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Black Boxes, Bodies and the Blame Game Jul 22, 2014

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Pro-Russian separatists have turned over the black boxes, and the remains of victims have been taken away on refrigerated train cars, but the lack of a smoking gun raises questions for the European Union. How deeply was Russia involved? Is it time for increased sanctions?

Urban Warfare in Gaza City Jul 21, 2014

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The carnage continues in Gaza, where some neighborhoods are strewn with the bodies of Palestinians, and a hospital has been shelled. We’ll get a report from the ground and get different perspectives on how long Israel’s “Operation Protective Edge” might go on.

Did Russia Play a Role in Downing a Commercial Jetliner? Jul 18, 2014

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The President said it’s too early to place the blame, but the US is raising tough questions about Russia’s involvement in the Malaysian Boeing 777 shot down yesterday over Eastern Ukraine. We’ll also give an update on Israel’s invasion of Gaza.

Can Iraq Stay Together? The Clock is Ticking… Jul 17, 2014

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In the aftermath of the US occupation, Iraq has become a different country—with the prospect of not surviving as a country at all. Is intervention an option in a country torn by internal politics, violent religious extremism and the threat of terrorism?

Is the US Building an "Airplane to Nowhere"? Jul 16, 2014

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The F-35 fighter-bomber was grounded again this week — the most expensive weapons system in history is too dangerous to fly. Is the F-35 a high-tech requirement for future warfare, or a pork-barrel project that will be obsolete when it finally gets off the ground?

The World Cup Is Over — What's Next for Brazil? Jul 15, 2014

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Brazil hosted a month-long festival of great soccer, and global TV ratings went through the roof. Now it has to cope with the aftermath. We’ll look at the impact on Brazil—and on FIFA, soccer’s governing body, where reports of corruption and bribery are not going away.

The NSA Gets Personal Jul 14, 2014

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The National Security Agency is not spying only on foreigners or just collecting “metadata.” Is the NSA making the nation safer? Is it abusing its vast resources? What happened to reforms promised after Edward Snowden’s first document dump?

As Shelling Continues, What do Hamas and Israel Have to Gain? Jul 11, 2014

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Prime Minister Netanyahu said today that Israel will not scale back attacks on the Gaza Strip until the latest rocket fire comes to an end. We’ll hear what it’s like to be living in Gaza City and whether a full-scale Israeli incursion is likely.

The New Faces of Immigration: 57,000 Central American Children Jul 10, 2014

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America is divided over whether to call them refugees, illegal aliens, or just kids who need protection after risking their lives to come to this country. Should they be given asylum as refugees, or sent back to Central America as soon as possible with the message that others will not be welcome?

The Hobby Lobby Case Goes On and On... Jul 09, 2014

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Since last week's US Supreme Court decision, angry battles are raging between religious freedom and women’s rights. We hear how it's playing out in state legislatures, Congress, the fight over Obamacare and the November elections.

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