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Can Big Data Make Healthcare Better, Cheaper? Dec 12, 2013

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Medical records are being digitized to cut healthcare costs and produce better outcomes. It also means a loss of patient privacy. We weigh the risks and the benefits.

Ukraine Struggles for a Way Forward Dec 11, 2013

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Police in Ukraine used force against peaceful protesters today in what's becoming that country's worst crisis since the Orange Revolution of 2004.

Big Oil and Other Industries Shift Gears on Climate Change Dec 10, 2013

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Major American companies are changing their strategies on global warming. We hear about the political consequences of their willingness to a pay tax on carbon emissions.

After Detroit, Public Pensions Are No Longer Sacred Dec 09, 2013

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State and local governments may be breaking their long-standing promise to public workers. Guaranteed pensions are said to be too expensive. How did they get that way?

Nelson Mandela: The Contradictions of a Secular Saint Dec 06, 2013

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We remember the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, who died yesterday at age 95. South Africa's first black president spent 27 years in prison as a suspected "terrorist."

Minimum Wage and Low-Wage Jobs in the New Economy Dec 05, 2013

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President Obama has called for a federal minimum wage hike from $7.25 to $10 an hour. Would that help rectify income inequality? What are its chances on Capitol Hill?

Is the Digital Currency Bitcoin Going Mainstream? Dec 04, 2013

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Bitcoins are worth a total of $1 billion, not bad for a virtual currency that's four years old and not backed by a central bank. We hear more about the future of money.

Syrian Peace Talks and the Battle on the Ground Dec 03, 2013

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Despite talks scheduled next month between Syria's government and rebels, fighting continues and there's concern that the war will finally be decided on the battlefield.

Tensions in the East China Sea May Embroil US Dec 02, 2013

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China has provoked Japan and the US to fly military aircraft in disputed air space above the East China Sea. What's at stake on the ground for all three countries?

Is the World Ready for Self-Driving Cars? Nov 29, 2013

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The cars of today are almost fully automated, and the smart technology for driverless cars has now been developed. Why don't we have them?

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