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Biden's "Moonshot" Cure to Cancer a Call to Action Jan 21, 2016

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Decades after President Richard Nixon declared "war on cancer," 600,000 Americans die from it every year. Vice President Joe Biden is guarding against unrealistic expectations with a "Moon Shot" aimed at doubling the rate of medical progress rather than promising a cure.

Flint's Water Crisis and Government Failure Jan 20, 2016

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Reports of contamination in Flint Michigan's water supply were ignored or dismissed by local, state and federal officials…long enough to allow the spread of lead poisoning. We hear about cost-cutting, cover-ups and long term consequences for public health and trust in government.

Time for a Real US-Iran Détente? Jan 19, 2016

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Implementation of the nuclear deal and prisoner swaps highlighted a weekend of diplomacy between the US and Iran after 35 years of outspoken hostility. How much longer can the "good feelings" last?

The Bernie Sanders 'Revolution:' Will Democrats Buy In? Jan 18, 2016

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Once again, Hillary Clinton is facing an unexpected challenge in the Iowa caucuses… with less than two weeks to go. We hear how last night's debate with Bernie Sanders might effect the outcome -- in Iowa and other states as a long primary process finally gets under way.

Primaries: A Lesson in Democracy? Jan 15, 2016

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Teddy Roosevelt tried to use primary elections to get back into the White House in 1912. But primaries didn't become the way both parties nominate their candidates until 1972. With just a few days until the state-by-state process begins again, does it really provide "the voice of the people?"

A Culture Clash Threatens European Unity Jan 14, 2016

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Open borders in Europe are closing again after reports that migrant men from the Middle East and North Africa sexually abused women on the streets of Cologne and other cities. We look at the consequences for innocent refugees and European unity.

Obama's Last State of the Union Jan 13, 2016

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In a relentlessly positive speech last night, President Obama contradicted his Republican critics — but he also took note of widespread fear and uncertainty. We hear more about the State of the Union address and the campaign to elect the next president.

El Chapo at the Crossroads of Crime and Entertainment Jan 12, 2016

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Now that Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán has been captured again, Mexican authorities are talking of extradition to the United States before he escapes again. We hear about the likelihood — and the possible consequences for Guzmán and the impact on law and order South of the border.

What Will President Obama's Foreign Policy Legacy Be? Jan 11, 2016

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During his final year in office, President Obama will spend much of his time traveling—to Europe, Asia and South America. Tomorrow night, he'll emphasize foreign policy in his final State of the Union address and we get a preview.

Federal Mistrust in the American West Jan 08, 2016

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A wildlife refuge in Southeast Oregon is the scene of the latest dispute over how to manage more than half the American West that's owned by the federal government. We update the armed protest in the context of the history of "sagebrush rebellions."

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