in Iraq Aug 08, 2014

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American planes have dropped food, water and medical supplies to Iraqis fleeing the ultra-fundamentalist Islamic State. There have been US air strikes against some of its forces, but the President still says, “no boots on the ground.”

Barack Obama’s Outreach to Africa Aug 07, 2014

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The first African-American president waited until his second term to hold his first African summit. But this week, he hosted almost 50 African heads of state and American business leaders, hoping the US can catch up in the world’s last great emerging market.

General Motors is Still in the Hotseat, but Sales are Soaring Aug 06, 2014

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General Motors risked its reputation by instituting a record number of recalls after news of deaths and injuries due to faulty ignition switches. The company has admitted it failed for years to address safety problems. So why are sales back to where they were before the recession?

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