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Affordable College: The New American Dream Sep 03, 2015

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A three year college degree is just one proposal to rethink the cost of college education. With the average graduate carrying $30 thousand in debt and middle class parents depleting their retirement funds to pay for higher education, has the time come for radical reform?

Obama Visits the Arctic Circle Sep 02, 2015

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President Obama ends his Alaska visit today with more calls for urgent action on climate change. But is the US taking urgent enough action to get a foothold in the northern polar region where Russia, China and other nations have already staked claims?

Slumping Stocks and a Government Crackdown: China at a Crossroads? Sep 01, 2015

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China's stocks tumbled once again today, after bad news from the manufacturing sector. Is the world's second largest economy in a free fall? Can Beijing rebuild confidence while cracking down on dissent?

Will Europe Close Its Borders to Migrants and Refugees? Aug 31, 2015

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Record numbers of migrants and refugees are fleeing wartorn and impoverished countries for Europe, sometimes losing their lives in the process. Can the European Union agree on a unified immigration strategy and maintain its open border policy while also cracking down on human trafficking?

Trusting Doctors to Teach Tomorrow's Doctors Ethical Behavior Aug 28, 2015

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Stories of outrageous behavior by doctors in operating rooms have the medical profession in an uproar. They were reported in the Annals of Internal Medicine, which is accused of creating mistrust among patients. We hear about the stories and why they were published.

Ten Years after Katrina: A Tale of Two Cities Aug 27, 2015

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans was left under water 10 years ago — one of the worst disasters in American history. Today, it's celebrating a historic recovery — but not for everybody.

Hillary's Email Controversy Aug 26, 2015

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Controversy over Hillary Clinton's private email account while she was Secretary of State is not going away—despite her claim that she's been caught in a turf war between intelligence agencies. As the FBI continues its investigation, we look at the impact on her race for the White House.

The US, Russia and "Hybrid Warfare" Aug 25, 2015

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The US and Russia have not gone back to the Cold War yet. But, after years of fighting in the Middle East, America's military establishment is gearing up to counter a greater threat to American security: "hybrid warfare" used by Vladimir Putin in Eastern Ukraine.

The American Cop, One Year after Ferguson Aug 24, 2015

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Even for officers who haven't been caught on camera, cell-phone videos have made it harder to be a police officer in the United States. We hear what intensified scrutiny means to the cop on the beat. Will it lead to reform, including accountability?

Pilots Are Now Sharing the Skies with Drones Aug 21, 2015

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It's too early to call it a crisis, but it may be just a matter of time before an unmanned drone collides with a commercial airliner. Already, drones have interfered with aerial firefighters and injured people on city streets. Drone technology has many benefits, and it's growing fast. Is it time for regulation before it gets out of control?

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