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The Business and Future of Space Exploration Jul 25, 2013

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NASA ended its space shuttle program 2 years ago. Now private companies large and small are rushing in. From space tourism to colonizing Mars, what’s realistic?

Obama Renews Focus on Economy as Partisan Battles Loom Jul 24, 2013

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Obama says Washington has lost focus on the economy, while Republicans claim that, “His priorities are going nowhere.” Will another collision shut down the government?

Race and the Justice System: Can We Talk? Jul 23, 2013

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After the George Zimmerman verdict, President Obama has tried to explain why blacks are so angry. Will another "national conversation" make things better or worse?

Was Afghanistan Worth the Cost? Jul 22, 2013

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After 12 years, hundreds of billions of dollars and 2200 American lives, the US is withdrawing from Afghanistan. Has it been worth the cost?

Can Bankruptcy Save Detroit? Jul 19, 2013

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Detroit, once America's fourth largest city, is a shadow of its former self and $18 billion in debt. Yesterday, it became the largest municipal bankruptcy in US history.

Is a 'Border Surge' Bad for Business at the Border? Jul 18, 2013

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In the Senate, immigration reform links "a path to citizenship" to massive spending on border security. Why do those on the border call it a waste of billions of dollars?

Behind the News from Syria Jul 17, 2013

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Covering war can be deadly for reporters, and veterans say that Syria is becoming more dangerous by the day. Despite the deaths of colleagues, they're still at it.

Trayvon Martin, Stand Your Ground and Gun Politics in America Jul 16, 2013

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Despite permissive new laws on gun use in many states, fewer American households have guns. With crime going down, does that mean gun control might have a future?

The Zimmerman Verdict Divides a Nation Jul 15, 2013

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Saturday's "Not Guilty" verdict in the Zimmerman trial produced angry protests over the weekend. What did the trial reveal about Florida law and racial justice in the US?

Race, Justice and Public Perception Jul 12, 2013

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Both sides have rested, and a jury of six women will now decide if George Zimmerman's killing of Trayvon Martin a crime or an act of self-defense.

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