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Why aren't US taxpayers getting a bigger bite of Apple? Sep 01, 2016

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Apple's just one of the US companies paying taxes in other countries to avoid taxes here — and small business, the middle class and other Americans needing government services are paying the cost.

Democrats aim to retake the Senate Aug 31, 2016

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Women have struggled to increase their numbers in the US Senate. But, after November's election, there could be more than ever before. And female candidates are key to the Democrats re-taking control of the Upper House. We look at the states that could make a difference.

Are burkinis and veils a threat to the West? Aug 30, 2016

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In France, there's a paradox: secularism is sacred. So it's no accident that the battle over body-covering burkinis started there. But the conflict is emblematic of cultural and religious challenges all over the world, including here in the United States.

Did Trump betray his base on immigration? Aug 29, 2016

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Immigration has been the identifying issue of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, but — in his own words — he's "softening" his call for mass deportations. If he really means it, what about his base of supporters, the Republican Party and the future of "immigration reform."

Hillary Clinton and the Clinton Foundation: what's the dividing line? Aug 26, 2016

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Hillary Clinton denies any conflict of interest with the Clinton Foundation when she was Secretary of State. But, as she rarely sits down to explain her side of the story, it's potency as a campaign issue is increasing. We try to find the line between appearances and realities.

US and Turkey, a strained relationship of long-time allies Aug 25, 2016

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Tensions have been growing between Turkey and the US since last month's failed coup. Turkey wants the US to extradite the exiled Muslim cleric it says was behind the attempt. It's also unhappy with America's alliance with Syrian Kurdish militias against the Islamic state. Guest host Barbara Bogaev explores what's at stake in this troubled relationship with a longtime ally.

Obama's Nuclear Legacy Aug 24, 2016

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In his first term, President Obama pledged to work for nuclear disarmament. But America's arsenal is still being "modernized" -- and he's approved $11 billion for a so-called "smart" bomb. Is he living up to the promise that got him the Nobel Peace Prize?

DOJ to phase out private prisons Aug 23, 2016

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Private prisons have long been criticized as selling justice to the highest bidder. Now the Obama Justice Department says it's ending a practice begun during the Reagan Administration. We hear how it began and whether the change will extend to the states, which have many more prisoners than the federal government does.

Breitbart, the alt-right and the Trump campaign Aug 22, 2016

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Steve Bannon — the latest leader of Donald Trump's campaign — is trying to make the election a referendum on Hillary Clinton. Her weaknesses are real enough, but establishment Republicans fear Bannon is associating their party with the right-wing extremism they're trying to avoid.

Louisiana underwater again Aug 19, 2016

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The storm that snuck up on Southern Louisiana starting last week still has no name, but tens of thousands will be living with the damage for a long time to come. We’ll hear what they’ve been through and what they’re in for—from another message about global warming.

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