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Is the Opioid Epidemic Forcing a New Attitude toward Addiction? Mar 31, 2016

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America faces an epidemic of overdose deaths from prescription pain medications as well as illegal heroin. We hear how new thinking about drug addiction has led to new ways for doctors and the pharmaceutical industry to deal with drug addiction.

Lead in America's Water Systems Mar 30, 2016

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The dangers of lead poison — especially to children — have been known since the days of the Romans. But some 2000 water supplies around the country are contaminated with lead. We hear about a public health crisis that didn’t need to happen and what it will cost to fix it.

Can the West Destroy ISIS? Mar 29, 2016

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Western officials say they've increased "momentum" against the Islamic State, and high-ranking ISIS leaders are being killed. But can military action destroy ISIS if Muslim societies don't address angry young people caught between modernization and an ancient religion?

Gay Rights, Religion and Public Bathrooms Mar 28, 2016

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Around the country, expanding legal protections for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people are being challenged -- often in the name of religious liberty. But the sports world and corporate America are lining up with LGBT people.

All Trump All the Time Mar 25, 2016

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Broadcast and cable news networks promise fair political coverage as a public service, with critical time and attention to all candidates. In this year's presidential campaign, the rules are being broken as never before. We hear how "free media" has given Donald Trump an unprecedented advantage over rivals in both parties.

Was the FBI's Assault on Apple Necessary? Mar 24, 2016

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The FBI and Apple are fighting it out in court over digital privacy and national security, but it's more than a legal dispute. Those are issues with potential effect on almost every American. We hear about the implications of a surprise move by the FBI.

Europe Grapples with Terror, American Politicians Weigh In Mar 23, 2016

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The "unified" countries of Europe are being challenged to crack down on terrorists within their own borders—while preserving the values of liberal democracy. We update the scene in Brussels after the second terrorist attack in just four months and hear the response of candidates for the White House who've seized the issue for their campaigns.

Terror Strikes at the Heart of Europe Mar 22, 2016

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All of Europe is on high alert in the aftermath of this morning's deadly explosions in Brussels — two at the airport and one at a train station downtown.

Obama in Cuba as It Comes in from the Cold Mar 21, 2016

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For the first time in almost 90 years, an American President has gone to Havana — but it's unclear how much political distance he's traveled. The Castro regime is still rounding up political dissidents, and Congress will not lift the economic embargo. We hear about a historic visit and the potential outcomes.

The Trump Effect on the Future of the Senate Mar 18, 2016

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Thirty-four seats in the Senate are up for grabs in November – 24 of them now held by Republicans. Democrats need a net gain of just five to regain control of the chamber. What are their chances? We explore Donald Trump's impact on hotly contested Senate races around the country, in states from Illinois and Wisconsin, to Pennsylvania and New Hampshire.

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