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Green Light for Affirmative Action, Red Light on Immigration Jun 23, 2016

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Two major decisions today from the US Supreme Court -- A 4 to 4 deadlock effectively ended President Obama’s sweeping immigration plan to prevent the deportation of parents of citizens and lawful permanent residents. And today the court upheld the affirmative action program at the University of Texas, Austin.

Donald Trump and a Divided America Jun 22, 2016

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Donald Trump may or may not be America's next president, but there's no doubt his outrageous campaign has struck a chord with millions of Americans. We hear different theories of how Trump Nation came to be and what it means for the future.

Brits Prepare to Vote on Brexit Jun 21, 2016

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The Brexit campaign says Britain's established leaders have sold out to a distant bureaucracy and allowed immigration to get out of control. With voters about to decide if it's time to leave the European Union, there's a difference between hearts and minds.

Is the Split Supreme Court Shifting into Neutral? Jun 20, 2016

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Since the death of Antonin Scalia, Congress has left the US Supreme Court with four liberals, four conservatives and the prospect of deadlock on cases of major importance to millions of people. We look at what to expect from decisions expected this week.

Creating a Synthetic Human Genome Jun 17, 2016

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Creating synthetic humans sounds like science fiction, but genetic science has advanced so fast that the possibility is becoming a fact. We talk with the geneticist who's leading the way and hear about ethical and religious objections.

What's Next for the Bernie Sanders Revolution Jun 16, 2016

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Supporters are cheering Bernie Sanders' determination to carry on until the Democratic convention. Skeptics say his clout has already diminished because he's waited too long. We look at the history and possible future of an unlikely presidential campaign.

In the Trenches of the Gun Debate Jun 15, 2016

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The US already has more guns than people, but Sunday's massacre in Orlando has once again raised the issue of regulating the sale and availability of deadly weapons. We hear what's happening on Capitol Hill.

The Orlando Tragedy Is Thrust into Presidential Politics Jun 14, 2016

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President Obama injected himself into this year's campaign for the White House today with an angry attack on Donald Trump. He ranged from this weekend's attack on an Orlando nightclub to success in the campaign against ISIS.

The Orlando Nightclub Massacre: America's Deadliest Mass Shooting Jun 13, 2016

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Forty-nine people are dead, along with the shooter, and an additional five are in grave condition, as the White House, the FBI and all Americans try to understand Sunday's events in Orlando.

Race, Privilege and the Stanford Rape Case Jun 10, 2016

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The six-month sentence for a star athlete convicted of sexual assault has created national outrage. In an open letter, Vice President Biden has told the un-named victim her powerful statement about what she's endured may "save lives" in the future. We hear about the implications for the justice system.

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