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Spying, International Relations and Reeling In the NSA Oct 31, 2013

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America's National Security Agency has built a massive, online intelligence apparatus in the name of protecting the nation. Is it too successful for America's own good?

Kathleen Sebelius Grilled on Capitol Hill Oct 30, 2013

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Before a House committee today, HHS Secretary Sebelius took the blame for problems with Healthcare.gov. We hear excerpts and arguments about the issues being raised.

Pushing for Immigration Reform from the Right Oct 29, 2013

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A coalition of conservatives is on Capitol Hill to lobby Republicans for immigration reform. Can they move enough GOP members to get House leaders to allow a vote?

Can a 'Tech Surge' Save HealthCare.gov Oct 28, 2013

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Healthcare.gov crashed again yesterday, despite promises to get the ACA site running smoothly. What’s wrong? What could such problems mean for the rollout of Obamacare?

Food Waste: Why Almost Half Our Food Is Never Eaten Oct 25, 2013

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At a time when one in every six Americans don't always know where their next meal is coming from, 40% of the food we produce is being wasted. Why? What does it mean for the environment? What can be done?

Can the US and Pakistan Mend an Uneasy Alliance Oct 24, 2013

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President Obama and Pakistan's new Prime Minister met yesterday in hopes of strengthening an alliance complicated by nuclear weapons, terrorism and a lack of mutual trust.

JP Morgan's $13 Billion Deal and Accountability on Wall Street Oct 23, 2013

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JP Morgan Chase has agreed to pay $13 billion to avoid civil charges over troubled mortgage investments. Is Wall Street beginning to pay a price for the Great Recession?

The Drip-Drip-Drip of NSA Revelations Oct 22, 2013

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There have been more revelations of National Security Agency spying on foreign leaders. Does Edward Snowden deserve prosecution or protection?

U.S.-Egypt Relations in Turmoil; Troubleshooting Obamacare Oct 21, 2013

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Egypt says relations with the U.S. are in “turmoil” after the cancellation of some American military assistance. Which country needs the other the most?

Men's Sports, Political Influence and Sexual Assault Oct 18, 2013

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Officials in Missouri announced this week they will re-examine a controversial case of alleged rape.