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The Syrian War and Secret U.S. Support Aug 09, 2012

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As crisis grows more dangerous by the day, nobody yet knows what the Obama Administration is doing to help Syrian rebels against the al-Assad regime. We’ll have reports from inside the country and ask if it’s time for the US to become more directly involved—whatever the risks might be. Also, Bo Xilai’s Wife Reportedly Confesses to Murder Charges and we take a look at who gets what in public tragedies.

Islamophobia and Foreign Policy Aug 08, 2012

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From September 11, 2001 to this weekend’s murders in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, it’s reported that Sikhs have been attacked because they’re mistaken for Muslims. Meantime, Mitt Romney and even President Obama are accused of distancing themselves from American Muslims? What’s the underlying message?

Hate, Terrorism and America's Religious Pluralism Aug 07, 2012

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Wade Michael Page attack on a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin raises disturbing questions about American intolerance of a major religion.

Knight Capital and High Speed Trading on Wall Street Aug 06, 2012

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The latest Wall Street chaos reveals how computerized algorithms control financial markets. What's their role in retail customer service and choosing the next music star?

Mars Rover 'Curiosity' Approaches the Red Planet Aug 03, 2012

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In two days, the rover Curiosity is scheduled to land on Mars. We find out what's at stake for the mission, space exploration and the search for life in the universe.

Is Temporary Labor the New Permanent? Aug 02, 2012

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Temporary employment is on the rise. We look at the potential consequences, which may be very different for blue-collar workers than for professionals or executives.

The Olympics and the Twitterverse Aug 01, 2012

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Tweeters and bloggers are blistering NBC's coverage of the London Olympics, while it sets ratings records. Are New Media destroying or reinforcing the old business model?

High Tech Chemistry and the War on Drugs Jul 31, 2012

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Synthetic drugs providing cheap highs that appear to be legal are being sold over the counter all over the country—and on the Internet. What are they? Also, India was again, struck by a massive power outage. On Reporter's Notebook, the Democratic Convention has unanimously voted to make same-sex marriage part of the platform.

Romney Takes the Presidential Race Across the Pond Jul 30, 2012

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Mitt Romney has been endorsed by Poland’s former President, Lech Walesa. We’ll hear about the trip that’s ending in Poland after touching down with mixed results in Britain and Israel.

How do our Superheroes define us? Jul 27, 2012

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Has America’s “Batman Moment” Come to an End? Women at the London Olympics, and the US economy's 1.5% growth.